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“Cultivating Innovation in The IT Industry”Toronto, Ontario April 8, 2008
Canada’s Networked Economy:The Way Ahead
Canada’s Networked Economy:The Way Ahead
http://sitt.ic.gc.ca
Keith ParsonageDirector General – ICT Branch
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications
Keith ParsonageKeith ParsonageDirector General Director General –– ICT Branch ICT Branch
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Spectrum, Information Technologies and TelecommunicationsTelecommunications
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We are in the network economy
"Over the past number of years, the
ground rules of the global economy
have changed. It has been an important
and exciting time, with advances in
communications technology, reduced
trade barriers and declining transportation
costs, which have changed the world."
The Honourable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance,
Foreword to Advantage Canada: Building a Strong Economy for Canadians,
November 23, 2006
"Over the past number of years, the
ground rules of the global economy
have changed. It has been an important
and exciting time, with advances in
communications technology, reduced
trade barriers and declining transportation
costs, which have changed the world."
The Honourable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance,
Foreword to Advantage Canada: Building a Strong Economy for Canadians,
November 23, 2006
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Our economy, society and public safety are dependent on ICTs
ICTsICTsAutomotive
andManufacturing
Automotiveand
Manufacturing
Retail / ServiceIndustries
Retail / ServiceIndustries
Power /ElectricityPower /
Electricity
Water / SewageWater / Sewage
Transportation Air Traffic
Control
Transportation Air Traffic
Control
Banking and Finance
Banking and Finance National
DefenceNational Defence
HealthcareHealthcare
Public Safety /Law
Enforcement
Public Safety /Law
Enforcement
EducationEducation
Biotech / Life Sciences
Biotech / Life Sciences
Home / WorkHome / Work Oil and GasOil and Gas
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Growth of the information society
1991-2007
12401320
955
3100
1263
1140
1053
905 792 689 604 546
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Internet Users
Mobile Subscribers
The World is going online
Source: Internet World Statistics 2007, ITU, February 21, 2008
Notes: Internet Users data 1991-2006, Internet World Statistics, ITU
2007 lines and subscriber data from ITU estimates, Market Trends. Toronto 8-4-2008 - 4
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Canada is a World Leader in Online Reach
Among the highest rates of broadband penetration.Among the highest rates of broadband penetration.
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… as well as in online frequency
40.0
37.4
34.0
32.1
31.2
30.9
30.2
29.4
28.7
27.9
Canada
Israel
South Korea
Argentina
United Kingdom
Chile
Brazil
US
Finland
Spain
Average Hours Per Visitor Per MonthAverage Hours Per Visitor Per Month
Source: comScore Media Metrix Mar 2007
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Canadians View the Most Content
Average Pages Viewed per Visitor per Month
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
Italy
Russia
Japan
United States
France
Germany
United Kingdom
Canada
Source: comScore Media Metrix Worldwide, Total Audience, Average Dec. ‘06 - Feb. ’07, www.comscore.com
Canada leads the world by having the highest amount of Canada leads the world by having the highest amount of average pages viewed per visitor!average pages viewed per visitor!
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Canadian Residential Broadband
Subscribers, 2001- 2007
3.54.5
5.46.4
7.58.33.1
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.6
1.2
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Households with
BB
Dial-UpHigh-SpeedBroadband Penetration
Canadians are Demanding High-speed Connectivity
Source: CRTC, Telecommunications Monitoring Report (September 2007)
Note: 2007 projections based on IC calculations and assumptions.
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So they can shop…
Internet sales in Canada are estimated to have grown to $76.6 billion in 2007
In 2006:○ Online sales by private
firms increased 42% to $46.5 billion
○ Online sales by the public sector increased 17% to $3.4 billion
○ More than one out of three retail firms with more than 100 employees conducted e-commerce sales
Value of Canada's Total Internet Sales
(C$ Billions)
$4.2 $5.7 $6.5$11.1
$18.9
$28.3
$35.8
$49.9
$76.6
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007E
Source: Survey of Electronic Commerce and Technology 2006, Daily, April 20, 2007, Statistics Canada
*Projections based on Industry Canada estimates, CAGR=42.4%
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… So they can bank…
Channels of Banking
(% of all Canadians)44 44
4244
13
2625
19
32
23
29
23
10 10 97
2001 2003 2005 2006
by ATM InternetIn-person Telephone
○ In 2006, more Canadians bank online (26%) than bank with a teller (23%) (Ekos)
○ Canadians are the highest users of debit cards in the world(Canadian Bankers Association, 2004)
Source: EKOS 2006
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4845
4239
3938
2120
148
76
2122
3132
3550
Information on particular topic
Browse for topics of general interest
Obtain weather information
Online banking/conduct financial transactions
Government Internet sites
Travel information
Obtain recipes
Obtain health-related information
Current news
Research about future purchases
Personal entertainment
Download software
Make travel bookings
Listen to Music
Download music
Online support
Job search
Chat rooms
Conduct financial investment transactions
Education
… seek news and information…
Top activities for online Canadians
% of Internet users surveyed
Source: AC Nielsen, Internet Planner Study 2006
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… and interact with Government, on-line.
