Federal Government Releases Hydrogen Strategy For Canada

The Government of Canada has released the federal hydrogen strategy, " Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Seizing the Opportunities for Hydrogen" (Strategy). As part of Canada's efforts to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, the Strategy aims to establish Canada as a global leader in the hydrogen sector while also growing the economy and creating jobs.

What you need to know

• The Strategy is a key piece of the clean fuel initiatives outlined in the recently announced  federal climate plan and will complement measures such as the federal Clean Fuel Standard and a $1.5 billion Low-carbon and Zero-emissions Fuels Fund.
• According to the Strategy, the federal government envisions, by 2050, 30% of Canada's end-use energy being delivered in the form of hydrogen, up to 350,000 hydrogen sector jobs, and more than $50 billion in direct hydrogen sector revenue for the domestic market.