Mark Abma, on a slope, is pure magic. Whether you’re watching footage of his progress down a snowy precipice, over rocky terrain or through a forested gully, you’re bound to hold your breath until he’s safely at the bottom.
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Read MoreAs the largest land conservation organization in Canada, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) relies on a vast amount of data in its work to protect some of the country’s most important natural areas. From hand-held GPS devices to camera-equipped drones, NCC staff use a range of technologies to identify natural areas in need of protection, and to monitor properties that NCC manages or owns.
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But he also knows the challenges and was reminded of some once again in the most recent Fraser Institute report on LNG in B.C. The report acknowledged that strong environmental and other protections are necessary before LNG projects can proceed, but warned that regulatory and other delays are hindering the ability of B.C. to compete for potentially lucrative LNG sales in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Read MoreIt was no surprize to the leaders of Canada’s oil and gas industry when Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, told a news conference at the G20 energy ministers’ summit in Istanbul, Turkey, earlier this month that global investment in oil and gas is expected to be 20 per cent lower in 2015 compared to last year – the biggest year-on-year decline in the industry’s history.
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Across the country, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners work to conserve important natural habitat for the plants and animals that live in it. Much of NCC’s work aims to improve habitat in wetlands, along riverbanks, in estuaries or along coastlines.
Read MoreTwo decades ago, few mining exploration companies were open to hearing about Energold’s new modular drilling rig concept. Today, the company’s name and drilling technologies are recognized around the world for efficiency and socially- and environmentally minded practices.
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The co-operative movement is more than 100 years old, but its spirit is alive in young people, who are taking on leadership roles and playing a visible part in the debate on co-operative and sustainable development.
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Read MoreIn Canada, there are some 9,000 co-operatives and mutuals with a total membership of 18 million. Yet while four out of every 10 Canadians are members of at least one co-op, Denyse Guy, executive director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC), sees a need for more awareness about the principles and values that define the co-op model.
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Research data shows that there are 2.6 million co-operatives worldwide, with 1 billion members and 250 million jobs. Within G20 nations alone, co-operatives account for 12 per cent of all jobs and an annual revenue of $3-trillion (U.S.). This demonstrated economic impact has increasingly enabled members of the co-operative movement to find a seat at the decision-makers’ table for discussing pressing present and future international challenges.
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Read MoreFormer U.S. president Bill Clinton, poet Maya Angelou and media phenomenon Oprah Winfrey are just some of the accomplished individuals who credit a teacher with making a pivotal difference in their lives.
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Read MoreIt’s been a quarter-century since the Toronto 35 Index Participation Fund – the first North American ETF – was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, launching a global industry that has grown to more than $2.79-trillion US in assets under administration.
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Amid volatile markets, ETF investors hoping to reap better returns – and continue paying lower costs – are turning to “smart beta” alternatives to traditional index funds.
While market capitalization-based index ETFs reduce systematic risk, increasing evidence shows other factors may produce longer-term outperformance, says Barry Gordon, president of Toronto-based First Asset.
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For decades, mutual funds were the go-to investment for Canadians. While they still hold most of the country’s investment dollars, exchange-traded funds have gained ground and continue to grow strong. There are many reasons why investors are turning to ETFs – they’re cheaper, for one – but there are still a lot of people who aren’t familiar with how this security works. This Q&A looks at some of the basics you need to know about ETFs.
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Selling clothes to the world’s largest garment manufacturer is no easy feat, but it can be achieved with the right brand and market strategy.
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Humans aren’t the only creatures on Earth that need to get around. Animals in the wild have to travel as well, some to migrate, some to hunt and others to find mates. And that’s just one of the reasons that the Frontenac Arch – a 50-kilometre-long extension of exposed Precambrian rock that runs through southeastern Ontario and upstate New York from Westport to the Thousand Islands – is so important.
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Read MoreWhen we think of forests, we think of trees. But our forests are much more than trees – they are places of beauty and biodiversity that provide habitat for many species. These rich ecosystems also perform essential functions, including absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, purifying water and producing oxygen.
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Imagine if every year – along with all the other bills you received – you were sent an invoice from nature for the “goods and services” you enjoyed: clean water, breathable air, the pollination services of bees, to name a few. These ecosystem processes can be assigned a “natural capital value,” says Dan Kraus, Weston conservation scientist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), adding that economists are able to put “a dollar value on the services nature provides to help us all understand how the loss of these resources would affect us economically. “
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Long gone are the days when buying organic at the grocery store meant choosing from a limited selection of fresh fruits and vegetables in a small corner of the produce section. Organic food products have evolved from niche to mainstream, and today’s supermarket shoppers seeking organic options have much to choose from.
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Read MoreFarm tours, open gardens, wine tastings, food fairs, special deals and in-store education sessions are just a few examples of what’s on offer during Canada’s National Organic Week, held from September 19 to 27. The events – reflecting a wide range of facets and members of Canada’s organic community – are sure to appeal to participants and audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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For Dr. Rimjhim Duggal Stephens it’s no contest: eating organic food just makes more sense. “Organic foods contain higher nutrient levels, leading to improved diets and overall health, and they also help reduce the risk of disease, including diabetes, stroke and heart disease,” says the senior health and nutrition strategist at Nature’s Path Foods. Dwindling nutrient levels in many conventionally grown and produced foods are a real concern, she adds.
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