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Marine Renewables: The Key to Unlocking Canada’s Blue Economy Potential

Elisa Obermann for the FutureEconomy.ca | June 8, 2026

“The phrase “blue economy” has become a fixture in policy discussions around the world. Governments, investors, and industry leaders increasingly view the ocean not only as an environmental asset but as a source of long-term economic growth.

At its simplest, the blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources to create jobs, generate prosperity, and support healthy marine ecosystems. It is built on a deceptively simple idea: economic growth and environmental stewardship should reinforce one another, not compete.

For Canada, that opportunity is enormous.”

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