Doing business in China has always been an exercise in multiple currency conversions. To buy and sell from the Chinese, companies have historically had to convert money between U.S. dollars, China’s currency – called the renmimbi – and their own country’s currency.
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As the world’s population is approaching nine billion people, with more than half living in cities, measures for increasing environmental sustainability gain critical importance for our quality of life, says Toby A. A. Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights. And green buildings are part of the solution
Read MoreToday’s travellers are finding more and more opportunities to buy things through airlines, from paying for onboard meals, premium entertainment and wifi to pre-booking hotels, rental cars and excursions at their destination.
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After a long Canadian winter, most of us look forward to summer and spending more time outdoors. Naturally, this means more exposure to the sun’s rays and their potentially harmful effects. A few proven methods of sun protection can help alleviate our well-founded concerns about UV exposure. And while it is recommended that sunscreen should be worn year-round, summer is a great time to get into the habit of making sunscreen part of your daily routine.
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Across the country, more than 11,000 Canadians will come together between May and September this year to participate in Walk Now, the single most important annual fundraising initiative for Autism Speaks Canada (ASC). Since 2007, Walk Now participants have raised more than $9.8-million for research, advocacy and support services for individuals with autism and their families.
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The understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is coming into the light. The science is advancing and with increased understanding, there is hope that earlier identification, intervention and evidence-based services will follow. View full report online at globeandmail.com.
Read MoreFor many, a visit to the movie theatre is a treat they take for granted but for individuals impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, this kind of outing can present a unique set of challenges. A new program entitled Sensory Friendly Screenings, developed by Cineplex Entertainment in partnership with Autism Speaks Canada, removes barriers that can prevent the ASD community from enjoying the movie theatre experience.
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Managing type 1 diabetes is not easy, especially during pregnancy, and improved glycemic control – keeping blood glucose levels within a tight range – has been linked to better pregnancy outcomes for both mothers and babies. “Hats off to the women – they work incredibly hard to have healthy babies,” says Lois Donovan, medical director of diabetes in pregnancy in the Calgary zone of Alberta Health Services.
Read MoreWhen Erin Johnstone heard about a study testing the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring technology in pregnancy, she eagerly signed up. The 29-year-old Calgary mother with type 1 diabetes said she had two reasons for wanting to participate – to advance diabetes research and to carefully monitor her blood sugar levels during her third pregnancy.
Read MoreThe modern concept of supply chain management resulted from the recognition that supply chains are most effective when supply chain processes are not only managed together within a company, but managed across firms externally, says Garland Chow, director of the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security and an associate professor of operations and logistics at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.
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Two decades after e-commerce transformed the way people buy products and services, technology and evolving customer behaviour are once again driving change with omni-channel retailing that seeks to engage consumers at every possible touch point and give them the flexibility to shop and claim their purchases when and where they please.
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Today’s supply chain teams are increasingly being challenged to demonstrate how they provide a sustainable competitive advantage and move beyond the traditional boundaries of supply chain functions.
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Health-care fraud continues to be a problem throughout Canada, says Joel Alleyne, executive director of the Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association (CHCAA).
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Fighting fraud is a never-ending battle, and the public needs to play a big role in helping combat it, says John Pecman, Canada’s Commissioner of Competition.
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The notion of selling Canadian wines in Europe may sound far-fetched. But Okanagan-B.C. sister wineries La Stella and Le Vieux Pins have proved that with the right approach, even in markets overflowing with fine wines it is possible to become a toast of the town.
Read MoreAs Canada celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, it can look back on a number of achievements. Much has been accomplished in creating equality for men and women in Canada, especially in the areas of health and education, yet gender parity is still far off when it comes to economic well-being. On average, women working full-time earn 20 per cent less than their male peers and have fewer chances to be promoted. Making the case for the benefits of a diverse workforce, industry leaders are issuing a call to action.
Read MoreWhat are Canadian colleges doing to prepare the next generation of young Canadians to work and prosper in the global economy? Quite a lot, says Paul Brennan, vice president, international partnerships for Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Read MoreAt Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) in Alberta, one group of visitors gets more attention than any other – along with more hugs and pets. Puppy Days, a GPRC collaboration with the local SPCA, brings canine companions to the campus throughout the year.
Read MoreWhen it comes to early-stage entrepreneurship activity – the percentage of working-age people either starting a new business or involved in one that’s less than 42 months old – Canada ranks second in the world and closely behind the United States, according to the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM).
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