We solve global problems
A Canadian research centre addressing urgent and complex 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
Deep Listening: Assessing the social acceptance of geothermal energy in Alberta and British Columbia
Ultradeep geothermal program
Katherine Matos Meza and Carlos Gorraez Meraz
New Cascade research shows geothermal energy is broadly accepted but not yet well understood — a critical moment in adoption of the clean-energy technology.
Geothermal Potential in Baker Lake, Nunavut
Ultradeep geothermal program
Ysaline Bacon
Research to support enhanced geothermal systems in Northern remote communities
Global Systemic Stresses: Understanding the drivers of polycrisis
Polycrisis program
Michael Lawrence, Megan Shipman, and Chris Collins
A Global Risk Institute research report of the longer-term systemic stresses driving the polycrisis.
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.
The Deep Heat Advantage
Ultradeep geothermal program
Gordon Brasnett, Megan Eyre, and Peter Massie
A techno-economic analysis of enhanced geothermal systems in western and northwestern Canada
The Deep Heat Advantage
Ultradeep geothermal program
Gordon Brasnett, Megan Eyre, and Peter Massie
A techno-economic analysis of enhanced geothermal systems in western and northwestern Canada
Deep Listening: Assessing the social acceptance of geothermal energy in Alberta and British Columbia
Ultradeep geothermal program
Katherine Matos Meza and Carlos Gorraez Meraz
New Cascade research shows geothermal energy is broadly accepted but not yet well understood — a critical moment in adoption of the clean-energy technology.
Geothermal Exploration, Data Sovereignty, and Indigenous Power
Ultradeep geothermal program
Leighton Gall and Cyndi Bonn
Research demonstrates how robust data governance empowers Indigenous Peoples to lead the renewable energy transformation while advancing their sovereignty.
Geothermal Potential in Baker Lake, Nunavut
Ultradeep geothermal program
Ysaline Bacon
Research to support enhanced geothermal systems in Northern remote communities
Global Systemic Stresses: Understanding the drivers of polycrisis
Polycrisis program
Michael Lawrence, Megan Shipman, and Chris Collins
A Global Risk Institute research report of the longer-term systemic stresses driving the polycrisis.
The Deep Heat Advantage
Ultradeep geothermal program
Gordon Brasnett, Megan Eyre, and Peter Massie
A techno-economic analysis of enhanced geothermal systems in western and northwestern CanadaNews & Views
Researchers use “deep listening” to gauge geothermal sentiments
Cascade Institute partners with Seequent to map Canada’s geothermal resources
Meet the rock doctor modelling Canada’s geothermal opportunity
Canada must consider the risk of U.S. coercion
Thomas Homer-Dixon and Adam Gordon
The Globe and Mail
Canadians must confront the new reality that the U.S. could use military coercion against Canada, argues a Globe and Mail op-ed co-authored by Cascade Institute Executive Director Thomas Homer-Dixon and Adam Gordon, an affiliated Cascade researcher and former legal adviser to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Geothermal power is the key to cheaper energy in the Canadian Arctic
Gordon Brasnett, Leighton Gall, and Peter Massie
The Globe and Mail
To defend its sovereignty, Canada should launch Project AURORA – the Arctic Underground Research Observatory for Resource Advancement.
AI disruption points to higher taxes on big tech
Christopher Collins and Matt Gerken
Investment Week
AI’s disruption of jobs will spur governments to raise taxes on Big Tech to support displaced workers.
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 must consider the risk of U.S. coercion
Thomas Homer-Dixon and Adam Gordon
The Globe and Mail
Canadians must confront the new reality that the U.S. could use military coercion against Canada, argues a Globe and Mail op-ed co-authored by Cascade Institute Executive Director Thomas Homer-Dixon and Adam Gordon, an affiliated Cascade researcher and former legal adviser to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Welcome to the Polycene
Thomas Friedman
The New York Times
The Polycene, Friedman writes, “will be the first era in which humanity must govern, innovate, collaborate and coexist at a planetary scale in order to thrive.”
How the polycrisis is making young people Canada’s unhappiest generation
Nicole Thompson
The Canadian Press
Experts including Cascade Institute fellow Megan Shipman explain how Canadian youth are particularly affected by the Polycrisis.
AI disruption points to higher taxes on big tech
Christopher Collins and Matt Gerken
Investment Week
AI’s disruption of jobs will spur governments to raise taxes on Big Tech to support displaced workers.
