Just and equitable transition to the circular economy (CE): an exploratory analysis of the social externalities of local CE experiments in Quebec

To what extent does the transition to the circular economy at city and regional level have a positive or negative impact on local populations in Quebec? To answer this question, this research project will combine a systematic literature review on the social impacts of transition processes and local CE initiatives with an empirical study of two local Quebec experiences, with the aim of identifying, classifying and analyzing the social externalities (positive and negative) of the transition to the CE in Quebec. The proposed research activities will enable the development of a social impact assessment grid for transition processes and local CE experiments that can be replicated in other Quebec contexts.