Mr. Speaker, I would really like to thank the member for Waterloo because I always learn so much about her community. She is a tireless champion for her community. It is really inspiring when we hear about all that is happening in her community, but also how much she listens to her constituents and makes sure they are heard in this place.
I cannot agree with her more that Canada needs more Waterloo. It is a community that leads with collaboration, innovation and bold ideas. The member rightly pointed to the city's track record, from pioneering the blue box system in the 1980s to driving cutting-edge clean technologies today. Our government has been so proud to support that leadership through targeted investments. We have invested in projects that enhance Waterloo's ability to innovate and respond to climate change.
For example, at the University of Waterloo, federal funding supported the project making Canada's Arctic data and observations publicly accessible. That helps advance environmental transparency and data accessibility. Another project led by the university modelled the impact of urban expansion on ecosystem services, which is critical research for cities like Waterloo to grow sustainably, which is something that I think a lot of people in this place care about: how to make sure our cities grow in a way that is sustainable.
Our support has also helped assess climate-related ecosystem vulnerabilities across multiple regions, work that strengthens the entire country's approach to biodiversity and climate adaptation. We backed the tall grass habitat creation and management through Natural Resource Solutions Inc. It is a practical example of federal dollars delivering on-the-ground conservation outcomes. Also, we supported advanced machine learning research at the university to improve land classification from satellite images, leveraging Waterloo's tech expertise for environmental protection.
These are examples of our values in action, investing in smart climate research, in evidence-based solutions and in partnerships with our most innovative communities. The member for Waterloo said it best. The environment sees no borders, and that is why we are working across all orders of government, alongside universities, non-profits and the private sector, to make real progress. As we look ahead, we remain committed to implementing our platform to protect the environment and fight climate change, which will put Canada on a path for a stronger, cleaner future, one where communities like Waterloo continue to lead.
On that, if I may also add, what is amazing is that Canada is home to nine of the top clean tech businesses. Out of 100 worldwide companies, nine are based in Canada. We see the work that is being done in universities like the University of Waterloo, which helps to build that knowledge and that expertise. That is how we will continue to grow a strong economy.