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Future Ready SMEs' Tour:
Building Talent Pathways for Canada’s Environmental Future
Join the national tour helping Canadian SMEs cut emissions, manage risks, and stay competitive in a low-carbon economy.
Introduction
Through program funding and support from the Government of Canada’s Implementation Readiness Fund, ECO Canada has begun hosting a series of events from coast to coast, serving as critical platforms for discussions centered on decarbonization strategies for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
These events aim to encourage a rich exchange of decarbonization knowledge, best practices, and available resources among industry experts, indigenous community leaders, and businesses across Canada. By bringing together these key stakeholders, we explore practical approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the different regions across the country.
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Empowering Canada’s decarbonization transition
ECO Canada is hosting 20 events across Canada centered on empowering businesses and communities to adopt low-carbon technologies and begin/continue their journey towards achieving reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
By creating spaces where organizations, communities, and experts can come together, we enable sharing success stories, best practices, and case studies that demonstrate the tangible benefits of emissions reduction strategies.
Our past tours include events in Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal and Saskatoon where we had dialogue between industry subject matter experts, organizations and community members on support available, implementation and challenges encountered when transitioning to low carbon technologies.
These events will be ongoing till March 2027. This extended timeline will ensure that businesses, and relevant stakeholders across the nation have enough opportunity to engage, learn and contribute to Canada’s decarbonization goals.
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate at any of our events across Canada! Two ways your SME, community leader or local stakeholder can join in the discussions and start implementing low carbon technologies.
What does this event do?
- Raise awareness of sector workforce challenges
- Showcase innovative workforce development solutions
- Connect employers with talent & resources
- Bridge industry, education, & workforce organizations
- Celebrate Canadian workforce successes
- Enable employers to build future-ready talent
Who is this for?
- Employers & Industry Leaders
- Workforce Development Organizations
- Education & Training Partners
- Emerging & Transitioning Talent
Upcoming Locations
Halifax, NS
September 15, 2026
St. John’s, NF
October 13, 2026
Vancouver, BC
October 21, 2026
Edmonton, AB
November 16, 2026
Winnipeg, MB
November 30, 2026
Montreal, QC
March 8, 2027
Calgary, AB
March 17, 2027
Agenda For Each Stop
5:00 p.m. – Welcome & Introduction
5:15 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Building Canada’s Future Environmental Workforce
6:00 p.m. – Workforce Solutions Showcase
6:30 p.m. – Networking Reception
Here’s what some attendees and employers had to say about their experience:
Get Involved
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a Future Ready SME’s Tour event near you. There are several ways to take part and make an impact:
Canadian Forum for Sustainability SMEs
Join the discussion on our private LinkedIn group, and share your progress, insights, experience with fellow organisations.
Become a Panelist
Share your expertise and experience in driving decarbonization within your organization or industry.
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Accelerating Decarbonization
Learn more about the Accelerating Decarbonization Project and how we’re supporting investments and the development of low-carbon technologies that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions for communities and businesses across Canada.
