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Sustainability Policy in Canada
Government policy shapes what cleantech ventures can build, how they get funded, and how their solutions reach the market. From procurement rules and tax incentives to intellectual property protections and regulatory reform, sustainability policy determines how quickly Canada can scale its clean economy.
Browse our latest articles, insights, and analysis on the policies shaping cleantech innovation across Canada.
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![What's Next in the World of Water - Reflections from the UN 2023 Water Conference]()
April 3, 2023 Article What's Next in the World of Water - Reflections from the UN 2023 Water Conference The UN March 2023 Water Conference offered leaders a chance to align, advance, and advocate for bold #wateraction. View Article -
![What Canada Can Learn from Israel on Water Innovation]()
May 4, 2022 Article What Canada Can Learn from Israel on Water Innovation waterNEXT Director, Alan Shapiro, reflects on a recent trip to Isreal that served as a reminder of what’s possible when we invest in water technology and infrastructure. View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Where's Canada?]()
November 3, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Where's Canada? Over the last four years, Canada has made some bold commitments to climate change. But is it enough, and is it hitting the mark? View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Commitment, Collaboration, and Coffee Cups]()
November 1, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Commitment, Collaboration, and Coffee Cups Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson is taking part in 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). She is sharing her observations in real time, starting with a combination of big picture and everyday best practices in Europe. View Article -
![Transforming Canada’s Economy to Embrace a Low-Carbon Future]()
October 22, 2021 Article Transforming Canada’s Economy to Embrace a Low-Carbon Future On Oct. 21, The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices (CICC) released Sink or Swim: Transforming Canada’s Economy for a Global Low-Carbon Future. The report assesses Canada’s readiness for the coming “global green wave,” and indicates how we can prepare. View Article -
![Unsung Heroes in Canadian Cleantech: The Financial Sector Steps Up to Fund the Future]()
November 26, 2020 Article Unsung Heroes in Canadian Cleantech: The Financial Sector Steps Up to Fund the Future , the finance sector in Canada - sometimes saddled with a reputation as being change-resistant or slow-moving - has shown themselves to be the opposite. In terms of cleantech and green financing, there've been some innovative and exciting developments that deserve some early recognition. View Article -
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November 10, 2020 Article Build a Better BC Build a Better BC, a non-partisan group looking for a bold, inspiring future for British Columbia, presents a report outlining game-changing scenarios for a post-COVID BC. View Article -
![Call to Action from Foresight CEO - Maximize Support for Cleantech]()
March 19, 2020 Article Call to Action from Foresight CEO - Maximize Support for Cleantech Big challenges require innovative ideas and decisive action. The Covid-19 pandemic is barrelling down on our economy and while we don’t know how this crisis will play out, there are a number of immediate concerns that we should be talking about now. View Article -
![A Plea For Immediate Action]()
March 18, 2020 Article A Plea For Immediate Action BC's cleantech startup ecosystem is already a world leader. These startups are expected to revolutionize sustainability initiatives and will undoubtedly serve as Canada’s economic engine of the future. View Article
