The Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) is powered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of researchers, policy experts, partners and support staff. Together, we advance leading-edge research to shape innovative, evidence-based policies and market tools that foster a greener, more competitive Canadian economy. For more on the Smart Prosperity Institute, please visit our About page.
As a policy think tank and global research network, SPI has many parts. Explore the navigation tabs on the left to meet the people and groups behind our efforts to build a stronger, cleaner economy, including:
Staff: Our support staff and in-house experts — thinkers asking big questions, connecting dots across disciplines and turning ideas into real-world impact. Check out their latest work here.
Research Network: Academic and subject-matter experts from Canada and around the globe who inform leading policy thinking on the environment and the economy. Learn more here.
Student Network: Emerging policy practitioners and scholars shaping the future of environmental policy and research.
EEPRN Advisory Committee: Academic thought leaders providing expert and impartial guidance on the awarding of funding through the Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network (EEPRN). The EEPRN forwards cutting-edge research that deepens understanding of the environment-economy nexus. Learn more here.
Steering Committee: Senior leaders offering strategic guidance to help chart the Institute’s path forward.
Collaborating Research Institutes: Preeminent partner organizations that share our dedication to building competitive, resilient, and sustainable economic systems through evidence-based investigation.
We also proudly collaborate with partners across all levels of government, industry and civil society to put knowledge into action and shape effective policies and practices. Stay up to date on the latest activities and releases from the Smart Prosperity Institute and our networks by signing up for our monthly newsletter.

