Webinar: Investing in the future of Ontario’s Greenbelt

2022/12/06

On December 6th, Smart Prosperity Institute launched a first-of-its-kind conservation finance blueprint in Canada to increase investments in nature.

Virtual Symposium: Policy Change, Energy Democracy & Inclusive Energy Policies

2022/11/17

Catch SPI's Colleen Kaiser speaking at a virtual symposium exploring policy change for energy transitions, energy democracy and participation, inclusivity and justice dimensions of energy policies

Net Zero Industrial Summit 2022

2022/11/02

The Canadian Net-Zero Industrial Summit brings together a diverse group of thinkers and leaders to develop pathways toward net-zero for Canada.

Geoff McCarney speaks at "Building the Global Circular Economy" event

2022/03/23

Highlighting existing efforts by Canada and the EU to foster circular economy approaches and opportunities to further build global leadership and collaboration

Canada's Future in the Global Green Economy

2022/03/17

Using Industrial Policy to Secure Canada’s Position in a Net-Zero World

Mike Moffat speaks at "Housing Systems and Innovation Summit"

2022/03/17

Addressing systemic issues and providing innovative solutions to ensure affordable housing options for all Ontarians

Taking it to the Next Level: Canadian pensions and sustainability

2022/03/09

Now is the time to act on implementing net-zero portfolio strategies to position Canadian funds for success

Money doesn’t grow on trees: The complexity of how we value nature

2022/02/10

Through a diversity of perspectives, our conversation explored the nuance and complexity of assigning economic value to nature.

Public Procurement of Cleantech in Canada – Can we solve the challenge?

2022/01/26

This event helped policymakers and advocates design effective policy interventions for reforming public procurement.

Turning Point - the Circular Economy in Canada

2021/12/03

A World Circular Economy Forum side event

How can health considerations drive climate action?

2021/11/25

This webinar highlighted key findings from our recent health research and included a discussion exploring the question: How can health considerations be harnessed and communicated to drive greater support for ambitious climate action?

A Green, Healthy Recovery from COVID-19

2021/11/18

This webinar explored the potential for climate action and a green economic recovery to advance health outcomes, and will presented new research findings comparing the health outcomes from green recovery investments across Canada.

The Nature of Health: Integrating health considerations into nature-based urban planning

2021/11/10

This webinar highlighted findings and discuss implications of SPI’s new report, The Nature of Health: Integrating health considerations into nature-based urban planning, published by SPI in October 2021.

Unlocking Canada’s Clean Growth Opportunity - Agriculture & Agri-Food

2021/11/04

This webinar explored SPI’s report, Clean Growth in Canada's Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector

Towards a North American Circular Economy for Electric Vehicle Batteries

2021/10/06

This WCEF2021 Side Event explored opportunities and challenges of developing a circular economy for EV batteries in North America.

Circularity Across the Mining and Metals Value Chain

2021/09/15

This event engaged public, private and civil society stakeholders in a discussion of the approaches, policies, and practices required along the metals and minerals supply chain in an increasingly circular global economy.

WCEF 2021 | Game Changer Session #5

2021/09/14

Building Value: Circular Opportunities for the Natural Resources Sectors

Transitioning to a Circular Economy: Learning from the Québec Experience

2021/06/22

An expert panel shared insights from Québec's experience transitioning to a circular economy - and opportunities for the rest of Canada.

Invest in Nature

2021/06/15

A virtual fireside chat about nature-based solutions, conservation finance, and biodiversity protection

Stephanie Cairns speaks at "Circular economy and major industrial sectors" event

2021/06/15

What tools can be used to initiate circularization of operations?

The Strategic Role of Data in Advancing a More Circular Economy for Metals in the Automotive Supply Chain

2021/06/10

Student Network Meet and Greet

2021/05/20

Smart Prosperity Institute hosted a virtual event to catch up with the students and early career researchers in our active Student Network.

Stewart Elgie speaks at "Making Nature Investable Summit"

2021/05/11

Financing nature-based solutions in Canada for a changing world.

Mike Moffatt at the Telfer Alumni Masterclass Series on Greening Canada’s Future

2021/05/11

The built environment has a major role to play in battling climate change. How might our cities allow us to work, live and play in such a way that we can contribute to a greener Canada? Be part of this interactive and intensive masterclass to play a role in imagining sustainable cities.

