Innovation Policy Leadership
Advancing Innovation through Strategic, Non-Partisan Policy Engagement
We’re committed to building a stronger, more competitive, and sustainable Canadian economy. To do so, smart, evidence-based policy is essential. Foresight Canada collaborates with government agencies and policy organizations to advance non-partisan, evidence-based innovation policy. Our work supports a strong innovation economy to accelerate cleantech adoption as part of Canada’s path to net zero.
Policy Leaders Across Canada
Our Policy Contributions
Through strategic policy collaboration, we convene leaders from government, industry, and research to drive evidence-based innovation policy that accelerates Canada's transition to a resilient, net zero economy.
Thought Leadership
From open letters to blog posts, we help shape the public conversation on cleantech innovation and climate solutions, ensuring that Canada remains competitive in the global green economy.
Ecosystem Engagement
Through initiatives like BC Net Zero Innovation Network, our Future Economy Summit series, and sectoral Working Group model, we convene and challenge all levels of government, industry, academia, and innovation leaders to think bigger and act faster through problem-driven dialogue and collaboration to secure Canada’s leadership in a net zero future.
Research & Reports
We publish actionable insights that support non-partisan policy decisions, such as our Ventures to Value Chains and Municipal White Paper work, providing policymakers in every party with the data they need to make evidence-based decisions.
Strategic Partnerships
We align with organizations to advance shared, non-partisan policy priorities through public-private partnerships that maximize impact and drive systemic change across Canada's innovation ecosystem.
Collaborate With Us
By working together across sectors and jurisdictions, we can drive forward non-partisan policies that support a prosperous, sustainable, innovation-driven economy. We invite think tanks, research organizations, advocacy coalitions, and governments to connect with work with us on:
- Joint research initiatives that bridge knowledge gaps and inform policy development
- Policy roundtables and co-hosted events that connect diverse perspectives
- Strategic alignment on regional or national policy goals to accelerate innovation adoption
- Stakeholder briefings and government engagement support to amplify impact
Recent Policy Publications
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![Canada Must Act Now to Seize the Clean Productivity Opportunity]()
April 24, 2025 Article Canada Must Act Now to Seize the Clean Productivity Opportunity Canada’s lagging productivity isn’t an economic issue— it’s a policy issue. We're diving into the recommendations outlined in our open letter to Canada's policymakers, including implementing a national innovation procurement strategy and enacting incentives for the adoption of Canadian technology. View Article -
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April 16, 2025 Article Call for Clean Productivity Clean technology is Canada's strongest opportunity to secure economic resilience, increase productivity, and lead on the global stage. But without decisive federal action, we risk being left behind. View Article -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment]()
March 19, 2025 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report
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![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment]()
March 19, 2025 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Built Environment is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Energy Storage for Transportation]()
December 4, 2024 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Energy Storage for Transportation Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Energy Storage for Transportation is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Electricity]()
March 26, 2024 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Electricity Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Electricity report explores the strengths, gaps, and areas of opportunity specific to the national electricity technology innovation ecosystem. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Agri-Foods]()
February 13, 2024 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Agri-Foods Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Agri-Foods is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Forest Bioeconomy]()
December 4, 2023 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Forest Bioeconomy Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Forest Bioeconomy is part of a Foresight initiative leveraging data from technology companies and other key stakeholders to map, categorize, and analyze strategically important industry value chains for Canada in the clean economy. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Mining Technology]()
October 25, 2023 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Mining Technology The Ventures to Value Chains: Mining Technology report is intended to provide the Helix-5™ ecosystem with unique insights into the Canadian mining tech innovation landscape. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Carbon Technology]()
August 29, 2023 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Carbon Technology The Ventures to Value Chains: Carbon Technology report is intended to provide the Helix-5™ ecosystem with unique insights into the Canadian carbon tech innovation landscape. View Report -
![Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology]()
July 25, 2023 Report Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology Canada’s Ventures to Value Chains: Water Technology report maps, categorizes, and analyzes the water value chain for Canada in the clean economy. View Report