Canadians amongst the highest users of eGovernmentCanadians amongst the highest users of eGovernment
CitizensCitizens’’eGovernmenteGovernment
useuse
Canada
Finland
Italy
France
Spain
Portugal
Opportunity
Sweden
Germany
Brazil
Malaysia
Japan
DenmarkNorway
Australia
Singapore
Ireland
Belgium
Netherlands
United States
South Africa
United Kingdom
Converted
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Source: Leadership in Customer Service: Building the Trust, Accenture, 2006.
CitizensCitizens’’ enthusiasm for enthusiasm for eGovernmenteGovernment
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Number of ReturnsFiled Electronically
% Filed Electronically
Millions PercentFiledTax returns filed electronically in Canada
They even like to pay taxes online
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, Tax Year 2006 – reported June 12, 2007
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Canada’s ICT sector contribution is steady…
Steady contributor to the Canadian economic growth:
○Sector has grown by 22% since 2002, twice as fast as the Canadian Economy (11.9%)
○Since 1997, grew over 113%, three times as much as the Canadian economy (39%)
Indexed GDP of ICT Sector and the
Canadian Economy (at Basic Prices)
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Total ICT Sector
Total Canadian GDP∆ = 5% CAGR
∆ = 2.8% CAGR
Source: Canadian ICT Sector Profile, ICT Branch, March, 2007.
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ICTs impact our productivity growth…
○ Productivity is the most important determinant of a country’s standard of living - a highly productive economy creates more jobs and can pay high wages
○ Canada among top 6
nations in quality of life
○ Approximately a quarter of Canada's productivity was due to ICT capital investment in 1995-2005 (based on OECD productivity database)
*Real labour compensation per hour worked.
Source: Statistics Canada
Labour Productivity and Real Wage in the Canadian Business Sector, 1947 - 2007 (1997=100)
Productivity growth is key to the Productivity growth is key to the standard of livingstandard of living
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40
60
80
100
120
1947 1957 1967 1977 1987 1997 2007
Real Wage Rate*
Labour Productivity
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ICT investment per worker
But Canadian business is not investing enough in ICT
oCanada’s private investment in ICTs per employeeonly 54.2% of U.S. in 2005
oAccounting for56% of current Canada-U.S. productivity gap
(Fuss-Waverman, 2005)
* Measured in Current U.S. Dollars
Total Investment per worker in ICT
by Canadian business sector as a % of ICT Investment in U.S.A.*
United States = 100
Perc
ent
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005
Source: Centre for the Study of Living Standards, based on data from Statistics Canada and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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The ICT Sector is the Most Innovative Sector in Canada
oo ICT sector R&D ICT sector R&D
expenditures are expected expenditures are expected
to reach $6.0 billion in 2007to reach $6.0 billion in 2007
oo ICT R&D is 38% of the total ICT R&D is 38% of the total
Canadian private sector Canadian private sector
R&DR&D
oo Five of the top ten R&D Five of the top ten R&D
performers in Canada are performers in Canada are
ICT sector firmsICT sector firms
2007 Canadian R&D Expenditure by Sector
(C$ Millions)
AerospaceProducts &
Parts
6,041
1,768 1,6991,021
ICT Sector
Pharmaceutical& Medicine
Sector
ScientificR&D,
Architectural &Engineering
Services*
*Excluding Pharmaceutical R&D Services
Source: ICT Branch, based on Statistics Canada data
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And ICT firms are at the front of the pack
o Global powerhouses:o Nortel, Celestica, Entrust, RIM, AMD-
ATI….
