Archive - Building Better

Innovation in Canada Pt. 2: Tyler Hamilton is helping cleantech startups thrive

The Senior Director of Climate at MaRS discusses the importance of clean tech commercialization, and how Canada can position itself as a global leader…

Jul 15 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

Who are Canada's innovators?

For innovation to thrive in Canada, we need more than just new, shiny things

Jul 8 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

June 2025

Orlane Panet is taking urban farming global

MicroHabitat’s rooftop farms have transformed cities from Montréal to London - and they might be coming to yours next

Jun 3 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

May 2025

Fellipe Falluh is Rebuilding Our Cities

Meet the young founder bringing residential retrofits to Quebec

May 6 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

April 2025

Mehrdad Mahoutian is building better concrete

The Co-Founder of CarbiCrete discusses the challenges and triumphs of bringing sustainable concrete to market

Apr 1 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

March 2025

James Larsen is Building a Better Battery

The e-Zinc CEO on what it will take to achieve the energy transition, and why you should take a chance on volunteering

Mar 4 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

Welcome to Building Better

The newsletter about Canadians who are building a better world.

Mar 3 •

Sara Chiarotto O'Brien

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