The Smart Prosperity Institute is Canada’s largest environment-economy research network and policy think tank. Based at @uOttawa, partners with @generatecanada.
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Jun 12
Missed our last monthly update newsletter?
It covered:
- New #Research for uncertain times
- The importance of prairie #Grasslands
- Boosting the impact of public financial institutions, and more!
Sign up for future editions here (LINK): mailchi.mp/smartprosperity/n…
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May 14
New frontiers in #SustainableFinance — in case you missed it, check out our recent blog post for key insights from the Smart Prosperity Institute’s webinar on #BlendedFinance, climate #TransitionPlanning, and nature-related #FinancialDisclosures.
(LINK): institute.smartprosperity.ca…
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Jun 10
"Resilience is the foundation for everything else."
In the latest "Our thinkers in focus" profile, SPI's Olivia Richardson shares why she's passionate about #FoodSystems, what she's researching and her hopes for the future of #CdnAg.
Learn more: institute.smartprosperity.ca…
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Jun 3
We were pleased to host our 2026 #Economics & #EnvironmentalPolicy Research Network (EEPRN) Symposium earlier this year at @uOttawa. This edition was aptly titled “New Research for Uncertain Times.”
Watch the recording here 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=4gcso3L3…
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Jun 1
New environmental policy research for uncertain times — check out this guest post from Kyle Samson, sharing key insights from the Smart Prosperity Institute’s 2026 #Economics & #Environmental Policy Research Network Symposium.
🔗(LINK): institute.smartprosperity.ca…
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May 29
Earlier this year, SPI hosted the 2026 #Economics & #Environmental Policy Research Network Symposium at @uOttawa. This year’s edition was aptly titled “New Research for Uncertain Times.”
Catch up on the day’s proceedings here (LINK): institute.smartprosperity.ca…
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May 25
Looking forward to attending the first-ever #IPPRIME Summit in Gatineau on June 3!
If you’ll be there too (or following along virtually), catch the Smart Prosperity Institute’s Executive Director, Geoff McCarney, speaking on a panel about #CriticalMinerals.
What’s the right #IP move for YOUR business?
Come find out at #IPPRIME! Get your tickets today to be part of #IP discussions with actionable insights. bit.ly/4cWBR9r
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May 21
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.
Learn more (LINK): institute.smartprosperity.ca…
#SustainableFinance #CdnEcon #ClimateResilience
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May 20
ICYMI: Earlier this year, @TheHillTimes published an op-ed from our Managing Director, Marena Winstanley, about how the pursuit of #Innovation and #Sustainability can supercharge the Canadian economy.
hilltimes.com/2026/02/02/how…
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May 15
Need some #LongWeekend reading?
Explore our publications library for new releases on #SustainableFinance, #TransitionPlanning, #CdnAg, the #CircularEconomy, and more.
📚 (LINK): institute.smartprosperity.ca…
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May 7
Great to see insights from the Smart Prosperity Institute’s Geoff McCarney & Anik Islam featured in a new piece by @TheHillTimes’ Jesse Cnockaert on Canadian #ClimateAmbition & #Affordability.
Check out the full story here (paywall) 👇
hilltimes.com/2026/05/06/fed…
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May 7
SPI’s Olivia Richardson & Talha Awan gave a virtual talk for the SK Prairie Conservation Action Plan’s Speaker Series.
Watch a recording of the presentation “Rooted in Resilience: The Importance of #Grasslands in Prairie #ClimateAdaptation” here 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=FJTD0ucO…
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May 6
Thanks to @samuelchinwat at @CBCNorth for including insights from SPI’s Geoff McCarney on the thoughtful, sustainable & strategic development of Canada’s resources in a comprehensive new story on #MajorProjects, #Mining & #CriticalMinerals in Nunavut.
cbc.ca/news/canada/north/arc…
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Apr 24
A video recording of our recent #SustainableFinance webinar, along with relevant supporting materials, is now available on our website institute.smartprosperity.ca…
Apr 10
A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined today’s Smart Prosperity Institute webinar on new frontiers in Canadian #SustainableFinance. A recording will be available on our website in the coming days.
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May 5
Canada needs to secure investment and policy support to ensure we innovate ahead of key partners, says @SP_Inst Executive Director Geoff McCarney.
"As a small, open, trading economy, Canada faces pressures to respond to the economic and industrial policy decisions of our major trading partners. As these partners take increasingly divergent approaches to today’s major economic disruptions and transitions (such as AI and decarbonization), Canada risks being left behind," he says.
Read more: meansandways.ca/news-article…
#cdnpoli #cdnecon #WhereBusinessMeetsPolitics
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May 4
Missed last week’s monthly update newsletter?
It covered:
- Nature-related financial disclosures
- New frontiers in #SustainableFinance
- Building domestic #FoodSecurity
- #CriticalMineral production & more!
👉 Subscribe to future updates here (LINK): mailchi.mp/smartprosperity/n…
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May 1
Check out our latest blog post, which explores how boosting the impact of public financial institutions can help strengthen resilience, finance nation-building projects & accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more competitive #CdnEcon.
(LINK): institute.smartprosperity.ca…
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Apr 29
📣 Today's the day! Tune in at 2pm ET to catch Olivia Richardson & Talha Awan's talk on the importance of #Grasslands in Prairie climate adaptation 🌾
Apr 16
April 29: SPI’s Olivia Richardson & Talha Awan are leading a virtual conversation for @SaskPCAP's monthly speaker series.
Register for the upcoming webinar “Rooted in resilience — the importance of #Grasslands in prairie climate adaptation” here (LINK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Apr 27
“What is Canada’s single biggest vulnerability when it comes to the economy — and how do we fix it?”
SPI’s Executive Director, Geoff McCarney, weighs in on this question in a new @meansandways_ca feature on strengthening Canada’s resilience at this critical economic moment. 👇
Apr 25
This week, Means & Ways is celebrating two years at the intersection of #WhereBusinessMeetsPolitics. We want to thank our loyal readers who have shared this journey with us and for continuing to engage in the conversations about the important issues facing our country.
To mark this anniversary, we asked some of the leading thinkers and business leaders what makes the Canadian economy vulnerable and how can we fix it. Thanks to Carolyn Wilkins, Greg McLean, Ernie Daniels, Derek Nighbor, Robert Ghiz, Heather Scoffield, Adam Ostopowich, Alex Ciappara, Kevin Page, Julie Savard-Shaw, Jennifer Robson, Geoff McCarney, Jay Khosla, Kyle Larkin and Brian Gallant for your thoughtful insights.
Read the second anniversary edition here: mailchi.mp/meansandways/go-b…
It also features:
⮕ A tale of two leaders, where Ken Polk writes about Mark Carney and Keir Starmer
⮕ The 1970s revisited: Stagflation may be back, writes Les Whittington
⮕ Carney’s polling may be sugar high, not a lasting one: A recap of our Beyond the Ballot webinar featuring Nik Nanos, Lisa Raitt and Marci Surkes
⮕ #CUSMA review: Janice Charette seeks a ‘lasting deal, not a fast one’ - a recap of some of the panel discussions from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Future of Business Summit
It's a full long read! Enjoy your weekend!
#cdnpoli #cdnecon #HappyBirthdayToUs
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