As the world moves towards net-zero, Canada needs to position its industries for success in the 21st century global green economy. Otherwise, Canada will be left behind by the strategic efforts of other countries, with real consequences for our future prosperity.

The current approach to clean competitiveness is a good start, but we need a more focused and strategic approach. Instead, Canada should bring together firms, investors, governments and experts. Together, they can co-develop roadmaps that form the basis of industrial strategies.

Also available in French

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. 

This case study is part of a collaborative series between the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices and the Smart Prosperity Institute exploring the value of urban natural infrastructure within the context of climate change and other economic, environmental and societal objectives. Other case studies in the series cover wetlands and urban forests.

This case study is part of a collaborative series between the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices and the Smart Prosperity Institute exploring the value of urban natural infrastructure within the context of climate change and other economic, environmental and societal objectives. Other case studies in the series cover green roofs and wetlands.

This case study is part of a collaborative series between the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices and the Smart Prosperity Institute exploring the value of urban natural infrastructure within the context of climate change and other economic, environmental and societal objectives. Other case studies in the series cover green roofs and urban forests. 

April 28, 2020

Our recent research finds that clean growth will produce an additional 19,000 jobs in the construction sector, and another 20,500 net new jobs in other sectors of the economy. Here’s how Budget 2020 should help make these jobs a reality and ensure Canadians have the skills to benefit from a cleaner economy.

Check out SPI’s blogs and videos on four good bets for how Budget 2020 can launch us in the right direction.

December 4, 2019

The shift toward a low-pollution, innovative, resource-efficient economy is the opportunity of the century. The pursuit of a clean economy aims to simultaneously boost economic growth, by capturing growing clean market opportunities, and improve environmental performance, through innovation, efficiency and smart policies and investments – which together lead to better quality of life.

This report outlines eight reasons why accelerating this transition is the path to prosperity for Canada.

September 27, 2019

By Olaf Weber, Truzaar Dordi and Vasundhara Saravade.

May 14, 2019

Canada’s Building Trades Union (CBTU) approached Smart Prosperity Institute with a simple question: “How will carbon taxation impact our industry and our members?” We share the CBTU’s interest in the effect of environmental policy on economic performance.