Executive Summary
Chapter 1—Introduction
- Methodology
- Organization of the Report
Chapter 2—Demographic Shifts
- A Growing Population
- An Aging Population
- Greater Immigration
Chapter 3—Urbanization
- Growing Urban Populations
- Reduced Service Provisions in Rural Areas
- An Increasing Need for Infrastructure Investment
- The Growth of “Smart Cities”
- Greater Densification
- Cleaner, Greener Cities
Chapter 4—Indigenous Reconciliation
- The Enduring Legacy of Policies, Legislation, and Injustice
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
- The Importance of Reconciliation Moving Forward
Chapter 5—Climate Change
- The World Mobilizes to Tackle Climate Change
- The Impacts of Climate Change Will Be Felt Across Canada
- Rising Expectations for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
- Increasing Fossil Fuel Divestment
- Implementing the Pan-Canadian Framework on Climate Change
Chapter 6—Natural Capital Constraints
- Increasing Water Scarcity
- Ecosystem Decline and Loss of Biodiversity
- A Growing Circular Economy
- Growth in Renewable Energy and Clean-Tech
Chapter 7—Technological Advances
- Artificial Intelligence: Making Science Fiction a Reality
- A Growing Sharing Economy
- A Surge in the Number of IoT-Connected Devices
- The Widespread Adoption of 3D Printing
- The Rising Use of Cryptocurrencies
- Increasing Job Losses Resulting From Robotic Automation
- Growing Cyber Security Risks
Chapter 8—Economic Uncertainty
- The Continuing Economic Power Shift
- Rising Financial Inequality
- Increasing Female Economic Empowerment
- Greater Consumer Debt and Financial Vulnerability
Chapter 9—Public Policy
- New Trading Agreements and a Growth in Canadian Exports
- The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
- Growing Public Debt
Chapter 10—Changing Values and Expectations
- Generation Z’s Coming of Age
- Growth in E-Commerce Disrupting the Retail Sector
- Calls for Greater Corporate Transparency
- The Rise of Purpose-Driven Business
Chapter 11—Health and Diet
- Greater Obesity and Incidence of Lifestyle Diseases
- The Rising Cost of Mental Illness
- A Surge in Superbugs
- Diets Higher in Local, Organic, Plant-Based Foods
Chapter 12—Conclusion
Appendix A—Resources
Appendix B—Bibliography