As Ottawa advances a “Canada Strong” economic agenda, women entrepreneurs are shaping the country’s foundations. From construction sites and farms to airline hangars, AI companies, engineering firms and women’s health startups, women-led businesses are driving job creation, innovation and exports.
Read MoreReliable water and wastewater systems are essential to Canadians’ prosperity and foundational to public health, economic development and environmental sustainability
Read MoreIn times like these, many Canadians could benefit from a clearer path forward – and the confidence that comes with having a plan
Read MoreAs Canada faces a number of significant challenges including economic uncertainty, post-secondary education plays a vital role in improving outcomes – and helping learners, industry, communities and society overall adapt to changing conditions.
Read MoreAs governments and industry move forward with a wave of new infrastructure projects, Canada is confronting a growing shortage of skilled trades workers. Alberta alone is short an estimated 22,000 workers, a figure that is expected to rise, says Rob Thompson, vice-president of manufacturing west at NOVA Chemicals.
Read MoreShaminder Singh Parmar can trace a direct line between his fulfilling career as a senior urban planner for Edmonton Public Schools and his MBA studies at the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.
Read MoreFebruary is Heart Month. And the conversation about heart health isn’t just timely, it is urgent. After all, more than half of Canadians are personally impacted by heart disease or stroke, according to a 2024 Heart & Stroke poll.
Read MoreThe transition between grade 12 and first-year university can be challenging due to a long-recognized gap learners have to navigate on their journey to post-secondary success. The rapid rise of AI has further exacerbated this chasm: at a time when students can generate instant answers, the ability to reason, verify and refine their work with integrity has become all the more crucial.
Read MoreA fun fact that I absolutely love sharing with folks I meet in my professional (and personal) life is that we at Diabetes Canada are the proud owners and caretakers of the Banting House National Historic Site in London, Ontario. The house belonged to Dr. Frederick Banting, and it’s the place where he woke up one stormy night in 1920 with a brilliant idea that ultimately led to the discovery of insulin.
Read MoreThe Canadian government has initiated an ambitious program to rapidly rearm the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) while trying to jumpstart a sluggish domestic economy. The centrepiece of the effort is the newly announced Defence Investment Agency (DIA). Modelled after the Housing Task Force, the DIA is designed to short-circuit the labyrinthine bureaucracy that has long plagued military procurement.
Read MoreAmii turns breakthroughs into meaningful action, deploying responsible technology to benefit our health, environment and communities
Read MoreThe recipe for wildfire – which applies everywhere on Earth – requires three ingredients: vegetation (fuel), ignition and conducive fire weather. While all three are subject to change, trends in extreme fire weather cause particular alarm. In Canada, the average area burnt annually by wildfires has quadrupled since the 1970s. In the past three years alone, almost 8 per cent of the country’s forests have burned.
Read MoreAdvancing a resource project from exploration to production requires steps that range from securing financial and community support to navigating regulatory requirements. Almost inevitably, the process is lengthy, with various factors determining progress.
Read MoreCanada’s nuclear sector is calling for immediate federal and provincial action to overhaul regulatory processes and clarify financing, warning that bureaucratic delays could derail the massive energy expansion needed to meet national climate goals.
Read MoreCanada is undertaking bold nation-building projects to secure our future. Today, Canadians have a rare opportunity to be part of one of the most significant conservation opportunities in our country’s history: one that delivers economic and environmental benefits across the country and around the world.
Read MoreIn the face of a changing relationship with our southern neighbour, Canada is on the cusp of rewriting its trade, defence and infrastructure story for the next century. This will mean new investments and opportunities as the country aims to make itself more efficient and productive. Economic prosperity will rely, first and foremost, on enterprising Canadians putting their skills to work.
Read MoreBranksome Hall is a leader in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, with programs, curriculum and partnerships that foster creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking in its students.
Read MoreA powerful encounter between Heart & Stroke-funded researchers and the people whose lives were saved through their work
Over 3.5 million people in Canada – across ages, ethnicities and genders – are affected by heart disease and stroke.
Read MoreFor Mike and Martha Pedersen, conservation is more than a cause – it’s a way of life. “Conservation feels like a very tangible way to make a difference,” says Martha. Having a relationship with nature is what makes their life richer.
Read MoreUniversity of Saskatchewan advancing ‘package of solutions’ for farmers and food security
Wheat – a vital food crop that feeds billions of people worldwide – plays an important role in food security. Estimates place global wheat production at nearly 800 million tonnes this year, volumes that can be achieved, in large part, due to targeted breeding of high-yielding cultivars.
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