October 21, 2024

By Jessica Pennington

October 11, 2024

By Chinweizu Okeke

Canada is competing for skilled tradespeople from around the world who have the knowledge and skills needed to support our emerging green economy. To future-proof its prosperity, Canada must rethink its approach to attracting them.

October 10, 2024

By Caelan Welch

October 9, 2024

By Nicholas Renzetti

Whether to reduce one’s carbon footprint, eat healthier or save money, the global demand for plant-based protein (PbP) products like meatless burgers and protein powders is growing rapidly. The PbP sector is projected to become a $250-billion international market by 2035. Lucky for Canada, we can meet this demand but we need the skilled workforce to do it.

October 1, 2024

By Malorie Bertrand

A new report from the Smart Prosperity Institute and Nature United, Unlocking the Economic Power of Natural Climate Solutions, reveals how investing in nature is essential to conserve our environment and a powerful force to strengthen our economy. 

October 1, 2024

By Mike Moffat

Governments have set ambitious but necessary housing supply targets, yet housing starts are falling. The federal government needs to take bold action, but limited funds constrain its options. Fortunately, there are a series of reforms they can take, at little to no cost, that would enable the construction of new homes.

October 3, 2024

By: Sushant and Michael Twigg

September 16, 2024

The Smart Prosperity Institute is proud to be part of uOttawa’s Institute of the Environment, which offers graduate courses in environmental sustainability. In line with our mandate to support and promote the next generation of researchers, we invited this year’s cohort of Master’s of Environmental Sustainability students to share their upcoming research projects, in their own words.

August 22, 2024

By: Elizabeth Daigle and Bianca Cecato