SFU elevates its commitments on climate action to a new level
Recognized for its sustainability leadership among universities worldwide, Simon Fraser University (SFU) is raising the bar once again. On October 19, 2021, SFU announced it has joined the United Nations-backed Race To Zero campaign – a global alliance of universities, businesses and investors, cities and regions, and other institutions committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by no later than 2050.
Read MoreToday, November 19, 2021, we published our LARGEST EVER Globe and Mail special feature: a 28-page behemoth that celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of our longstanding partners, The Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Read MoreFrom regional impacts to providing insights valued worldwide
Saskatchewan is known as the “land of living skies.” Appropriately, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is home to a research program focused on the outer reaches of our atmosphere.
Read MoreFamily enterprises in Canada have much to be proud of, from their dedication to creating jobs and value in local communities to their contribution to the economy, believes Olivier de Richoufftz, general secretary of the Family Enterprise Foundation, the charitable organization associated with Family Enterprise Canada.
Read MoreIf you’ve heard anything at all about cryptocurrency, you’ve probably also heard that it is a major environmental concern. One Earth.org article noted that a single year of bitcoin’s energy use could power all the tea kettles in the U.K. for 29 years. Clever as they are, comparisons like this lack an important element – meaningful context. For example, cryptocurrency’s energy use is still a fraction of that of the traditional banking industry.
Read MoreAwareness of cyber threats not always matched by protective actions
Cyber Security Awareness Month is held internationally each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cybersecurity. The Canadian government’s theme for its 2021 campaign is “Life Happens Online.”
Read MoreWhen it comes to investing, people generally think about risks through a backward-looking lens: historic security price performance and volatility, liquidity (ability to sell without affecting price), or traditional market risks like inflation and interest rate movements. But “there are new risks that investors need to consider,” says John Cook, senior vice president and portfolio manager for Mackenzie’s Greenchip Team. “Climate change poses both physical and transition risks to assets, as does the availability of resources that companies need to operate. The idea of risk management needs to adjust to these new realities.”
Read MoreJudy Tinning, 75, once a self-described “technological tortoise,” finds that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic she uses her computer or smartphone “for absolutely everything now.” She takes part in online courses, concerts, fitness classes, medical appointments and grocery shopping, as well as socializing with friends and staying in touch with her four grandchildren via Zoom or FaceTime.
Read MoreWhen experienced tech start-up executive Kirsten Paquette first met with Brane’s leadership team, she noticed something unique about their collective communication style: everyone was allowed to finish their sentences.
Read MoreCustody solutions catalyzing broader sustainable crypto adoption
They’re here and growing fast – and blockchain and decentralized finance have the potential to “change the way the world is functioning,” believes Patrick McLaughlin, founder of Brane Capital.
Read MoreIndependent custody key to supporting security and market growth
Cryptocurrency news continues to arrive at a furious pace, reflecting the ongoing growth of this asset class‘s appeal as well as rising trust in blockchain, crypto’s foundational technology.
Read MoreBuilding on the benefits of digital insurance with augmented customer service.
Read MoreIn spring 2020, entrepreneurs Sarah Sklash and April Brown were preparing for the seasonal opening of The June boutique motel in Prince Edward County in Ontario’s wine region. Just four years earlier, the two friends had quit their full-time jobs to pursue their vision of “re-imagining the experience of staying at a motel.”
Read MoreA champion of young people’s infinite potential.
Read MoreWith an established atmosphere of discovery across diverse disciplines – combining leading researchers and academics with some of Canada’s most outstanding academic and research facilities – the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has the bold vision to confront the world’s “wicked problems.”
Read MoreCombining security with agility: Leveraging core competencies to support Canada’s open-banking future.
Read MoreIndigenous learners are under-represented in STEAM educational programs and careers.
Read MoreJust over 50 per cent of Canadians believe it is important for the country to be a world leader in scientific achievements, but far fewer – only 42 per cent – think Canada is already the best in the world or even above average in its scientific achievements.
Read MoreSupport for ESG and climate action reaches tipping point.
Read MoreImproving the ecological footprint through food waste reduction.
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