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This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development proposes a framework of 18 quantitative and qualitative indicators to track Canada's progress in supporting workers and communities during the energy transition, specifically to implement the 2024 Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act.

The report examines the limitations of financed emissions as the primary metric for financial institutions (FIs) to align capital with a net-zero economy by 2050, suggesting a hybrid approach that combines portfolio-level tracking with actionable indicators and corporate transition assessments.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) proposes a framework of 18 priority indicators to help the Canadian federal government track progress under the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act (2024). The report emphasizes that measuring the transition to a net-zero economy must go beyond counting 'green jobs' to include job quality, social equity, and institutional readiness.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development proposes amendments to Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, to enhance its accountability, inclusivity, and integration with climate policies, noting that while the bill provides a useful governance framework, existing gaps limit its efficacy.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a guide published by the Forest Declaration Assessment that lists frameworks, standards, and organizations designed to help stakeholders in the agriculture, mining, and infrastructure sectors implement sustainable practices and meet forest-positive targets.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) expresses support for the Canadian federal government's interim Sustainable Jobs Plan, while calling for sufficient funding, robust legislation, and the integration of Indigenous rights and 1.5 degree-aligned pathways into the transition to a net-zero economy.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines Canadian government financial support for three major oil and gas pipeline projects since 2018, arguing that such funding risks public money and undermines climate commitments.