The Canadian Brain Economy Initiative (CBEI) believes Canada’s greatest asset is the potential of its people. We provide the connective tissue that brings together individuals, organizations, communities, and governments across all sectors of society to create value and impact for people living in Canada by strengthening brain health and brain skills across the lifespan.

CBEI welcomes your contribution as we work together to advance three reinforcing outcomes:

Human flourishing — where people have the health, well-being, connection, agency and capabilities to learn, thrive and realize their full potential throughout life.

Economic prosperity — where organizations and communities have the brain capital to be productive, innovative and competitive, expanding social and economic opportunity for individuals and communities.

National resilience — where Canada has the human capacity to absorb shocks, adapt to disruption, maintain social cohesion and protect its ability to determine its own future.

Brain Economy Lexicon

Brain capital: Combination of our lifelong brain health and skills.

Brain health: Our cognitive, emotional, social and neurological wellbeing, inclusive of mental and substance use health.

Brain skills: Cognitive and interpersonal abilities that allow people to adapt, relate, and contribute meaningfully to their lives and communities.

Brain economy: The system that promotes brain capital across the lifespan to encourage human flourishing, economic prosperity and national resilience for all.

Canadian Brain Economy Initiative Fact Sheet

Want important information on the brain economy in Canada in one place? Our fact sheet provides a clear overview of key terms and helpful insights on the opportunities for economic and health prosperity in Canada. Learn about why the Canadian Brain Economy Initiative matters!

Unlocking Canada’s Brain Capital Toward Human Flourishing, Economic Prosperity and National Resilience

Want valuable insights and expert knowledge about brain capital? Explore our latest white paper, packed with useful information, key findings, and practical insights to help you better understand the reinforcing outcomes behind the efforts of the Canadian Brain Economy Initiative.

CBEI is being built with and for partners across Canada. Our impact will depend on the people and voices who shape CBEI’s work. Get involved by completing the form below, reading our white paper here or interacting with us on LinkedIn. We welcome your ideas and look forward to hearing from you.