o World renowned in multimedia:o Softimage, Discreet Logic, XYZ-RGB…
o In wireless equipment:o RIM, Sierra Wireless…
o In WiFi and WiMAX:o BelAir Networks, DragonWave, Redline
Communications, Wavesat, Wi-Lan…
o In mobile applications:o 7-24 Solutions, Certicom, OZ, Push
Consilent, Redknee…
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Telecommunications & Wireless
Broadcast Technologies
Photonics and e-Health
Multi-media & CGI for Entertainment
Computer & Console Gaming
Information and Computer Technologies
Canadians Excel in ICT Development
Security/Criminology
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Canada – a World Leader in Wireless Technology
The Milton Hub Antenna at the Communications Research Centre
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DALSA’s image sensor on the Mars Lunar Rover provides the eyes on Mars
DALSA’s image sensor on the Mars Lunar Rover provides the eyes on Mars
Canada’s Strength in Photonics
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Canadian ICT Microsystems advancing e-Health
• Zarlink Camera Pill invented in 2004
Zarlink’s camera capsulerevolutionizes medical
diagnostics
“More than 80% of the world`s animation and special effects software comes from locals (Montreal) like
Softimage and Discreet Logic". Wired Magazine
Canada’s Multimedia and CGI Industry Creates MarvelsCanada’s Multimedia and CGI Industry Creates Marvels
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A World Class Computer and Console Gaming Industry
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ICT in Security & Criminology - a Safer Society Worldwide
o “Let’s IBIS this bullet”. Solving crimes via the Integrated Ballistic Identification System
oMontreal’s Forensic Technology WAI Inc. pioneered IBISand continues to be aleader in technologies thatpromote a safer society worldwide
oForensic’s products: award winning and world recognized
o In the U.S., IBIS system is used in 235 law enforcement agenciess
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Canada Leads the Way in Voice Compression Technology
ACELP®: Patented by University of Sherbrooke. Used by 2.4 billion people.
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Excellence in Wireless Communication Technology
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.91.3
2.0
3.1
4.3
5.5
7.0
10.5
12.0
14.0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2000 Q4
2002 Q1
2003 Q1
2004 Q1
2005 Q1
2006 Q1
2007 Q1
2007 Q4
Worldwide BlackBerry Subscriber Growth
(2000-2007)
millions RIM Country
Source: Research in Motion, 2008
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Technology Velocity Creates Many Challenges
…Revenge of the consumer
Top-down: What the network thinks you want, delivered when they want it and in the format they want
o TV content on cable or over the air
o Radio programs on radio
o Books in the bookstore or library
o Snail mail rain or shine
o Telephone by monopoly phone provider
Choice: What you want, when you want it, where you want it
oo All content and services available online: All content and services available online:
Music, Movies, TV Shows, Books, Music, Movies, TV Shows, Books,
podcasts, Voice, TV, Radiopodcasts, Voice, TV, Radio
oo Choice of receptors: Personal Computers, Choice of receptors: Personal Computers,
cellcell--phones, Blackberry, iPodsphones, Blackberry, iPods
oo Choice of suppliers: ZIMChoice of suppliers: ZIM--TV, CTVTV, CTV--online, online,
MIRO, JOOSTMIRO, JOOST……
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The increasing pervasiveness of technology can also increase challenges …
o Individuals by income, education, and age
o Businesses large and small
o Regions urban and rural / remote
o Countries developed and developing
Universal Access is a Bridge to Economic and Social Inclusion
Using ICT and Networks to Address
Digital Divides …
BRAND – The Broadband to Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program
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Increased demand & upward pressure on salaries indicate a
tight Labour Market with insufficient supply of skilled labour
Challenges of the Network Economy: A Demand for ICT skills is growing
# of N. American
Computer Engineering/Science Majors
8.0
10.5
13.0
15.5
18.0
20.5
23.0
'95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06
#. of ICT Employees in Canada
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
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1
Jan-9
3
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Jan-9
7
Jan-9
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Jan-0
3
Jan-0
5
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7
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s
Demand Supply
Sources: Statistics Canada (June 2007); Computing Research Association (May 2007)
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… But our supply of skilled workers is short
o Demographic Shift:
o Canada’s labour force stops growing in 2016
o 60% of IT workers are over 35 years of age in 2007
o Declining Enrolment in IT related degrees over past 6 years
o Decline in IT-related programs matched by 11.9% increase in other engineering disciplines
…and it is a major concern
Undergraduate Enrolment in Comp Sci BSc.