SPI’s Mike Moffatt will be speaking on a panel about changes in Canadian manufacturing

2021/04/22

With the shift to higher-skilled occupations, skills training has become more crucial to ensure workers are qualified for these jobs.

The Politics of Carbon Pricing – What does the Supreme Court Decision Mean for the Future of Climate Policy in Canada?

2021/03/30

Carbon Pricing on Trial: Unpacking the Supreme Court decision

2021/03/26

An expert panel explained the Supreme Court's decision on the constitutionality of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

Decarbonizing Transportation: New Canada-US Policy Opportunities

2021/03/16

Blended Finance & the Sustainable Development Goals

2021/03/12

What problems is this approach to development financing trying to solve? What are the risks and opportunities involved with ‘blended finance’?

Stephanie Cairns and Alice Irene Whittaker at the Circular Living and Circular Economies

2021/02/03

SPI's Scott McFatridge at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Conference

2021/01/18

Agriculture’s role in combatting Climate Change and helping meet targets: lessons from around the Globe

US Climate Policy Outlook for 2021: What to Expect in the First Year

2021/01/15

Paige Olmsted at Canada’s Action on Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

2020/12/02

SPI's Paige Olmsted will speak on a panel about approaches for financing and scaling up NBS.

Mike Wilson at Green Business Futures

2020/11/26

Top priorities for the Green Business Future

Virtual Project Updates from SPI’s Student Network

2020/11/19

SPI is hosting a virtual project update session with members of the Student Network

Constructing a Sustainable Future: Buildings & Getting to Net Zero

2020/11/18

In collaboration with SPI, the students of uOttawa's M.Sc. Environmental Sustainability program invite you to learn about sustainable building and getting to net zero.

Webinar | Innovation for a Circular Economy: Learning from the Clean Growth Journey

2020/11/03

This webinar will explore the full suite of public policies needed to support innovation for a circular economy in Canada.

SPI's Stephanie Cairns at the World Circular Economy Forum Online

2020/10/22

Powering the Circular Economy: The Role of Hydrogen

Executive Director Speaking at EnviroCentre Green Room

2020/10/14

Smart Prosperity Institute Executive Director Mike Wilson will be joining EnviroCentre for a Green Room conversation

Smart Prosperity Institute at the World Circular Economy Forum Online 2020

2020/09/29

The Institute will participate in a session on "Building a resilient circular economy in North America.”

Stephanie Cairns on the Walrus Talks @home discussion panel

2020/09/29

Circular Economy - Shared Prosperity for the Long Term

Virtual Meet and Greet for Students and Early Career Researchers

2020/07/15

SPI is hosting our first ever virtual Meet and Greet, to connect with students and early career researchers.

Webinar | The Resilient Recovery Framework

2020/05/21

This webinar will explore which measures create timely economic growth and jobs, support clean growth, and invest in our communities as we emerge from the COVID crisis.

Webinar | Climate and COVID-19: How do we make progress on climate policy today?

2020/04/29

SPI’s Stewart Elgie will participate in a virtual town hall to address what COVID-19 means for climate change policies.

Webinar | Bet #4: Invest in a Skilled Workforce for Growing Sectors

2020/03/23

Join SPI for a series of webinars on four good bets for how Budget 2020 can launch us in the right direction.

Webinar | Bet #3: Harness the Potential of 2 Billion Trees

2020/03/18

Join SPI for a series of webinars on four good bets for how Budget 2020 can launch us in the right direction.

Webinar | Bet #2: Introduce New Tax Incentives for Clean Innovation

2020/03/11

Join SPI for a series of webinars on four good bets for how Budget 2020 can launch us in the right direction.

Webinar | Bet #1: Unlock barriers to private investment in low-carbon solutions

2020/03/04

Join SPI for a series of webinars on four good bets for how Budget 2020 can launch us in the right direction.

Webinar | Nature-Based Solutions: Policy Options for Climate & Biodiversity

2020/02/11

This webinar will explore nature-based solutions to fight climate change risks, building off of the findings from SPI’s newest report

Webinar | How to write for and engage with media

2020/02/05

Join Smart Prosperity Institute for a special series of webinars targeted at green economy researchers that will teach practical skills for effectively communicating your research to inform opinions and shape outcomes.

Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Awards | Closed

2020/02/03

Offering travel funding to current graduate students conducting environment-economy research

Webinar | How to write for policy makers

2020/01/22

Are you a green economy student or researcher? Ensure your work has impact! Join SPI for a series of webinars that teach practical skills for effectively communicating your research to inform opinions and shape outcomes.

Webinar | Eight Reasons for Canada to build a Clean Economy NOW

2020/01/15

For everyone trying to keep up with the trends and data, this webinar compiles the latest figures supporting the transition to a clean economy, courtesy of SPI’s new report.

Webinar | How to get regular Canadians to pay attention to your research

2019/12/04

This free webinar will show you the latest trends for how Canadians consume information & share best practices for turning your research findings into people-friendly communications.

Graduate Student Short Course on Capital Asset Pricing for Nature

2019/11/14

Are you a Graduate Student interested in working on issues related to nature conservation, comprehensive wealth, natural capital, or natural asset pricing? Apply to an SPI short course on capital asset pricing for nature, led by Dr. Eli Fenichel (Yale University).

Geoff McCarney at Mining Watch "Turning Down the Heat" Conference

2019/11/14

Mining Watch Canada hosts international conference on "Turning Down the Heat: Can We Mine our Way Out of the Climate Crisis?"

Mike Wilson and Stephanie Cairns at 2019 Zero Waste Conference

2019/10/30

A Future Without Waste: Mobilizing For Success in The Circular Economy

Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Awards | Closed

2019/10/07

Offering travel funding to current graduate students conducting environment-economy research

1st Summer School & Workshop on the Economics of Environmental Policy & Innovation

2019/07/15

The University of Ottawa will be hosting a two-week combined summer school and workshop focused on “The Economics of Environmental Policy and Innovation”.

ECCC Speaker Series Event: Green Policies and Growth: Are they at Odds?

2019/07/24

Dr. Antoine Dechezleprêtre will present his research findings on the impact of environmental policies on both economic and environmental outcomes.

June 20th Webinar: The Sustainable Finance Expert Panel Report, with Panelist Andy Chisholm

2019/06/20

Andy Chisholm was one of four panel members given the task of assessing the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainable finance in Canada. He recently held a webinar to explain the report’s findings – and what steps are needed to support this growing sector and leverage Canada’s financial sector to accelerate clean growth.

Stewart Elgie speaking on iPoliticsLIVE panel

2019/06/18

Temperature Rising: How to ensure cooler heads prevail in the approach to climate change

We’re in Helsinki at the World Circular Economy Forum 2019

2019/06/03

In an interactive workshop on the heels of the World Circular Economy Forum 2019, explore the most pressing circular economy issues facing the international community. Hosted by The Circular Economy Leadership Coalition (CELC), of which SPI is a founding member.

Featured Talk - Climate Change Mitigation: Carbon Pricing in the Canadian Federation

2019/06/04

Webinar | Construction and Carbon: The Impact of Climate Policy on Building in Canada in 2025

2019/05/22

This webinar will explore the impact of climate policy on building in Canada in 2025. Over the next few years, the construction sector is one of the “winners” of carbon pricing, as escalating carbon prices unleash a wave of business and household investment.

Webinar | Landmark U.N. Biodiversity Report with Lead Co-Author – May 21 @ 1 pm EDT

2019/05/14

Dr. Kai Chan helped write the recently launched U.N. Biodiversity Report, and negotiated its release in Paris. Hear from him firsthand about the report findings on biodiversity loss – and the systemic solutions we need to embrace.

Canada and the Netherlands Going Circular

2019/05/15

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada, Henk van der Zwan, invites you to a Circular Economy Event

Webinar | The Saskatchewan Court Decision on the Federal Carbon Pricing Law

2019/05/07

On Friday, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled that the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is constitutionally valid. Stewart Elgie will speak about the Saskatchewan Court Decision on the Federal Carbon Pricing Law.

Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Awards | Closed

2019/05/06

Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) offers travel awards for conference attendance on a competitive basis to current graduate students conducting environment-economy research of policy relevance for Canada.

