We solve global problems
A Canadian research centre addressing urgent and entangled global problems. We anticipate future crises and identify high-leverage interventions to change humanity's course for the better.
We solve global problems
A Canadian research centre addressing urgent and entangled global problems. We anticipate future crises and identify high-leverage interventions to change humanity's course for the better.
PROGRAMS
Research & Analysis
Protecting Permafrost: Addressing the climate threat of Arctic thaw
Permafrost carbon program
Ian Graham
A report assessing the climate threat of Arctic permafrost thaw, potential interventions to address it, and related policy recommendations.
National Service to Support Community and National Security: A preliminary outline of components, implementation, and costs
Democracy program
David Last
A policy brief prepared for the Office of the Prime Minister for the development of a National Service initiative.
Groundwork: Regulatory guidelines for making Canada a geothermal powerhouse
Ultradeep Geothermal program
Emily Smejkal, Princess Sharlynne Cosalan, Stephanie Rose Cortinovis
A report identifying best practices to help Canadian provinces establish effective geothermal regulations and make Canada a global clean energy leader.
Defending Canada’s Democracy: A strategic framework
Democracy program
Cascade Institute fellows and staff
An analysis of the forces destabilizing Canada's democracy and a framework for building the country’s economic and social resilience.
Catastrophic Dehumanization: A formal model
Polycrisis program
Thomas Homer-Dixon
A formal model that seeks to explain the causal mechanisms of sudden dehumanization in situations of extreme conflict.
Protecting Permafrost: Addressing the climate threat of Arctic thaw
Permafrost carbon program
Ian Graham
A report assessing the climate threat of Arctic permafrost thaw, potential interventions to address it, and related policy recommendations.
National Service to Support Community and National Security: A preliminary outline of components, implementation, and costs
Democracy program
David Last
A policy brief prepared for the Office of the Prime Minister for the development of a National Service initiative.
Groundwork: Regulatory guidelines for making Canada a geothermal powerhouse
Ultradeep Geothermal program
Emily Smejkal, Princess Sharlynne Cosalan, Stephanie Rose Cortinovis
A report identifying best practices to help Canadian provinces establish effective geothermal regulations and make Canada a global clean energy leader.
Defending Canada’s Democracy: A strategic framework
Democracy program
Cascade Institute fellows and staff
An analysis of the forces destabilizing Canada's democracy and a framework for building the country’s economic and social resilience.News & Views
Can new tech finally wake Canada’s sleeping geothermal giant?
The National Observer
New technologies, geological know-how, and vast untapped resources are putting geothermal at Canada’s energy forefront, says an in-depth article in Canada’s National Observer.
Canada must lead on permafrost protection
Ian Graham and John Jensen
The National Observer
Permafrost is already thawing and that thaw is accelerating. We need to understand the challenge and start dealing with it, before it’s too late.
Would you die for Canada? Polling suggests Canadians are more willing to fight for their country
Thomas Homer-Dixon and Toby Shannan
The Globe and Mail
Polling data shows most Canadians are willing to fight to defend their country against military attack.
Geothermal belongs in Canada’s industrial strategy
Emily Smejkal and Owen Henshaw
Times Colonist
Geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.
It’s time to create a new national service
David Last and Thomas Homer-Dixon
Toronto Star
New and voluntary national service programs are needed to defend Canadian sovereignty.
How Canada can lead now in geothermal energy innovation
Emily Smejkal
The Future Economy
Canada is uniquely positioned to lead the next-generation geothermal energy boom by leveraging its oil and gas expertise, but it must act now with bold policy, investment, and coordination to seize the trillion-dollar opportunity.
If you want peace, prepare for war—an ancient lesson Canada must remember
Thomas Homer-Dixon
The Globe and Mail
President Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty demand a serious response.
Canada must lead on permafrost protection
Ian Graham and John Jensen
The National Observer
Permafrost is already thawing and that thaw is accelerating. We need to understand the challenge and start dealing with it, before it’s too late.
Geothermal belongs in Canada’s industrial strategy
Emily Smejkal and Owen Henshaw
Times Colonist
Geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.
Would you die for Canada? Polling suggests Canadians are more willing to fight for their country
Thomas Homer-Dixon and Toby Shannan
The Globe and Mail
Polling data shows most Canadians are willing to fight to defend their country against military attack.
Canada’s hidden heat: How regulations can power a geothermal breakthrough
Emily Smejkal
The National Observer
Provinces should act quickly to harmonize and extend geothermal regulations across the country.
