Abigail Jackson

Abigail Jackson has worked on a number of IRPP initiatives, including the Toward a More Equitable Canada research program and the Supporting Workers and Communities through Low-Carbon Transformation project. Abigail served on the secretariat of the Affordability Action Council and contributed to the research and writing of five policy briefs related to housing, transportation and food in the context of climate and affordability challenges. In 2023, she received the Jack Layton Prize for a Better Canada. Previously, Abigail worked at Habitat for Humanity, administering programs related to energy efficiency, affordable housing and community development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in business and international political economy from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Public Policy from McGill University.