December 19, 2024

By Colleen Kaiser & Caelan Welch

December 17, 2024

By Malorie Bertrand

As the curtain closes on 2024, we’ve been reflecting on what resonated most this year. From groundbreaking research to sharp policy insights, we continue to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time: the climate crisis, economic uncertainty and affordability struggles that hit home for Canadians.

November 26, 2024

By Vasundhara Saravade & Anik Islam

November 21, 2024

By Tej Heer

November 19, 2024

By Olivia Richardson and Talha Awan

COP 29, the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. Running until November 22nd, the world’s signature environmental event takes place this year under the slogan “in solidarity for a green world.”

November 18, 2024

By Hem Dholakia

The global net-zero transition is inevitable and Canada could position itself as a clean-economy world leader. The pathway to this global leadership begins by attracting, training, retaining and building a skilled workforce. Without one, our economic growth will be limited.

Each year, the Smart Prosperity Institute supports its research network by allocating funds specifically targeted to promote current and impactful scholarly research focused on the green economy. This funding is distributed through the Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network (EEPRN). In response to our recent RfP, we were pleased to receive 19 great project proposals from all across Canada, reflecting a strong interest to contribute to this crucial field.

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.