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Our thinkers in focus: Olivia Richardson

Meet the SPI researcher asking a simple but important question: How do we build a more resilient agricultural sector?


Guest blog: New environmental policy research for uncertain times

Insights from the 2026 Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network Symposium


Maximizing value for public money: The role of Canadian public financial institutions

Boosting the impact of public financial institutions can help strengthen resilience, finance nation-building projects and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more competitive economy.


New frontiers in sustainable finance

Key insights from our webinar on blended finance, climate transition planning and nature-related financial disclosures


Webinar: New frontiers in Canadian sustainable finance

A frank discussion on climate transition planning, blended finance and nature-related financial disclosures


The Case for Nature-related Financial Disclosures in Canada

Why integrating nature into financial decision-making is essential to Canada’s economic resilience


Dr. Geoff McCarney

Associate Professor at the School of International Development & Global Studies, Director of the Institute of Environment, University of Ottawa, and Executive Director of the Smart Prosperity Institute


Ann Cavlovic

Director of the Economic Research Unit at Environment and Climate Change Canada


Raylene Whitford

Founder and Director of INDIGI-X and PhD student in Indigenous Studies and Business at the University of Alberta


Katharine Mullock

PhD Candidate, Environmental Sustainability, University of Ottawa


Symposium: New research for uncertain times – Circular economy, corporate sustainability and just transitions

SPI was pleased to host the 2026 Economics and Environmental Policy Research Network Symposium at the University of Ottawa


A Circular Economy Policy Inventory for Canada

Using a new policy inventory to frame Canada’s circular economy policy landscape


Submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

A submission to the Senate on how sustainability and resilience are key to Canada’s food security


Resilient agri-food policy in an era of competitiveness

Highlighting the importance of policies that advance a sustainable agri-food sector on Canada’s Agriculture Day


Climate-related Transition Planning and Plans

Building credibility, clarity and competitiveness under uncertainty


What Canada’s taxonomy announcement means for our economic competitiveness and climate ambitions

Tracking a key tool for mobilizing capital toward low-carbon and sustainability goals


Global sustainable finance taxonomy tracker

A new tool mapping the rapidly evolving global landscape of sustainable finance taxonomies


Research Funding Opportunity

Request for proposals: New research on strengthening Canada’s clean growth and competitiveness strategies


New career opportunities with our partners at Forest Futures Canada

Forest Futures Canada is hiring smart policy thinkers to build a greener, stronger forest economy for Canada. Apply today!


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