Contribution (2023-2026)
$140,000
The Institute for Research on Public Policy’s (IRPP) Community Transformations Project identifies communities in Canada that are more likely to experience workforce disruption because of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project also provides policy recommendations to increase resilience within these communities.
“One of our key learnings has been the importance of clear and consistent communication to help stakeholders understand the methodology and goals of the project,” says Jennifer Ditchburn, IRPP’s President and CEO. “Engagement with people at the community level has also been critical to the success of the project.”
The Community Transformations Project involves over 20 publications and extensive engagement with governments, communities and stakeholders. Key achievements include an interactive online map of community susceptibility, infographics and community profiles that provide local perspectives.
The McConnell Foundation helped identify areas of connection with other research projects,” explains Ditchburn. “The Foundation also shared lessons from previous research on effective approaches to communicating with communities that could experience workforce disruption because of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These connections informed the Community Transformations Project’s approach to communications, outreach and engagement, and helped to amplify the project’s reach and impact.”
Ditchburn shares that “The IRPP hopes that communities can use the analysis and profiles to highlight the need for additional support, and that the project informs government policy discussions.”
Thank you to the The Institute for Research on Public Policy for the images used on this page and others throughout this report.