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Greening Growth Partnership

The Greening Growth Partnership strives to link key academic and policy actors, collaborating to shift Canada to a greener, more innovative economy.


The OECD’s new Environmental Performance Review for Canada

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.


Environmental Regulations and the Clean-up of Manufacturing

The paper examines the impact of environmental regulations and the Clean-Up of Manufacturing


OECD 2017 Environmental Performance Review of Canada

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.


Alberta’s Output Based Allocation: The Carbon Competitiveness Incentives

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


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

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.


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

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.


Fifth Green Growth Knowledge Platform Annual Conference

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


Key Takeaways from the 2017 World Energy Outlook

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.


SPI's Mike Wilson at National Conservation Summit

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


Powering Past Coal Statement

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


Bonds & Climate Change: The State of the Market 2017

The 2017 Green Bonds report marks the sixth annual stocktake of green bonds and green finance in Canada, produced in partnership with the Climate Bonds Initiative.


Stewart Elgie speaks at 'Clean Prosperity Summit"

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


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

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.


Infographics: The Cost of Sprawl

Lets challenge the ‘suburban myth’ that sprawl is cheaper, and make cities work better for all.


Stewart Elgie speaking at "uOttawa Chancellor's Debate"

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


Can negotiators clean up NAFTA?

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


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

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.


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

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


Matthew Hoffmann

Professor, Political Science and Co-Director, Environment Governance Lab


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