Earth Day: every day
Making environmental engagement an ongoing team effort of individuals, businesses, organizations and government
Earth Day presents an opportunity to highlight the commitments of individuals, communities, companies and countries to advance environmental sustainability. But how to convey a sense of the myriad efforts and initiatives under way in Canada? By collecting – and displaying – the signatures of Canadians on a giant flag unveiled for Earth Week.
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Modern dietary habits put tooth enamel’s protective properties at risk
Nature designed enamel as a remarkably effective first-line defender of our teeth in a complex and often harsh environment – the inside of our mouth.
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Good gut, bad gut
Your digestive system – when it’s working well – is a beautiful thing. It is responsible for breaking down the food you eat, extracting and absorbing nutrients, keeping out toxins and eliminating waste. Not only does the gastrointestinal tract host 60 to 80 per cent of your immune system, it is also loaded with neurons releasing the same neurotransmitters found in the brain, hence the “gut feelings” you experience.
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Growing ETF market offers new opportunities for investors
If proof was needed of the burgeoning popularity of exchange traded funds (ETFs), consider the prospectuses filed in recent months by two of Canada’s top money managers.
Mackenzie Investments and TD Asset Management have built their business largely on mutual funds. But their prospectuses suggest that both are now on the verge of launching their own stable of ETFs.
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Loud and clear
Medical advancements promise hope for Canadians with vision and hearing impairments
If the excitement in the research community is anything to go by, Canadians can expect a range of game-changing discoveries coming out of decades of vision and hearing health studies. Some of the findings represent a continued development of diagnostic tools and treatment options, while others have the potential to dramatically alter the way we address vision and hearing challenges.
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Family business
Operating in almost every corner of the economy, family enterprises have proven to be one of the most enduring types of businesses.
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Team-based approach to supply chain management pays off for Winnipeg firm
Winnipeg-based Price Industries prides itself on being able to supply commercial air distribution products to North America and beyond.
And that’s not all. While standard delivery time is three weeks, the 70-year-old privately held company offers a premium service that guarantees shipment of urgently needed products within two days across North America.
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Edmonton’s enlightened approach to procurement supports public policy goals
What began as a project to streamline office space for Edmonton’s municipal workers has ended up as an ambitious attempt to contribute to revitalizing the city’s downtown core – and shown just how much a bold and imaginative procurement process can accomplish.
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Expanding role of pharmacists bridges care gaps, contributes to better health outcomes
For its 14,000 residents and the many thousands of people who visit each summer, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, has a lot to offer. However, there is one important exception: like many smaller communities, there is no hospital or acute care centre. And for most residents, seeing the doctor means taking time off work, which isn’t always possible.
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Get smart
March is Fraud Prevention Month – an opportunity to highlight fraud and spread the word: Recognize it. Reject it. Report it.
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Streamlined supply chain improves performance for Manitoba health authority
Persuading surgeons to recognize the benefits of supply chain management in the operating room is no easy task. But Martin Montanti has done it.
As vice-president for corporate services at Southern Health-Santé Sud, one of Manitoba’s five regional health authorities, Mr. Montanti has overseen an ambitious project that aims to standardize not only supplies, but also procedures at several dozen hospitals, long-term care centres and other health-care facilities.
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Boosting innovation through better gender balance, diversity
Technology – not only does it touch every aspect of our lives, but its relevance in today’s society
is growing exponentially. As an industry with applications across sectors, technology offers a wealth of opportunities for development and employment. Yet it is an area where the percentage of women’s representation in the labour force remains low. And fewer girls than boys are choosing it as a career.
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Changing the conversation
March 8 – International Women’s Day – presents an opportunity for advocates, organizations and communities around the world to set the record straight on gender equality
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Financial sustainability crucial to long-term success of health-care reform
Anew Health Accord between the federal government and the provinces and territories must ensure that whatever system is put in place is financially sustainable in the long term, and the best way to do that is by applying actuarial science from the outset, according to the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA).
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Workshift
Report finds mobility key to engagement
For organizations challenged with navigating rapidly evolving global markets, a report released today by Steelcase Global reveals some of the critical factors on which success depends.
“Today’s workplace is global, competitive and 24/7,” says Katie Pace, manager of media communications at Steelcase, a global workplace design and furniture manufacturer
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Breaking down silos between specialties and hands-on training enable better health care delivery
Health-care policy debates often begin with the assumption that meeting the challenge of unsustainable health-care spending means accepting less or lower quality patient care. But innovation at two Canadian post-secondary institutions – Humber College and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) – is upending that idea.
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Future-ready
Working with industry and social sectors, Canada’s colleges and institutes train 1.5 million learners of all ages and backgrounds.
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Cassies 2016
CANADIAN ADVERTISING SUCCESS STORIES
The CASSIES is Canada’s only awards show recognizing the
business effectiveness of advertising as demonstrated by rigorous published cases. The ICA (Institute of Communication Agencies) is the driving force behind the event, which is hosted by Strategy magazine and supported in Quebec by the AAPQ A2C (Association of Creative Communications Agencies) and APCM (Association des professionnels de la communication et du marketing).
Now celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the CASSIES reflect the ICA’s long-standing dedication to the advertiser-agency partnership and continuous learning. Winning cases must successfully navigate a demanding two-tier examination by senior-level judges. All told, more than 500 success stories have been published in the Case Library at cassies.ca.
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New standards will help investors better understand their investments and make informed choices
For Canadian investors, the stakes have never been higher. Fewer than ever will have employer-sponsored pensions to rely on in the 20 to 30 years they’re likely to live after their last paycheque. With interest rates perilously low, equity market participation is essential – even as heightened volatility and economic uncertainty make it more uncomfortable.
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Lower for longer – Boards will be challenged in 2016
Canada’s Energy sector has produced hydrocarbons for more than 150 years, and the growth of that sector has occurred through entrepreneurship, innovation and successful management of costs and commodity prices. The profound decline in crude prices since late 2014 has renewed challenges, carrying with it significant implications for the boards that supervise these enterprises.
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