5000
7000
9000
11000
13000
15000
17000
19000
21000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Dept Ug
StatCan Ug
Sources: ICTC report, J. Slonim author, 2008
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Another Challenge: We Need More Spectrum
Spectrum challenges are now Spectrum challenges are now globalglobalo Global and regional harmonization
o Technology neutralityo Licence-exempt spectrum and standardso Public safety and security
o Implicationso Greater effort required to build consensus (i.e. preparations
for WRC)o Nations can no longer operate in isolationo Regional (minimum) – Global (desired)
New Spectrum Coming in CanadaNew Spectrum Coming in Canadao Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrumo 700MHzo 2.5GHzo Satelliteso Digital Audio Broadcast/New Mediao UHF White spaceso Ultra Wide Band
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Challenges of Trust and Confidence
Privacy and online security concernsPrivacy and online security concernso Privacy and security fears discouraging e-commerce in
Canada
o Users changing their online behaviour due to security concerns
o Consumers losing trust in online banking
Online threats continue to evolveOnline threats continue to evolveo Spam is clogging the networks and increasing costs
o Spyware, adware and zombies
Identity theft and cybercrimeIdentity theft and cybercrimeo E-mail fraud, e-commerce attacks and extortion
Malicious attacks on networksMalicious attacks on networkso Virus, worms, denial of service attacks, malware…
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Challenges are not new. And we started early…
Getting Canadians onGetting Canadians on--line:line:o Based on recommendations of the Information
Highway Advisory Council (1994)
o Connecting Canadians (1998-2002)
o 6 “Pillars”:
o Canada Online
o Smart Communities
o Canadian Content Online
o Electronic commerce
o Canadian Governments Online
o Connect Canada to the World
o Government of Canada On-Line (GOL 1999-2005)
… to make “Canada the most connected nation in the world.”
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o 100% of schools and libraries connected by 1999
o Over 800,000 refurbished computers given to schools (by June 2007)
o Established 3,800 Internet Community Access sites
o CA*net: the world’s first national optical research and education network
o 81% of households and 82% of businesses use the Internet (2005)
o The Government On-line initiative met its objectives (2006)
o And our Web Site Visitor rate is on a par with other G8 nations
Canada is a World Leader in Connectedness
…Canada has become an e-Society
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Back in 1998 Back in 1998 --Almost a Decade Ago!Almost a Decade Ago!
$60M $60M Government Government CommitmentCommitment
Yellowknife
Coquitlam +
Calgary
NorthernSaskatchewan
Brandon +Sioux Lookout
Ottawa
Shawinigan +
Péninsule Acadienne +
Western Valley Region
Labrador
Charlottetown +
Including our own Smart Community program
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Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Program
• 63 Funded Projects• 875 Communities• $79.8 Million
Types of Technology Deployment
WirelessSatellite
DSLCable
Legend1000 km
as of June 30, 2007
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We’re making a difference, but important work remains…
0
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2000
3000
4000
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2000 2008
Communities in Canada
Remaining unserved
Broadband Pilot Program
National Satellite Initiative
Federal/Provincial/Territorial
Strategic Infrastructure Fund Initiative
Provincial/Territorial Initiatives
Anticipated Marketplace Initiatives
Marketplace Roll-outs since 2000
Served Pre-2000
Approximately 2000 communities
remain without broadbandSource: Industry Canada, Broadband Office, May 2006
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Nunavut: a BRAND Success StoryNunavut: a BRAND Success Storyo Nunavut spans 2 million square kilometres north and west
of Hudson’s Bay, as far north as the North Pole and accounts for 1/5 of Canada’s land mass.
o In 2001 Nunavut’s population was the youngest and fastest growing in Canada. Median age was 22 years. The population of 29,000 had increased 8% in five years.
o The Inuit people represent 85 percent of the population.
o The 25 communities varied greatly in size: Bathurst Inlet (population 25), Iqualuit the capital (population ~ 6,000).
o Communities inaccessible by road or rail. The ground being permanently frozen, everything from people to fuel to food arrives by plane or sealift.
o 22 of the communities had no bank.
o SSI Micro designed, built and maintained the network, and local Community Service Providers in each Nunavut community delivered the service to local residents.
o “QINIQ” (the network name) is Inuktitut for “to search.”
o The introduction of broadband meant people canconnect to others, and communicate orally and visually – more in keeping with Nunavut culture than text-only English Internet formerly available through slow dial-up services.
