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.”