Webinar | Toward a circular economy for plastics: Canadian perspectives and approaches

2019/02/21

Discover how Canadian municipalities are eliminating plastic waste in their communities by adopting a circular economy approach

Webinar | A circular economy approach to plastics: A review of global case studies

2019/02/14

This webinar will explore plastics management through the lens of circular economy

Invasive species and species at risk: towards a policy and research agenda

2019/02/13

An analysis of policy options and research needs for protecting species at risk through invasive species management.

Visiting Scholar Lecture: Dr. Kai Chan, IRES, UBC

2019/02/07

Tapping into what matters: Relational values and policy mixes for sustainability

Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Awards | Closed

2019/01/27

Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) offers travel awards for conference attendance on a competitive basis to current graduate students conducting environment-economy research of policy relevance for Canada.

Webinar | Do Environmental Regulations Cost as Much as We Think They Do?

2018/12/19

We consistently overestimate the costs and underestimate the benefits of environmental regulations. In fact, costs of environmental regulations are often overestimated by at least double, and sometimes by a factor of 10 or more.

Global Leadership on the Circular Economy

2018/12/12

How Finland and Canada are Moving Towards a Sustainable, Profitable, Low-waste Future

2018 Fulbright Research Chair in Sustainable Economy Lecture

2018/12/11

Strategies for Carbon Pricing Success

Geoff McCarney at The Nordic Climate Speaker Series

2018/11/06

Greening the Capitals – How Cities can address Sustainability

Stewart Elgie and Mike Wilson will speak at "Scaling Up 2018"

2018/11/05

Competing in the Global Bioeconomy Market

EEPRN Symposium on Natural Capital and Circular Economy at UOttawa

2018/10/29

This by-invitation only event will convene academics, policy makers, private sector and NGO representatives to discuss research needs and opportunities

Smart Prosperity Graduate Student Travel Awards | Closed

2018/10/07

The Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI) offers travel awards for conference attendance on a competitive basis to current graduate students conducting environment-economy research of policy relevance for Canada.

SPI's Scott McFatridge presents at the 2018 North American Congress for Conservation Biology

2018/07/23

Scott McFatridge will present on "the potential of permitting, offsets and compensatory measures for achieving species conservation under Canada’s Species at Risk Act"

Webinar | MNAI: Identifying Barriers and Opportunities within the Professional Planning Practice in Ontario

2018/06/19

This webinar will explore the role of planners in municipal natural asset management, the key barriers and opportunities identified, and potential action steps that could be taken to address those barriers and opportunities.

SPI's Will Scott presents at RFG2018

2018/06/18

What you do today can improve all our tomorrows

Expert Discussion with John McCall MacBain, O.C. and Stewart Elgie

2018/06/11

SPI's Will Scott presents at Inventure$ 2018

2018/06/06

SPI's Will Scott presents at 52nd Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association

2018/06/02

SPI's Will Scott presents at CWRA 2018

2018/05/29

This event will bring water resource professionals and others together to help chart the path to that safe, sustainable and resilient water future.

SPI’s Geoff McCarney to moderate Ottawa Climate Talks

2018/05/08

Tracking progress in meeting our Paris climate targets

SPI's Mike Wilson at Conflux Canada

2018/04/13

Conflux Canada is the largest gathering of sustainability professionals who recognize positive actions to address climate change as an opportunity for growth and prosperity.

Stewart Elgie presenting to HoC Finance Committee

2018/05/07

Armchair Dialogue with Jeffrey Sachs, Julie Gelfand and Stewart Elgie

2018/03/29

Jeffrey D. Sachs, economist and senior UN advisor, joins Julie Gelfand, Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development, and SPI's Stewart Elgie for an armchair dialogue at uOttawa.

Sara Jane O'Neill will speak at the World Water Day 2018

2018/03/22

Nature for Water: exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.

Advancing a Circular Economy in Canada

2018/03/05

Convening international and Canadian thought leaders and executives in a strategic conversation around the opportunities to advance the circular economy in Canada

Webinar | Stormwater User Fees: A destination or a first step?

2018/02/27

This webinar is targeted at municipal staff, consultants, or politicians who are interested in learning more about what works and what doesn’t in implementing a successful stormwater user fee program.

