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Here is what’s coming from SPI in early 2018

Jan 17, 2018

2018 is now underway and we at Smart Prosperity Institute are ready for a busy year of delivering new research and policy insights for a stronger, cleaner economy.

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The Clean Innovation Race: An (unofficial) Olympic training guide

Jan 16, 2018

Who will emerge as leaders in the clean innovation race, and what can a government do to help domestic clean innovators reach the podium?

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Guest Blog: Green Building Policy and Density Bonusing

Jan 15, 2018

Can cities achieve sustainability goals through the use of voluntary market-based incentives?

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The OECD’s new Environmental Performance Review for Canada

Dec 19, 2017

Where does Canada rank in environmental, climate and green economy indicators compared to other peer nations? How are government policies affecting our environmental indicators? How can we improve? The OECD EPR is an in-depth external study that helps to answer these questions.

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Alberta’s Output Based Allocation: The Carbon Competitiveness Incentives

Dec 07, 2017

Yesterday, Alberta announced elements of the design of its output based allocation for large industrial facilities, titled “the Carbon Competitiveness Incentives”.

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The Buck Stops Here: How to Pay for Species at Risk Conservation in Canada

Nov 30, 2017

Canada’s wildlife are an iconic part of our national identity, and our commitment to protecting and recovering them is enshrined in legislation such as the Species at Risk Act. But species at risk in Canada are struggling and need our help.

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Key Takeaways from the 2017 World Energy Outlook

Nov 21, 2017

Every year the International Energy Agency (IEA) publishes the World Energy Outlook report, where it describes future scenarios of global energy supply and demand through to 2040, as well as the associated energy related carbon dioxide emissions. Here are 3 key takeaways from this year’s report.

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Powering Past Coal Statement

Nov 16, 2017

We congratulate Canada for joining today’s call by 20 nations to phase out coal power by 2030.

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2017 A banner year for green bonds – but there’s ample room for growth

Nov 10, 2017

Today, we release the sixth annual Green Bonds Canada Report, tracking the highlights from the current year, emerging trends, and the opportunities ahead for green bonds in Canada.

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Can negotiators clean up NAFTA?

Oct 27, 2017

Here are 5 ways that NAFTA could be modernized to nurture a cleaner North American economy.

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Where do we go from here? Advancing decent work in Ontario’s green economy

Oct 16, 2017

To make the most of Ontario’s green transition, governments, employers, unions and non-profit organizations should work together to develop a comprehensive “Just Transition Strategy” that addresses decent work considerations at all stages.

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Sparking the Conversation: Decent Work in the Green Economy

Oct 10, 2017

Economies around the world are in transition as businesses, citizens and governments embrace new ways of generating growth that put less strain on the planet. In Ontario, the transition to a green economy will have unique impacts on economic sectors and the people who work in them.

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NAFTA, the Paris Agreement and the road to a clean economy

Sep 22, 2017

The relationship between trade and the environment, especially climate change, should be near the top of the government’s priorities for the renegotiation, not just an add-on which would be good to have, but can be bargained away.

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NAFTA and the Environment

Sep 22, 2017

NAFTA was a pioneer in the inclusion of the environment in trade agreements and remains unique in establishing an institutional mechanism to allow citizens a role in the development and execution of environmental policy.

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Research with Impact: Announcing the New Round of EEPRN Funded Projects

Sep 13, 2017

We are pleased to announce the four research projects to be selected for funding in response to the latest Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network (EEPRN) request for proposals.

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Skilling up for decent green jobs

Aug 28, 2017

The Government of Ontario recently unveiled a new initiative to help tradespeople acquire green building skills. Scott at Smart Prosperity Institute explains why this is important for the green economy and decent work agendas.

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Student Blog: Ecosystems and productivity--A different way to look at the birds and the bees

Aug 10, 2017

Canadians have a good understanding of how the natural resources we use (like timber, oil and water) underpin our economy, but we understand less about the economic contributions of ecosystems.

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Why the agrifood sector is ripe for natural capital analysis

Aug 08, 2017

Ask the person next to you to name an important economic sector where human health, the environment and the economy are closely linked, and there’s a good chance they’ll respond with food production. Canadians produce a lot of food (for our own use and for export) and we both rely on and impact nature in doing so.

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California’s Cap and Trade course correction--and what it means for Ontario and Quebec

Jul 27, 2017

Last week the California Legislature passed a proposal to extend the state’s cap-and-trade regime – California’s landmark program to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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Getting to 2030 and beyond: Canada's low carbon policy research agenda

Jun 21, 2017

Imagine it’s the year 2030 (and beyond). Canada is very different – yet still instantly recognizable. Our cities and towns are vibrant and green, with clean air, and great quality of life.

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