In Memory of Alan Nymark: Big thinker, policy leader, champion for change
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This week Sustainable Prosperity lost one of its biggest champions as well as a friend in Alan Nymark. Alan was a lifelong champion for the idea that we can grow an economy that values environmental protection and has room for all.
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Guest blog: New environmental policy research for uncertain times
May 28, 2026
Guest post by Kyle Samson
Amid great uncertainty, Canadian policymakers are navigating complex trade-offs across affordability, competitiveness and environmental outcomes. They need sound, evidence-based policy advice to respond effectively. That’s why the Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) brings researchers and policymakers together for the Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network (EEPRN) Symposium.
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Maximizing value for public money: The role of Canadian public financial institutions
This year’s Agriculture Day comes as the sector calls for stronger trade competitiveness and more diverse markets for Canada. For these efforts to succeed over the long term, they should be supported by policies that strengthen farm resilience and economic viability.
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What Canada’s taxonomy announcement means for our economic competitiveness and climate ambitions
The Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network (EEPRN) has launched a new request for research proposals (RfP) targeting policy-relevant academic research that strengthens the evidence base for Canada’s clean growth and competitiveness strategies in a decarbonizing economy. This RfP is designed to feed into emerging policy-oriented research needs on a clean energy transition that ensures Canada’s continued competitiveness, prosperity and resilience in a low-carbon future.
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New career opportunities with our partners at Forest Futures Canada
November 27, 2025
Forest Futures Canada is a new, national environment-economy initiative at the University of Ottawa. Led by our founder, Stewart Elgie, Forest Futures is hiring three key positions:
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Our thinkers in focus: Caelan Welch
November 20, 2025
Meet the minds behind our work in this series of profile blogs. We regularly spotlight a researcher who’s asking the right questions, shaping better policy and bringing bold ideas to life—in pursuit of a stronger, cleaner economy.
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From risk to resilience: Lessons from a sector-wide agriculture workshop