Webinar | Species in the Balance: Partnering on tools and incentives to recover species at risk

2018/02/14

The overwhelming majority of Canadians want species at risk populations to recover. But population trends are sobering and will persist without intervention from policymakers. This project seeks to provide actionable guidance and recommendations for how governments and other stakeholders can unlock policy tools and incentives to improve species at risk recovery work in Canada.

Sara Jane O'Neill speaks at the Sustainable Communities Conference

2018/02/07

FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference will offer three days of must-attend workshops, study tours and plenary sessions that showcase the latest in municipal green innovation and best practices.

Release: Towards a Collaborative Strategy for Municipal Natural Asset Management: Private Lands

2018/02/07

This will report highlight how local governments can include private land and private landowners in a comprehensive municipal natural asset management framework. 

Release: Species in the Balance: Partnering on tools and incentives to recover species at risk

2018/02/02

The report will provide actionable guidance and recommendations for how governments and other stakeholders can improve species at risk recovery work in Canada.

OECD 2017 Environmental Performance Review of Canada

2017/12/15

Smart Prosperity Institute invites you to join us for the launch of the OECD's third Environmental Performance Review of Canada. Senior OECD staff will present the key findings of the report followed by a Q&A and discussion with attendees.

Stewart Elgie speaks at the Canada 150 Conference on Innovation and Globalization

2017/11/29

The Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue at the University of Ottawa is convening thought leaders from the academy, business and government to analyze the interaction between globalization and innovation.

SPI's Mike Wilson at National Conservation Summit

2017/11/20

The National Conservation Summit will bring together conservation thought leaders, creative thinkers, and decision makers from a broad range of sectors.

Fifth Green Growth Knowledge Platform Annual Conference

2017/11/27

The MNAI team will be presenting on the initiative at the 17th Annual Green Growth Knowledge Platform Annual Conference

Stewart Elgie speaks at 'Clean Prosperity Summit"

2017/11/10

This second annual conference will focus on U.S., Canadian energy policy.

Stewart Elgie speaking at "uOttawa Chancellor's Debate"

2017/11/06

Debate will focus on Climate change in the age of Trump and how Canada should respond.

Stewart Elgie speaks at "3M Canada Summit on Innovating for Sustainability"

2017/10/11

New challenges for Sustainability: Stewart Elgie, Chair of Smart Prosperity Institute, will deliver a keynote address during a summit on Innovating for Sustainability.

Greening Government Procurement Roundtable

2017/09/27

How government spending can drive clean innovation

Decent Work in the Green Economy

2017/06/01

Will green transitions have a positive impact on the nature of work in Ontario? And if not, could public policy be used to encourage more inclusive outcomes?

Michelle Brownlee speaking at "Blue Cities 2017"

2017/05/18

Innovation in a World of Regulations, Policies and Guidelines

Stephanie Cairns speaks at "Global Learning Forum 2017"

2017/05/18

How can renewables be kick-started in cities?

SPI's Stephanie Cairns at "EnVision 2017"

2017/04/28

How Canada is responding to its Paris commitments

Webinar | Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI)

2017/04/13

MNAI is changing the way municipalities deliver everyday services, increasing the quality and resilience of infrastructure at lower costs and reduced risk. Join us for our webinar on April 13th to be part of the discussion.

Policy Brief on Clean Innovation

2017/04/04

Clean innovation is happening across Canada. The Institute is pleased to announce the publication of a policy brief on clean innovation.

Webinar | Accelerating Clean Innovation in Canada

2017/04/04

Anthony Young speaks at "Americana 2017"

2017/03/22

Sustainable development within governments: approaches, policies and issues

Webinar | New solutions for sustainable stormwater management in Canada

2017/03/02

Struggling with costly infrastructure deficits, the impacts of increasing urbanization, and changing weather patterns, how are today’s local governments going to address the challenges of urban stormwater management?

Webinar | The future of Ontario’s economy

2017/02/21

Building the circular economy for printed paper and packaging.

iPolitics Live--Demystifying Carbon Pricing: Can SMEs Adapt?

2017/02/07

This panel will explore how some businesses are responding to carbon pricing and discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Clean Energy Canada climate accountability roundtable

2017/01/20

Workshop to explore the options for effective oversight and implementation of Canada's climate policy commitments.

Electrifying transportation

2016/12/05

How effective climate policies for Canada's transport sector can drive the transition from fossil fuels to electricity