SUMMARY REPORT: FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION 2025 SMART GROWTH SYMPOSIUM This report synthesizes key takeaways from the 2025 Smart Growth Symposium, cohosted by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Lawson Climate Institute (formerly the Climate Positive Energy Initiative). The event brought together leaders from industry, academia, and government to explore strategies for sustainable growth in Ontario. Through the Table Talk series, focused on innovation and sustainability, participants exchanged ideas and identified opportunities to strengthen Ontario’s path to smart, inclusive growth. Discussions covered a range of priorities, including energy grids, critical minerals, digital infrastructure, workforce development, green building, agrifood sustainability, sustainable finance, smart mobility and overall business competitiveness. The Ontario Chamber and Lawson Climate Institute share a commitment to fostering innovation as a cornerstone to Ontario’s sustainable and inclusive economic future. ONTARIO’S ENERGY GRIDS – A CLEAN ENERGY ADVANTAGE Ontario’s clean, reliable, and diverse energy grid is recognized globally as a benchmark for sustainability. As demand rises with electrification and population growth, the province must continue to strike a balance between reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
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