New Economy Canada was created to accelerate the shift toward a new, clean economy. We connect leaders, communities, and ideas to ensure Canada’s transition delivers opportunity for all: jobs, affordability, energy security, and global competitiveness, all built on clean growth.
2025: Fully charged
After launching in late 2023, we’ve grown from an idea into a start-up, and now into a credible organization with growing influence.
Despite economic uncertainty, political change and challenges to national sovereignty, Canada’s clean economy held steady in 2025.
Key wins that New Economy Canada, our members, partners and allies championed in 2025 include:
- 82% of projects referred to the Major Projects Office align with new economy priorities.
- Budget 2025 reaffirmed industrial carbon pricing and unlocked investments in clean electricity and critical minerals.
- Ontario’s first integrated energy plan is key to prioritizing affordability, security and clean energy.
- B.C.’s clean power action plan reinforces the role of clean power as central to economic growth and reconciliation.
These wins, along with New Economy Canada’s efforts throughout the year, are captured in our 2025 Annual Report. Download the full report now, or read on for a summary of what we achieved in 2025.
Our 2025 achievements
1. Growing a strong, engaged alliance of partners
- 60+ partners and collaborators across Canada
- Representing $204 billion CAD in annual revenues and 411,000 workers in Canada
- Learn more about our partners by watching our profile series on clean economy workers ↓
2. Broadening influence through collaboration
- Partnered to develop policy recommendations, raise awareness and advocate for action
- Read the NEC + Energy Storage Canada op-ed in The Hill Times
3. Showcasing local clean economy businesses (#GettingThingsBuilt tour)
- Calgary and Vancouver tour stops highlighted jobs and export opportunities in clean tech
- Watch our Calgary tour video ↓
4. Sharing policy recommendations to drive growth.
- Engaged partners and think tanks to identify high-impact policies for investment and growth
- Read our nation-building clean electricity policy.
5. Inspiring Canadians about economy opportunities
- Launched a digital campaign to raise awareness of Canada’s clean, innovative and competitive economy
- Watch our campaign video ↓
6. Making the case for clean economy investment
- Released “Strong signals in the noise” to raise the profile of clean energy, tech and industry in economic discussions
- Read more about it here
Looking ahead to 2026
The influence we built in 2025 — across government, industry and civil society — gives us a powerful platform for impact in 2026.
We know the path ahead won’t be easy. With heightened economic concerns, Canadians, businesses and our political leaders are scrutinizing every opportunity to grow the economy. It’s our job to make sure the clean economy isn’t overlooked in favour of older, familiar industries — and to show how it will drive prosperity, resilience and competitiveness.
Canada needs a louder, clearer conversation about the clean economy. In 2026, we will deepen relationships, strengthen our voice, and elevate the practical, cross-sector solutions that will help Canada succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.
