water related expertise in toronto region july09 final
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The Toronto Region is a global leader in water-related research, industry and policy. Located on the Great Lakes, the Toronto Region has a wealth of water-related research, industry and policy expertise. Some of the key findings include: • Home to 3 hubs of excellence within the region: Guelph-Waterloo, Burlington and Toronto • The location of 160+ water-related companies that employ more than 30,000 workers • Ranked #1 in international patent applications related to Membrane Separation, and is in the top 5 for patent applications related to adsorption; dialysis/osmosis/reverse osmosis/hyperfiltration; filtration; flocculation/precipitation; ion exchange; and sedmentation. Canada ranks in the top 10 globally in these areas. • Ranked #1 in Canada for the most publications on water-related topics: adsorption; dialysis/osmosis/reverse osmosis/hyperfiltration; filtration; flocculation/precipitation; and sedmentation. Canada ranks in the top 10 globally in these areas.TRANSCRIPT
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Water-related Expertise in the Toronto Region
July 9, 2009
TORONTO REGION RESEARCH ALLIANCE
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Agenda
Key regional facts
Global status in publications and patentsToronto Region’s niche strengths
State of the industryCompanies and labour force
Overview of regional assetsResearch institutes and scientific expertise
Government programs and incentives
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Water Technologies: Internationally-recognized R&D cluster in the Toronto Region
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Key Facts
Pivotal North American locationThe Toronto Region is located on the shores of the Great Lakes – the world’s largest fresh water source
Sophisticated customer baseSuppliers of drinking water and wastewater services to one of the largest population centers in North AmericaMajor industrial sectors such as agriculture, food processing and advanced manufacturing
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Key Facts continued
Well-served by an established water infrastructureOpportunities for technological and infrastructure upgradesPotential for development of new rehabilitation and monitoring technologies in an aging water system
Dynamic environmental hubOver 150 companies providing wastewater, water treatment and filtration related products and services
Global Status in Research and Patents
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Source:
WIPO, 2009
Patent Applications in International Competitive Regions
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Toronto Region: A global leader in water-related patent activity
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AdsorptionDialysis/Osmosis/Reverse Osmosis/HyperfiltrationFiltration Flocculation/PrecipitationIon Exchange Membrane SeparationSedimentation
Strengths in Water Research
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Global Ranking: International Patent Applications
Patent Subject
Toronto Region Rank with International Competitive
Regions
Adsorption 3rd
Dialysis/Osmosis/RO/Hyperfiltration 4th
Filtration 2nd
Flocculation/Precipitation 2nd
Ion Exchange 4th
Membrane Separation 1st
Sedimentation 6th
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WIPO, 2009
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SiemensSiemens
Reckitt BenckiserReckitt Benckiser
LanxessLanxess
BASFBASF
US Filter Co.US Filter Co.
Veolia Water SystemsVeolia Water Systems
GE/ Ionics Inc.GE/ Ionics Inc.
Nalco Chemical Co.Nalco Chemical Co.
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Global Patent Analysis: Top 8 Companies in Water Technologies
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Membrane SeparationNumber of publications '98-'08
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ISI, 2009
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Dialysis, Osmosis, Reverse Osmosis, Hyperfiltration Number of publications '98-'08
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Toronto Region Niche Research Strengths
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Flocculation / Precipitation Number of publications '98-'08
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Toronto Region Niche Research Strengths
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Water Policy
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ISI, 2009
Water policy & administration publications by top 10 competitive cities in Canada (1979-2009)
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Water Policy is a Government Priority
“The Water Program of Ontario, supports the goals of protecting the water that Ontarians drink by developing legislation, policies and programs, monitoring water quality and enforcing regulations to ensure protection for drinking water from source-to-tap and protection and conservation of Ontario’s water resources.”Ontario Ministry of Finance
More than $172 million will be used to support the Water Program (Ontario Budget Estimates, 2008-2009)
$259 million for water/environment infrastructure expenditures (2009 Ontario Budget)
Industry Status
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Water-related Companies in the Toronto Region
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Industry Canada, 2008
159 companies in the Toronto Region*
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Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Other Services &Industries
Construction Utilities Transportation &Warehousing
* Some companies may be involved in more than one area.
