Supporting Canada's First National Deep Geothermal Energy Roadmap
The Cascade Institute serves as the Secretariat for the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition and is coordinating the development of the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap.
The Roadmap aims to position Canada as a global leader in deep geothermal energy. Developed by the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition, it will provide an evidence-based pathway for identifying the technologies, policies, investments, and partnerships needed to unlock Canada's geothermal potential. The Roadmap brings together industry leaders, Indigenous partners, communities, researchers, governments, utilities, and investors to build consensus around practical actions that can accelerate geothermal development across Canada.
In June 2026, Natural Resources Canada announced funding support for the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap through its Energy Innovation Program https://natural-resources.canada.ca/funding-partnerships/energy-innovation-program, recognizing the importance of geothermal energy as a source of secure, clean, and reliable baseload power for Canadians.
About the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap
Canada possesses world-class expertise in drilling, subsurface engineering, and energy development. The Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap will help translate these strengths into a globally competitive geothermal sector.
The Roadmap has three objectives:
Tell Canada's geothermal story by building awareness of geothermal energy's role in Canada's economic and energy future.
Generate new data and analysis through major modelling and research studies examining energy system impacts, supply chain opportunities, and global market potential.
Build consensus for action through engagement with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, industry, governments, and experts across Canada.
About the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition
The Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition was established in 2025 to build a united voice across Canadian sectors advancing geothermal. Coalition members span industry, Indigenous organizations, communities, academia, government, technology developers, and other stakeholders united by a shared vision: making Canada a global leader in geothermal energy. Read the CDGC Declaration.
The Coalition provides strategic direction and expertise throughout the Roadmap process, helping ensure recommendations are grounded in real-world experience, credible analysis, and broad national participation.
Cascade Institute's Role
As Secretariat to the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition, the Cascade Institute provides project coordination, governance support, stakeholder engagement, communications, and administrative leadership for the Roadmap process. The Secretariat works closely with Coalition members, working groups, and partners to ensure the Roadmap reflects diverse perspectives and delivers actionable recommendations for Canada's geothermal future.
Learn More
The Coalition maintains the primary public website for Roadmap updates, Coalition membership information, announcements, and opportunities to participate.
Visit the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition website.
For information about Cascade Institute's role as Secretariat, please contact:
Peter Massie
Director, Geothermal Energy Office
Cascade Institute, Royal Roads University
E-mail: massie@cascadeinstitute.org
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