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Industry Canada programs and policies are evolving
○ Connectedness Agenda (1996+)
○ National Broadband Task Force (2001)
○ Broadband (Rural & North) Program (2003)
○ National Satellite Initiative
○ SPAM Task Force (2004-2005)
○ Telecom Policy Review (2005)
○ Continued Deregulation via Policy Direction, VoIP
Decision, Forbearance (2006)
○ CANARIE refunding (April 2007)
○ S&T Strategy: Mobilizing S&T to Canada’s Advantage
(May 2007)
○ CECRs ( June 2007)
○ Business-led NCEs (Nov. 2007)
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New technologies are advancing
Here Now○ Voice over IP○ P2P
○ Integrated GPS
○WiFi
○RFID
○ 3G Mobile○ Satellite Radio / DAB
○Mobile TV / IP-TV / Web TV
○DTV / HDTV
○ PVR○ Video on Demand
○WiMAX
○Mesh Networks and Betas
○ Broadband Power Line (BPL)
Coming Soon○3G+ Mobile
○Ultra Wide Band (UWB)
○Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
○Grid Computing
○Sensor Networks
○Nano-electronics
○Nano-photonics
○Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
○Quantum Cryptography
On the Horizon○Gigabit WiMax, HSDPA○User Controlled Light Paths
(UCLP)○Semantic Web
○Bio Computing○Quantum Computing
Access to any
content, anywhere,
anytime
Access to anything, anytime, anywhere
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Broadband Networks plus ICTs increase our options
E-Health
o Telehealth applications in remote areas save $30 M per year in transportation costs (Infoway 2005) – and a corresponding reduction in fuel emissions
E-Learning
o Delivering education across the country (KNet Internet High School) or across the city (Distance Education) increases accessibility and saves students time and travel costs
E- Transport
o Reduced fuel consumption and pollutant emissions (http://www.itscanada.ca/english/benefits.htm)
E-Work
o The capability and choice to work anywhere, anytime.
o Greater business flexibility and cost options: the virtual office, virtual storefront, less bricks and mortar.
E-Home
o Programmable thermostats and appliances can reduce home fuel and utilities consumption
… so we can make “smart” decisions
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Including Smart Decisions about the Environment
Canadians want greener technologies.
So, start with Reduce and
Recover, Refurbish, Re-Use & Recycleo ICTs Environmental benefits are broad but E-waste
is an issueo Production: hazardous materials released, resource-
intensive manufacturing processes
o Use: Increased ICT usage means more consumption of energy and materials
o End of Life: Disposal of ICTs impacts land/water sources
o Government needs to set the exampleo Industry Canada’s Computers for Schools (CFS) initiative
o Directs used equipment to the re-use market after repair, testing, and refurbishment
o CFS reported the re-use of over 40,000 computersfrom October 2006 to March 2007
Technology alone does not solve environmental problems, but enables greater options to improve on existing practices
24%
20%
5%
4%
4%
4%
Environment
Health care
Economy/interest
rates
Poverty/ hunger/
homelessness
Taxes
Unemployment
Important Issues Facing Canadians: General Public Opinion
Source: Focus Canada 2007-1, Environics
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Further Actions for reconciling ICT with Environmental Objectives
But challenges remain . . .But challenges remain . . .
oo ICTs can contribute to ICTs can contribute to
environmental goals, throughenvironmental goals, through• Improved environmental monitoring• Reduced Energy consumption• Reduced Materials Consumption• Reduced GHG Emissions
oo ICTs and the Environment haveICTs and the Environment have
many linkagesmany linkages
Environment
ICT Sector
ResourceConsumption
Greenhouse Gases
SustainableDevelopment
ICT Adoption
Satellites
RFIDs
Mobile Devices
Computers & Peripherals E-waste
Manufacturing
Designing
Service Providers
Disposal
Governments are taking action.
Summary of recent efforts:o Managing the computer lifecycle.
o Improving environmental practices:o Sustainable Development Strategy
o Greening Government Operations
o Supporting innovative ICT R&D fundingand new business practices.
o Encouraging corporate socialresponsibility:o Guide to Green Government
o Policy on Green Procuremento Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility
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How the World Consumes Energy –
Source: Cisco, Oct 2007
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Smart Communities will benefit the Economy and the Environment
Communities are key stakeholdersCommunities are key stakeholders
o Information & Communication Technology can empowerresidents, institutions and regions
o A Smart Community has a vision of the future that involves using Information & Communication Technology in innovative ways
o The community members, organizations and governing institutions work in partnership
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Smart Communities: Success Beyond Today
Innovation: ability to promote
creativity and access to risk capital
Innovation: ability to promote
creativity and access to risk capital
Marketing: ability to attract global
business using local ‘intelligence’
Marketing: ability to attract global
business using local ‘intelligence’
Broadband Infrastructure: ability to connect at
broadband speeds to enhance competitiveness
Broadband Infrastructure: ability to connect at
broadband speeds to enhance competitiveness
Knowledge Workforce: ability to acquire
skills for the networked economy
Knowledge Workforce: ability to acquire
skills for the networked economy
Digital Inclusion: ability to
make benefits available to all
Digital Inclusion: ability to
make benefits available to all
In the broadband economy, adaptability outweighs legacy - skills rather than resources are the keys to the future.
Innovation, not location, creates competitive advantage.
Waterloo Intelligent Community Forum, October, 2007
We must strive to We must strive to
bring the benefits of bring the benefits of
the network the network
economy to all economy to all
CanadiansCanadians
Canada
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