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Sustainability

Our sustainability research advances evidence-based and decision-useful insights that inform Canada’s transition to a net-zero, circular, and inclusive economy, while bolstering our resilience to evolving climate risks. Our work focuses on consequential issues, such as integrating zero-emission technologies into our energy and material systems, along with novel approaches to embedding climate resilience across households, businesses, and communities.

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Featured Research

Climate-Resilient and Affordable Housing in Canada—May 2026

Under One Roof: (Re)building Climate Resilient and Affordable Housing in Canada In this research, we evaluate the exposure of Canada’s social and affordable housing units to floods and large wildfires….
Topics: Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Climate Change Adaptation
Extreme Weather, Household in Economics, Impacts of Climate Change, Industry Analysis, Metro Housing, Population Research, Provincial Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada
Impact paper
May 29, 2026 40 min read

Smart Manufacturing in the Meat Processing Industry—June 2025

Beefing Up Innovation: Smart Manufacturing and Cutting-Edge Skills for the Meat Processing Industry Smart manufacturing in the meat processing industry increases the demand for advanced technical and digital skills, such…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Sustainable Economy
Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Consumer Trends
Corporate Innovation, Digital Upskilling, Economy Analysis, GDP Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Impact of Automation on Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Salary Research, Workplace Safety
Impact paper
June 27, 2025 25 min read
Scenic highway during a vibrant sunny day in the fall season. Taken in Newfoundland, Canada.

The Future of Canada’s Trade Infrastructure Network—June 2025

Corridors of Prosperity: Transforming the Future of Canada’s Trade Infrastructure Network In this research, we reviewed a wide sample of trade-related strategy documents to help develop four strategic pillars that…
Topics: Industry Economic Analysis, Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Business Research
Canadian Cities, Canadian Territories, Carbon Emissions, Climate Change Adaptation, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Impacts of Climate Change, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Northern Canada, Provincial Research, Sustainable Finance, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
Impact paper, Summary for executives​
June 24, 2025 28 min read

Latest Research

Résilience climatique et abordabilité du logement — juin 2026

Sous un même toit : Résilience climatique et abordabilité des logements neufs ou remis à neuf au Canada Dans cette étude, nous évaluons la vulnérabilité des logements sociaux et abordables…
Topics: Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Climate Change Adaptation
Extreme Weather, Household in Economics, Impacts of Climate Change, Industry Analysis, Metro Housing, Population Research, Provincial Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada
Impact paper
June 2, 2026 40 min read

Climate-Resilient and Affordable Housing in Canada—May 2026

Under One Roof: (Re)building Climate Resilient and Affordable Housing in Canada In this research, we evaluate the exposure of Canada’s social and affordable housing units to floods and large wildfires….
Topics: Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Canadian Territories, Climate Change Adaptation
Extreme Weather, Household in Economics, Impacts of Climate Change, Industry Analysis, Metro Housing, Population Research, Provincial Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada
Impact paper
May 29, 2026 40 min read

Tracking Social Impacts of Canadian Wildfires—December 2025

Canada’s Wildfire Blind Spot: The Missing Data on Social Impacts Discussions around Canadian wildfires often focus on their physical impacts, but overlook their social impacts. This limits the effectiveness of…
Topics: Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canadian Cities
Canadian Territories, Climate Change Adaptation, Economy Analysis, Extreme Weather, Health Care Economics, Healthcare in Canada, Impacts of Climate Change, Provincial Research
Impact paper
December 15, 2025 20 min read
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