The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts global demand for energy will increase 32 per cent by 2040 driven primarily by emerging economies in Asia, and more than a quarter of the total demand will be for oil. But unless Canada can secure access to overseas buyers, the country could miss out on the significant economic benefits of a strong oil export market.
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In a world that seems to be slipping back towards protectionism and national isolation, the international co-operative movement can provide valuable lessons on the social and economic benefits of working together. According to International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) president Monique Leroux co-ops are working to address major challenges ranging from global trade disputes and job creation to climate change and the refugee crisis.
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Read MoreCanada’s organic community is made up of people who are passionate about producing healthy food and bringing it to consumers. Among them are the Forstbauer family, who operate an organic farm in British Columbia; Mike Fronte of the distributor Mike & Mike’s; and the dedicated staff of The Big Carrot Natural Food Market in Toronto.
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Read MoreDesigned to help consumers make informed choices, a great number of logos and descriptors adorn the goods available at retailers and markets across the country. Among them is the Canada Organic logo. Yet while Canadians increasingly choose the products bearing this mark of certification, they may not be all that familiar with the stringent standards supporting it, says Rochelle Eisen, president of Canadian Organic Growers (COG).
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Read MoreAs international indigenous leaders gathered for the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, this August, a common theme emerged: Indigenous people across the globe are facing similar challenges when it comes to participating in the economy. They also share common values, such as their connection to the land and commitment to sustainability, which influence their approach to economic activity.
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