Canada is well-positioned to substantially grow its agriculture and agri-food sector in the coming years; however, the sector’s significant environmental footprint needs to be addressed if Canada wants to simultaneously meet its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve biodiversity, and sustainably manage Canada’s natural capital.

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The natural environment is important for human health. Greater access to parks, trees, and greenspaces in dense urban areas is linked to lower risks for several of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Canada. The Nature of Health explores the opportunity to leverage these connections and illustrates the role that nature-based solutions can have for building healthier and more resilient Canadian communities. 

The transition to a low carbon future will require vastly expanded use of large batteries for electric vehicles of all sizes, as well as household, commercial and industrial energy storage. Global battery demand is expected to grow by 25% annually through 2030. This transformation will require unprecedented levels of investment, collaboration and innovation across both private and public sectors to support the development of safe and responsible battery value chains.

Ontario’s population is growing rapidly, which will require the building of one million new family-friendly, climate-friendly homes in the next ten years. Baby Needs a New Home explores population and demographic trends across Ontario. Failure to build enough housing in our cities and communities will increase the number of young families driving until they qualify across the province in search of housing.