The past two months marked two very different but equally significant marine conservation milestones in the 30-by-30 quest, Canada’s ambition of conserving 30 per cent of marine habitat by 2030.
On the west coast, the Gitdisdzu Lugyeks marine protected area was awarded a blue park designation, the first in Canada
Read MoreInnovation and talent key to solving societal challenges
It’s easy to come away impressed when a startup is able to take an idea and turn it into an innovation that addresses critical societal needs. It’s even more remarkable when a city attracts a cluster of companies in one field, each recognized globally for ground-breaking work.
Read MoreThermal energy waste has been a long-burning issue for the companies that make the products consumers and businesses use every day. It’s a significant obstacle in the global race to meet carbon-neutral goals, given that this type of energy – essentially heat that’s produced by burning fuel – accounts for an estimated 90 per cent of industrial energy use.
Read MoreIt’s hard to think of many activities humans undertake that don’t require using arms and hands. From work-related motions to household chores, caregiving, driving and sports, much of the movements that define our daily routines rely on the proper functioning of our upper body.
Read MoreImagine a map of every field under agricultural production across Western Canada, showing detailed information about what crops are currently grown and whether they represent an optimal use for local conditions
Read MoreThe quest to achieve UN net-zero emissions targets by 2050 has been embraced by more than 120 countries worldwide, including Canada. The challenge for organizations large and small is often how to translate greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction ambitions into action, especially in the realm of ever-changing regulations and competing priorities.
Read MoreSolar panels, heat-exchange systems and green roofs may come to mind when people think of green real estate, yet sustainability solutions can take myriad shapes and forms, says George Carras, founder and CEO of R-LABS, a Canadian venture builder and partnership structure dedicated to unlocking industry innovation.
Read MoreApril is World Autism Month, an annual time for a dedicated conversation about autism. Autism Speaks Canada is a leading source of information and a national charity championing inclusion for the autism community. For nearly two decades, Autism Speaks Canada has advocated for, supported and stood with autistic people at every stage of their lives. To celebrate World Autism Month, they are calling upon autism allies to #ActFearlessly for change by launching a new autistic-led Champions of Change program. They also collaborated with other autism organizations across Canada to report on the effects of the pandemic on Canadians on the spectrum.
Read MoreTrafalgar Castle School is committed to preparing students to become leaders in STEAM careers – not only by developing their skills and knowledge but also building their confidence.
Read MorePicture a rural and remote region in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, where village life is shaped by traditional and conservative norms that have historically meant that women miss out on economic participation. Against this backdrop, Barbara Grantham, president and CEO, CARE Canada, recently met a participant of the organization’s Women’s Empowerment through Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WESE) project.
Read MoreMany discussions about the clean energy transition revolve around energy metals, the materials needed for a shift away from fossil fuels. While lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel are among the minerals often mentioned in this context, there is one element that more accurately fits the term – and that’s uranium, says David Cates, president and CEO of Denison Mines Corp. “What other people call energy metals are really battery or transmission metals. Uranium, on the other hand, is literally used to make electricity.”
Read MoreDue to the transnational nature of today’s urgent challenges, addressing issues such as climate change, geopolitical strife, economic competition and health crises requires international collaboration.
Read MoreGrant program strengthens communities and services for autistic individuals and their families
ierra L. learned that modest investments yield profound impacts when she took part in the Canada Community Inclusion Project (CCIP) Micro-Grant Program. This grant is funded in part by Canada Service Corps and is run by Autism Speaks Canada.
Read More“Connection” is the word that best captures the experiences of Dianne Whelan, a B.C.-based writer and filmmaker, along her quest to traverse all land and water routes of the Trans Canada Trail.
Read MoreFred Victor wants GTA residents to Picture a Toronto Where Everyone Has a Home
When Carlos lost his job, he also lost his home and found himself living on Toronto’s unforgiving streets.
“During my times on the streets, I felt a level of desperation I never thought I would experience. It was a dark and lonely place,” he recalls.
Read MoreEV sector leads the way towards sustainable transportation
More effort needed to drive greener transport ambitions
anada has made progress over the past 20 years towards sustainable transportation systems but has a long way to go to match advancements elsewhere says Bissan Ghaddar, John M. Thompson chair in Engineering Leadership and Innovation, and associate professor, Management Science and Sustainability at Ivey Business School at Western University in London, Ontario.
Read MoreEfforts to address plastics used in agriculture taking root
Five decades ago, when Barry Friesen worked his first job on a dairy farm, plastic products were scarce. Today, efforts are underway to address the proliferation of plastics now routinely used in modern agriculture processes.
Read MoreWSP works with clients to integrate considerations of biodiversity and climate change at every project stage
ompanies around the world increasingly recognize that taking action to preserve nature is not only the right thing to do – it is also good for business.
Read MoreFor veterans and first responders with PTSD, a service dog helps them integrate back into society
Retired Sergeant Dwayne Sawyer enjoyed virtually every minute of his 22-year career as a cook with the Canadian forces. But tours as a United Nations peacekeeper in Kuwait and Bosnia and two deployments with his unit to Afghanistan took their toll.
Read MoreUniversity of Waterloo tackling cancer with personalized immunotherapy
Immune therapy is a powerful new way to treat cancer, harnessing the body’s natural defences to find and kill cancer cells.
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