Posts in Innovation
Canada-Norway: New momentum for a deepened partnership

A relationship built on strong historical bonds

“Canada is one of Norway’s closest partners,” says Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. “At a time of geopolitical change, we are bound together by shared values, common security interests and a strong commitment to the rules-based international order. As North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies and Arctic nations, I see a range of opportunities to deepen our co-operation in areas such as defence, energy, critical minerals, ocean management and innovation.”

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Recognizing how payroll professionals help employees pursue goals and reach milestones

Most employees would readily agree it is crucial their paycheques are accurate and delivered on time, and they acknowledge that payroll’s function is very important to their lives. They may not be as aware of the added value that payroll professionals provide when they apply their expertise to solving problems or enhancing a person’s financial well-being.   

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Tech-forward approach puts humans first

Trafalgar Castle School instills human values into technology studies

Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital design and virtual reality (VR) are among the advanced technologies that students engage with from the earliest grades at Trafalgar Castle School. In an increasingly automated world, the educators at Trafalgar strive to prepare graduates to succeed in the growing number of fields that are infused with technology.

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Building sovereignty at sea, anchoring Canada’s defence future

As geopolitical tensions sharpen and the Arctic takes on renewed strategic importance, Canada is facing a familiar question with fresh urgency: how to secure its sovereignty in an increasingly contested world. For Leo Martin, who was named chief operating officer of Seaspan Shipyards earlier this year, part of the answer lies not just in what Canada builds, but where – and how – it builds it.

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Right moves needed to modernize Canada’s military

The 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.

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Leveraging the power of music

Many great performers have shared unforgettable moments with audiences at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto. The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, the not-for-profit organization that operates the iconic venues and additional performance spaces in Allied Music Centre, is leveraging the power of music to bring people together and help foster a more connected and understanding society.

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Government’s growth push puts spotlight on exploration

The Carney government has set ambitions for Canada to build the strongest economy in the G7 and to make mineral development and production a key driver of growth, positioning the country as a strategic supplier to allies. Industry groups say those goals depend on a robust exploration sector, where access to investment remains a persistent hurdle.

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