Tracking Progress on Sustainable Jobs in Canada

The document outlines a framework for monitoring sustainable jobs in Canada to ensure accountability and support the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan. It recommends the use of 19 proposed indicators and draws on international experiences from Scotland, South Africa, and Ireland to emphasize the importance of data collection, transparency, and public communication in managing the transition away from fossil fuels.

• Monitoring sustainable jobs is critical for maintaining public and worker support for the energy transition and for informing the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan, as it allows governments to improve decision-making and course-correct when progress deviates from goals.
• The guide proposes 19 specific indicators to facilitate transparent, evidence-based just transition policy in Canada, utilizing insights from international case studies and interviews with experts in Scotland, South Africa, and Ireland.
• Core recommendations for effective progress tracking include the implementation of strong data collection and coordination, the sharing of lessons learned, transparency, and clear communication with the public.

APA

Parenteau,, S. D. C. (2026). Tracking Progress on Sustainable Jobs in Canada. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/tracking-progress-sustainable-jobs-canada

Chicago

Parenteau,, Simon Dünnenberger,Laura Cameron,Serene. Tracking Progress on Sustainable Jobs in Canada. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2026. https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/tracking-progress-sustainable-jobs-canada.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{parenteau2026tracking, author = {Parenteau,, Simon Dünnenberger,Laura Cameron,Serene}, title = {{Tracking Progress on Sustainable Jobs in Canada}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2026}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/tracking-progress-sustainable-jobs-canada}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }