Who we are
The Smart Prosperity Institute is a policy think tank and global research network focused on the environment and the economy.
Visit Our people page to get to know our experts and support staff. Interested in our research network? Visit our Smart Prosperity Research Network page.
Our vision and mission
Driven by our vision of a strong and inclusive Canadian economy that thrives within nature's limits, we conduct leading-edge research to craft innovative policies and market tools that foster a greener, more competitive Canadian economy.
How we work
Based at the University of Ottawa, we collaborate with partners across all levels of government, industry and civil society to put our knowledge into action and shape effective policies and practices. Our work bridges environmental, social and economic goals—advancing prosperity, well-being and sustainability for all Canadians.
Browse our resources
Feel like diving deep into our policy insights and recommendations? Visit our Research and publications page. Interested in a quick scan of our breadth of research? Visit Our work to learn about our main subject areas. Explore our research network page to understand its impact on environment-economy research, including the innovative student projects funded through the network. Check out our blog to read posts written by our researchers about timely issues.
Our partners
We are proud of our talented team of experts and extensive collaborations with other national and international environment-economy leaders. We work in close partnership with Generate Canada.
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Press Inquiries:
Our experts appear regularly in the media. Our work has been featured in outlets like The Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, CTV, CBC News Network, Corporate Knights, The Conversation Canada and more. Working on a story? We’d love to hear from you. Please direct media inquiries here.
