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Canada is stepping onto the world stage as a leader in mass timber construction, blending centuries of forestry expertise with the latest in engineering and design technology. This innovative building approach is transforming skylines, cutting carbon emissions, and reshaping what we think is possible in modern architecture.

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to rise across Canada, a critical piece for sustainability remains unsolved: EV battery recycling. With over 600,000 EVs currently on the road in Canada, and the government aiming for 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, end-of-life battery management is becoming urgent.

In October 2024, Canada imposed a sweeping 100% surtax on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), aligning with U.S. trade policy and citing the need to protect Canadian jobs and industrial investments.

For composting to meet Canada’s climate goals, we must tackle the real-world barriers that limit its reach. Across the country, innovative local programs have demonstrated that organics diversion can significantly reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate change in Canada is reshaping the patterns of wildfires. From longer fire seasons to more lightning-caused ignitions, the science is clear. Canada must evolve wildfire management strategies to address a hotter, drier future.

Canada’s cities, towns, and Indigenous communities are developing inspiring, scalable composting programs. Indigenous communities are pioneering innovative waste solutions. These projects blend climate action with cultural values, advancing food sovereignty and environmental stewardship.

Canada’s dream of a fully connected national electricity grid stretching from coast to coast is becoming less of an idea and more of a necessity. As climate change intensifies and the push for clean energy grows, connecting the provinces through an integrated grid is one of the smartest ways to future-proof Canada’s energy system.

Canada’s 2025 wildfire season has already been catastrophic. The nearly 9.6 million acres already burned this year raise urgent questions. Why are wildfires increasing in Canada? And how do they impact our ecosystems?

Canada’s landfills are leaking methane, a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere every day. But part of the solution is already in our kitchens, gardens, and communities.

Canada is building more than just mines. We’re developing a full-scale critical minerals processing industry to supply the clean energy revolution. From cutting-edge lithium recycling to ultra-low-emission nickel production, we’re leaning into innovation to become a global leader.

Canada is moving to secure our place in the global clean energy transition. But electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines technologies all depend on one thing: critical minerals. Canada is building a secure and responsible supply chain, from mining to processing, to meet that demand.

Canada is surrounded by energy. Literally. With over 243,000 kilometres of coastline and some of the world’s strongest offshore wind resources, we have enormous potential to lead in floating offshore wind energy. Yet, surprisingly, not a single floating offshore wind farm (FOWF) is operational here.

Many Canadians consume single-use plastic products every day. A coffee on the go, a soda from a drive-thru, or a drink at a social gathering often comes in a single-use plastic cup. 

Misinformation is a pervasive issue in Western society. These problems arise because people are expected to rely on accurate information to make well-reasoned and informed decisions about many aspects of their daily lives. For example, to make informed choices about what to eat or whether to purchase an electric vehicle, people need to understand the differences between the available options.

Canada’s electrical grid faces a critical moment. Extreme weather, surging electricity demand, and outdated infrastructure push the system to its limits. While the grid has long been reliable, experts now warn that without rapid modernization, the power Canadians depend on may not always be there when it’s needed most.

As cities grow, so does the distance our food travels. Most of what we eat is produced far away, then trucked into urban areas, generating significant greenhouse gas emissions. Urban agriculture (UA) is a growing movement that directly brings food production into cities, onto rooftops, community gardens, and within schoolyards.

Sitting down to enjoy a salad, you probably think about freshness and health, not diesel fuel. But most of our vegetables are grown, processed, and transported using fossil fuels. This contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, hidden from our daily choices.

Canada’s SMR strategy earned us international attention. National action plans, major investments, and provincial partnerships all aim to position the country as a global SMR leader. But as promising as that sounds, Canada’s path toward operational SMRs has been more complex than hoped.

Small Modular Reactors (SMR) are certainly not new. Are they safer and a better economically viable nuclear power? Canada could have been a global leader with an ambitious national strategy.

(Mis/Dis)information has been used around the world for more than 2500 years. Popular writings from China, the Roman Empire, the Italian Renaissance, and the United States advocate its use as a necessary way to shape the thoughts, beliefs, and actions of the population.

Canada has the longest coastline in the world. Icy Arctic water and cold-water reefs face huge threats, such as bleaching coral reefs. Mass bleaching began in 2023 from rising ocean temperatures in over 80 countries.