Parliamentary Secretary Taleeb Noormohamed to Highlight New Ocean Technology Projects in Vancouver

Key Announcement in Vancouver

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Taleeb Noormohamed, is scheduled to highlight new ocean technology projects in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 11:00 am PT. The announcement will focus on initiatives driving sustainable transformation within Canada's ocean economy, with projects supported by Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC).

Canada's Ocean Supercluster: Driving Innovation and Growth

Canada's Ocean Supercluster is a private sector-led partnership with the federal government, established to accelerate the development and commercialization of Canadian ocean solutions. While concentrated in Atlantic Canada, it operates as a national undertaking, fostering collaboration across various ocean sectors. The OSC's mission is to accelerate solutions in critical areas such as energy transition, food security, future of transport, and climate change, while simultaneously creating jobs and growing Canadian companies.

The Supercluster aims for significant economic impact, with a goal to grow Canada's ocean economy to $220 billion by 2035, representing a five-fold increase in potential. To date, the OSC boasts over 800 members and has approved more than 150 projects, with an objective to generate 20,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2030.

Focus on Sustainable Ocean Technology Projects

The projects supported by Canada's Ocean Supercluster span a wide range of innovative technologies designed to address shared ocean challenges. Key focus areas include:

• Scaled Ocean Energy: Accelerating renewable ocean energy industries.
• Sustainable Seafood: Increasing the provision and security of sustainable food from ocean sources.
• Future of Ocean Transportation: Driving marine decarbonization through improved vessel efficiency and autonomy.
• Ocean Climate Solutions: Delivering innovations to mitigate climate change impacts.
• AI Ocean Program: Encouraging investment in AI solutions for ocean companies.

Examples of projects previously announced by the OSC include the 'AquaEye ROV Mounted Sonar Project,' the 'OCEANIC Digital Twin Maritime Autonomy Project,' and the 'Scaling-up Alternative Seafood Manufacturing Project,' demonstrating the breadth of technological advancements being pursued.

Parliamentary Secretary Noormohamed's Role

Taleeb Noormohamed, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, plays a crucial role in advocating for and highlighting these advancements. His participation in this announcement underscores the Canadian government's commitment to fostering a robust, technology-driven, and sustainable ocean economy. The event in Vancouver will provide a platform to showcase how these collaborative projects are contributing to Canada's position as a global leader in ocean innovation and sustainable development.