Futures
A research & advisory studio
Independent Publications
This collection features independent publications by Maskwa Futures—reports, briefs, and articles on sustainability, innovation, and systems change. Each piece blends policy analysis, market intelligence, and systems thinking to surface pathways for collaboration, investment, and long-term impact.
Please connect if you’re interested in exploring any of these topics—we’re always open to collaboration.
This publication examines Canada’s fragmented biofuel policy landscape and its impact on the country’s ability to compete in the global renewable energy transition. As an example of industry policy analysis for sustainable strategy and research consulting, it connects policy evaluation, market intelligence, and systems thinking to uncover pathways for collaboration, investment, and long-term impact.
Written By Erin Creegan-Dougherty
This publication explores the leadership philosophy of Dr. Jane Goodall, highlighting her approach to heart-centered leadership rooted in compassion, humility, and purpose. It examines how her lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and community empowerment provides a model for sustainable and values-driven leadership.
Through this lens, the report connects themes of empathy, collaboration, and systems thinking—illustrating how transformative leadership can drive meaningful, sustainable change across organizations and communities.
Written By Erin Creegan-Dougherty
This paper surveys the evolution of biofuels—from crop-based foundations to waste-derived, algal, and Power-to-Liquid pathways—and shows how refinery co-processing, carbon capture, and municipal-waste platforms can scale near-term supply while emerging hybrid e-fuel systems accelerate Canada’s net-zero transition, with a clear view of technologies, constraints, and policy signals.
Written By Erin Creegan-Dougherty