OTTAWA, ON – [July 4, 2025] – The Canadian Circular Economy Summit (CCES 2025), held this past April 15-17 in Montréal, QC, has been lauded as a significant milestone in advancing circular economy principles and practices across Canada. This event, which brought together a diverse group of national and international stakeholders, has accelerated the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient, and circular future, making a tangible impact on the Canadian circular economy landscape.
CCES 2025 saw over 1,000 delegates register for this sold-out event from 590 diverse organizations, including industry leaders, policymakers, academics, innovators, and non-profit organizations. This diverse representation, with more than half (53%) of participating organizations from the private sector and 31% from the Province of Québec, truly reflects the broad interest and commitment to the circular economy in Canada.
The theme of CCES 2025 was ‘Tackling Canada’s Biggest Challenges’, positioning the circular economy as a critical strategy for addressing climate resilience, affordability, competitiveness, and productivity. Through this central focus, CCES 2025 catalyzed conversations and sparked dialogue around the potential Canada holds to lead on systems transformation. CCES 2025 took actionable step towards strengthening Canada’s internal cohesion and propelling action towards a unified vision for a resilient, inclusive, and regenerative economy.
CCES 2025 featured a dynamic program of insightful keynotes, engaging panel discussions, SPARK talks, interactive workshops, site tours, and networking opportunities. Participants explored critical themes such as resource optimization, sustainable design, innovative business models, supply chain resilience, and policy frameworks necessary for a thriving circular economy in Canada. Delegates left with a strong optimism and renewed commitment to implement circular solutions within their respective sectors.
“We are incredibly proud of the success of CCES 2025,” said Paul Shorthouse, Managing Director of Circular Economy Leadership Canada, one of the CCES co-hosts. “The energy and enthusiasm throughout the event were palpable, demonstrating a growing national appetite for circular economy solutions. The connections made and the knowledge shared during CCES 2025 will undoubtedly catalyze tangible progress in the coming years.”
“A collaborative spirit truly defined this year’s Summit,” added Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director of the Circular Innovation Council. “It was inspiring to witness so many brilliant minds from various sectors come together, sharing diverse perspectives and innovative solutions. This event has demonstrated the immense potential for Canada to lead in the global circular economy, and we are excited to see these ideas translate into action.”
The official CCES 2025 Event Summary Report has been released to share valuable insights and outcomes from the Summit. This comprehensive report captures the event’s key takeaways, highlights significant discussions and emerging themes, and outlines the organizers’ steps to maximize the event’s positive impact.
The success of CCES 2025 would not have been possible without the generous support of our esteemed sponsors. The event organizers would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Province of Québec’s Ministry of the Economy and Innovation, the Ministry of the Environment, Parks, and the Fight Against Climate Change, and the City of Montréal for their contributions and commitments to fostering a sustainable future.
CCES 2025 has set a new benchmark for national discourse on circular economy efforts, collaboration, and innovation. The organizing committee looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to support the growth of a robust circular economy across Canada at the next edition of the Canadian Circular Economy Summit in 2027.
About the Canadian Circular Economy Summit:
The Canadian Circular Economy Summit is a leading national bi-annual event dedicated to accelerating Canada’s transition to a circular economy. It brings together diverse stakeholders to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and showcase innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
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