Future Ready Economy
November 27, 2025
Weather Disasters and the Insurance Market in Canada: An Emerging Crisis?
Canada has had over 300 catastrophic weather events since 1983. These are currently defined as weather disasters that cause at least $30 million in insured losses, though lower thresholds were used prior to 2022. The average number of annual catastrophic events has increased over time as have insured losses associated with these events.
September 08, 2025
Canadians Need to Think Strategically on Electric Vehicles and China
Technological and production cost reduction advancements by Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers present an opportunity for Canada to diversify its electric vehicle supply chains through strategic partnerships. This could help Canada's auto industry to accelerate innovation, reduce production costs and increase the variety of EV models offered to consumers.
March 04, 2025
Cradle to grave: Lifecycle emissions of electric versus gasoline vehicles in Canada
Battery electric vehicles have significantly lower lifecycle emissions than gasoline vehicles. While electric vehicles start off with a higher carbon footprint due to emissions associated with battery production, fuel-related emissions of gasoline vehicles are far greater and drive the emissions gap between the two vehicle types.
January 06, 2025
Climate Policy in a 2nd Trump Term – What’s on the Chopping Block?
Climate policy is set to take a major U-turn under Donald Trump’s second term. The president-elect will likely prioritize rolling back regulatory powers and direct spending that expanded significantly under President Biden.
October 03, 2024
Racing to a Decarbonized Transport Future, with a Little Help from Government Incentives
Zero-emission vehicle adoption has been expanding across Canada, but more so in British Columbia and Québec where the market has benefited from years of consistent government support. In particular, provincial and federal rebates for consumers buying or leasing zero-emission vehicles have been instrumental in shoring up consumer demand.
June 04, 2024
The $500 Billion Opportunity – Critical Minerals Development and Economic Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
The unprecedented heatwaves and extreme weather of the past year and a half has once again highlighted the need to fast-track action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
