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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 17, 2016 | 18 Delivering clean technology investment to Oakville firms The province has doled out $1.7-million to local rms D nology. The goal was two-fold: investing in this sector would deliver real bene ts to our environment, and it would create more job opportunities for middle-class Canadians. I am very pleased to report that your federal government is following through on this commitment -- and companies, right here in Oakville, are bene tting. Local investment On March 4, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Navdeep Bains, announced a combined $7.1-million investment in three local rms: Terrestrial Energy, Pyrowave and ARDA Power. These rms are leaders in their elds, developing advanced technologies in energy uring last year's election campaign, the Liberal Party of Canada pledged to increase investment in clean tech- My View John Oliver Oakville MP I am proud that these innovative companies are located in our community and developing technologies that will bene t our envrionment. This multi-million-dollar investment will help position these rms to capture its share of the emerging global market for clean technology. John Oliver Oakville MP production, recycling, and energy storage. Bringing technology to market The Government of Canada, through its investment in the Sustainable Development Technology Canada foundation, is supporting these Oakville rms in its efforts to bring their technologies to market. I am proud that these innovative companies are located in our community and are developing technologies that will bene t our environment. This multi-million-dollar investment will help position these rms to capture its share of the emerging global market for clean technology. Dozens receiving funding The announcement by Minister Bains included dozens of cleantech projects across Canada receiving more than $206 million in funding. Green technology research and development The government's commitment to green technology research and development garnered praise and enthusiasm from highranking American of cials in Washington last week. This is a critical step towards real action on climate change. Your new federal government has made good on a number of promises it made to Canadians during the election campaign, and I am pleased that our community is reaping some of the bene ts. As Oakville's voice in Ottawa, I will pursue every opportunity to bring investment to Oakville and further develop our local industries and entrepreneurs. -- John Oliver is the Member of Parliament for Oakville The Best ST. PATRICK'S Party in town! JOIN US ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH Irish Food & Music ALL DAY 5:30pm - Bare Blue Sea Band 8:30pm - Irish Dancers Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @OakvilleBeaver, @NewsHooked, @DavidLea6, @JuliaLeReporter, @HerbGarbutt, @PostBeaverSport and @Halton_Photog Abbey Arms www.abbeyarmspub.ca 481 North Service Rd. @ 4th Line, Oakville 905-825-1109 MONDAY NIGHTS KIDS EAT FREE* *With the purchase of an adults meal Family Lawyers. Expert Guidance. NEW OAKVILLE OFFICE! 2376 Parkhaven Blvd, Oakville 2376 Parkhaven Blvd, Oakville · 905-257-5880 SucceSSful ReSolution. NORTH YORK OFFICE The Madison Center 4950 Yonge Street, Suite 302 416-971-4802 11-1155 North Service Road 289-291-4019 MACDONALD & PARTNERS LLP 155 University Ave., Suite 1700 Toronto 416-971-4802 905-257-5880 maximekitchens.ca maximekitchens.ca www.mpllp.com