Advancing a national approach to the circular economy

Taking a strategic, national approach to advancing a circular economy for Canada will help ensure that opportunities and benefits are maximized while barriers are addressed. Establishing a comprehensive, harmonized policy framework across Canada, based on established standards of practice, is a critical enabler to driving circular economy activities and investments.

Achieving the full benefits of a circular economy will require transformational systems change at multiple levels that is often only possible by leveraging new models of collaboration that challenge traditional structures.

CELC is working to advance the circular economy in Canada at a national level by focusing on a number of important enablers, including supportive policy.  At a macro-level, CELC has championed strategic policy efforts by developing a strategic framework and Canada’s first Circular Economy Action Plan, supporting the development of governance models and policy collaboration, and activating regional innovation, harmonization, and collaboration.