Since its launch in 2018, CELC worked to build momentum and advance circularity efforts in Canada with a focus in three areas: (1) Advancing Critical Enablers for the Circular Economy (2) Convening Ecosystem Stakeholders (3) Undertaking Deep-Dive Sector Work. You can find more information on our previous work below.
Finance and investment are critical enablers for the circular economy, mobilizing capital to support business and community efforts while addressing…
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Achieving the full benefits of a circular economy will require transformational systems change at multiple levels that is often only…
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Access to information and knowledge sharing is essential to advancing the circular economy in Canada, and must be based on…
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CELC hosted an Online Community Platform (Circul8) that provided a virtual space for our CELC Partner Network to connect, share…
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CELC regularly hosted free, public webinars and events as part of its Knowledge Series dedicated to sharing information on topics…
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Circular Economy Leadership Canada founded and co-hosted the Canadian Circular Economy Summit (CCES) in 2023 and 2025, in collaboration with…
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Demand for primary metals and minerals is projected to escalate over the next 30 years, driven by rising global population,…
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Canada’s agri-food industry—which includes all the enterprises that produce, sell, and deliver food—is one of Canada’s most important economic sectors.…
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Construction is one of the most important economic sectors in Canada, generating more than $150 billion in GDP in 2022.…
Click here...As of 2026, our work continues with a focus on accelerating the adoption of circular strategies and practices within Canada's construction and real estate sector. Find out more:
Circular Construction Canada