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30,305
16,840
14,570
4,920
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30,590
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Toronto Region
134,030 administrative employees, labourers and scientific personnel in Canada (2006)The Toronto Region boasts 23% of the total water labour force and over 8,200 university graduates (all levels) related to water sciences in 2007
Strong Labour Force
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Industry Canada, CUDO, eInfo, KPI Ontario Colleges, 2008
Research Institutes and Scientific Expertise
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University of Waterloo
Canadian Water Network (CWN)NSERC Chair in Water TreatmentGroundwater Research and Remediation Research GroupWaterloo Aquatic Toxicology & Ecosystem Remediation LaboratoryWater Policy and Governance Group
Environment Canada, National Water Research Institute (Burlington) Canadian Centre for Inland Waters
University of Guelph Guelph Institute for the Environment (GIE)Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre
University of Toronto Drinking Water Research Group (DWRG)Munk Centre for International Studies
McMaster University (Hamilton) United Nations University: International Network on Water, Environment and Health
Trent University (Peterborough) Worsfold Water Quality Centre (WWQC)Institute for Watershed Science
Walkerton Walkerton Clean Water Centre
Centre of Advanced R&D: 19 Water-related Research Institutes
Notable research groups and institutes
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NSERC, CFI 2008
Ontario
NSERC Funding (1998-2008)
The Toronto Region was awarded $8.1 million by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation in the same time frame.
Total Amount $16,833,231
Toronto Region47%
Rest of Ontario17%
Alberta9%
Quebec7%
British Columbia12%
Other Provinces8%
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Expertise*
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Projects
Source water quality‐ surface and ground waterRecycle and ReuseDetection and Measurement of Emerging issue pollutants (PPCP, EDC, nano‐particles, pesticides, etc.)Removal of Emerging issue pollutants Water related policy and managementWater treatment technologyOther * Some experts may be involved in more than one research area
Source:
University Websites, 2009; NSERC, 2008
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Expertise by Institution
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo University Consortium for Field Focused GroundwaterContamination Research
McMaster Institute of Environment & Health
Ryerson University
Trent University
McMaster University
Guelph Institute for the Environment
University of Toronto
University of Guelph
Canada Centre for Inland Waters
University of Waterloo
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Guelph-WaterlooToronto
Burlington
Main Locations
Government Programs and Incentives
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Government of Ontario
Green Energy Act (GEA)
Ontario Research Fund
Innovation Demonstration Fund
Investment Accelerator Fund
Business Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Program
Next Generation of Jobs Fund: Strategic Opportunities Program
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
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Sustainable Development Technologies Canada
Scientific Research & Experimental Development Expenditures
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
New Environmental Technologies Evaluation
Financial Support – Science & Technology
Canadian Environmental Technology Information Centre
Government of Canada
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Water Issues
Developing worldClean waterDisease controlSource water protection
Developed worldSource water quality – surface and ground waterRecycle and reuseDetection and removal of emerging issue pollutants (i.e. pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine disruptors (EDC), pesticides, etc.)Water-related policy
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Summary
Established research infrastructure150+ experts conducting internationally recognized R&D at 19 water-related research institutes
Global leader in water-related patent activityTop 3 ranking in areas of membrane separation, filtration and flocculation
Strong industry and appropriately trained labour force150+ companies and over 8,200 graduates in water related engineering and science programs
Drinking water, bulk transport and source protection are government priorities
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“…There are several large multi-national companies that do their manufacturing in Ontario. Toronto Region universities will create innovative new technologies for them in global applications. We are and will be the leaders in water protection and assessment…”
Marc Savos, University of WaterlooCanada Research Chair in Water Quality Protection Scientific Director, Canadian Water Network
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For more information, contact us:
Toronto Region Research AllianceMaRS Centre, Heritage Building101 College Street, Suite HL30
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7Email: [email protected]: 1 416 673 6674 Fax: 1 416 673 6671