Today, 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.
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From 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.
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The owners of a family business are planning to step back from their active involvement in the company’s operations. One of the key decisions confronting them is which of their two children should become the next president of the company.
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Canada has some of the most talented and respected biopharmaceutical and life sciences talent in the world. Many are pursuing groundbreaking discoveries of new medicines and treatments that could benefit patients in Canada and elsewhere and make us a global life sciences leader.
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A day to reflect on how charity changes the lives of people in need
As Canadians look ahead to celebrating National Philanthropy Day on Monday, many will reflect on what has been a tough two years; heartache and sorrow for many and disrupted lives for even more. However, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and communities have come together in a spirit of giving, sharing and support that epitomizes the power of philanthropy across the country.
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Cancer is complex, varied, and no two cancer patients are alike. Researchers and clinicians have learned a lot over the past two decades about how different types of cancers develop, how they respond to treatment and the impact it has on individual patients.
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Advancing understanding and support for people with inflammatory bowel disease
Imagine life’s ups and downs representing cycles of debilitating pain alternating with periods of fragile stability – and this sequence running in an endless loop due to a chronic, incurable condition. “The Crohn’s carousel” is how Crystal McAfee describes her journey of living with Crohn’s disease, one of the main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) along with ulcerative colitis.
Why our skin’s natural defences need extra help during cold winter weather
As any Canadian can attest, bundling up to protect against the elements is crucial for getting through our cold winters. But while cozy sweaters might be the go-tos people think of to do the job, our skin has its own defences. Just like merino wool keeps the good stuff – warmth – in and the cold out, the skin moisture barrier offers a protective layer for our skin.
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2021 has been a milestone year in more ways than one for Canadians living with diabetes and for those advocating on their behalf: a year to celebrate the discovery of insulin 100 years ago; another year to deal with the pandemic’s impacts on people with diabetes; and a year of gains and continuing challenges in the quest to stem the growth of the diabetes epidemic.
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The past two months have been marked by significant awareness campaigns drawing attention to arthritis, with National Arthritis Awareness Month observed across Canada in September and World Arthritis Day commanding global attention on October 12. While such disease awareness campaigns give us the opportunity to encourage understanding of the disease and reflect on the impact it is having on patients and their daily life, the reality is that their plight shouldn’t be forgotten the rest of the year.
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Often associated with the “second era of the internet,” proponents see blockchain as the internet of value, coming on the heels of the internet of information. Beyond providing the means for securely storing, managing and transferring valuables – including money, identity and cultural assets, such as art or music or even votes – how does blockchain contribute value?
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Through ordinary and extraordinary times: Canada’s banks are guiding Canadians on the path to financial wellness
The coronavirus pandemic put the key concept of “financial wellness” sharply into focus for many Canadians and for the financial institutions that support them. The shockwaves that disrupted public health quickly spread to economic disruption, and for many Canadians, the result was at least some degree of financial hardship and eroded confidence in their ability to manage their finances.
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STEM education’s crucial part in providing the workforce for a green economy
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August was a stark reminder that climate change is continuing to devastate the planet – not that virtually every nation on Earth needed reminding.
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Family 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.
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Matching egg production with market demand brings strong benefits for farmers and consumers alike
As Canadians sit down for Thanksgiving this year, most will likely give little thought to an everyday culinary staple that’s small in size but significant in its contribution to our physical and economic well-being: the humble egg.
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If 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.
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Awareness 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.”
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced where and how Canadians consume coffee, it has not stopped them from enjoying their favourite beverage, according to the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) ongoing consumer tracking study.
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Housing is a fundamental right, yet affordability and accessibility remain significant challenges in Canada’s housing sector. In a quest to research, advance and test a viable solution, Cohousing NL, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, found valuable support through the Career Launcher program of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
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When 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.”
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