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• Provide education , outreach , engagement and an understanding of marine renewable energy activities and the economic , environmental , and social benefits they present .
• Support members and industry by increasing exposure for Canadian companies in the world market and identifying business development opportunities .
Marine Renewables Canada ’ s membership represents an alliance between industry , academia , and government . Members of the association have a broad range of strengths and expertise that can service both domestic and global project needs as the marine renewable energy industry grows . This alliance includes :
• Over 70 members , including utilities , project and technology developers , supply and service companies , and researchers .
• Engagement of universities and research organizations across the country , as well as local authorities and government .
As Canada moves into the next phase of industry development , Marine Renewables Canada will bring together members to apply capabilities essential to industrial-scale development and foster collaboration on common challenges and critical innovations .
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In 2001 BC Hydro pursued the feasibility of wave and tidal energy around Vancouver Island and the BC coast . Resource assessment were completed and early MOUs were signed with international wave energy device developers . A change in Provincial energy policy in 2003 resulted in the cancellation of demonstration project plans .
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