At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Canada’s employment rate had dropped over 15% compared to the previous year. Canadians from all walks of life are hurting, and data suggests that COVID-19 has put a strain on not only the response to climate change, but the prospect of a more equitable economic future. So what is to be done? Today we sit down with leading thinkers James Meadowcroft and Brendan Haley to understand the complex economic transformations taking place in our society, and pathways which can lead to a resilient future for all Canadians. Avenues for retrenchment and backsliding are also considered. We dive into recent green stimulus announcements from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and analyze efforts to make retrofits and construction of energy efficient buildings central to Canada’s economic recovery.