This report explores how investing in nature can support both environmental protection and economic growth in Canada. It highlights the urgent need to scale up conservation finance to protect biodiversity, fight climate change, and sustain healthy ecosystems, not only in remote areas but also in cities and working landscapes. Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), urban parks, and sustainable land management practices are all part of the solution. While public funding remains essential, the report emphasizes the growing role of private and philanthropic investments to close the funding gap. By identifying successful models, key challenges, and policy opportunities, the report provides a roadmap for expanding conservation finance and building a nature-smart economy.