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Advancing a resource project from exploration to production requires steps that range from securing financial and community support to navigating regulatory requirements. Almost inevitably, the process is lengthy, with various factors determining progress.

Canada’s nuclear sector is calling for immediate federal and provincial action to overhaul regulatory processes and clarify financing, warning that bureaucratic delays could derail the massive energy expansion needed to meet national climate goals.

On a Canadian investment landscape increasingly defined by a search for lower costs and greater control, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are cementing their status as the dominant growth engine.

Settling the great debate – Team Cat or Team Dog

In Nova Scotia, about 8,800 charities and non-profits work to support the one million residents in Canada’s second smallest province. Through Nova Scotia Gives, GivingTuesday is an opportunity not only for fundraising but also to recognize and celebrate the contribution of philanthropy throughout the year.

Over the last few years, researchers across the country have been building something that will help change cancer research and care in Canada. The Gold Cohort is Canada’s largest and most complete cancer case resource and includes data from thousands of diverse cancer patients treated in centres across the country.

Canada is undertaking bold nation-building projects to secure our future. Today, Canadians have a rare opportunity to be part of one of the most significant conservation opportunities in our country’s history: one that delivers economic and environmental benefits across the country and around the world.

In the face of a changing relationship with our southern neighbour, Canada is on the cusp of rewriting its trade, defence and infrastructure story for the next century. This will mean new investments and opportunities as the country aims to make itself more efficient and productive. Economic prosperity will rely, first and foremost, on enterprising Canadians putting their skills to work.

Branksome Hall is a leader in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, with programs, curriculum and partnerships that foster creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking in its students.

A powerful encounter between Heart & Stroke-funded researchers and the people whose lives were saved through their work

Over 3.5 million people in Canada – across ages, ethnicities and genders – are affected by heart disease and stroke.

For Mike and Martha Pedersen, conservation is more than a cause – it’s a way of life. “Conservation feels like a very tangible way to make a difference,” says Martha. Having a relationship with nature is what makes their life richer.

University of Saskatchewan advancing ‘package of solutions’ for farmers and food security

Wheat – a vital food crop that feeds billions of people worldwide – plays an important role in food security. Estimates place global wheat production at nearly 800 million tonnes this year, volumes that can be achieved, in large part, due to targeted breeding of high-yielding cultivars.

Cannabis use among young adults has become increasingly normalized, especially following Canada’s legalization in 2018. According to the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey by Health Canada, close to half of those who reported non-medical cannabis use at least once in the past year were 20- to 24-year-olds (48%), followed by 16- to 19-year-olds (41%) and then those over 25 (23%). Cannabis use is now a common part of social settings and even medical conversations, however, despite its growing acceptance, there are still many unknowns, particularly when it comes to its impact on developing brains.

Many great performers have shared unforgettable moments with audiences at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto. The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, the not-for-profit organization that operates the iconic venues and additional performance spaces in Allied Music Centre, is leveraging the power of music to bring people together and help foster a more connected and understanding society.

With 4.4 million Canadian households living in core housing need, governments, non-profits and community providers cannot address the housing crisis alone. Now, an innovative new model promises to bring “socially inspired capital” to support greater investment in affordable housing.

Translating a language of life into novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools at Wilfrid Laurier University

What are some of the signals associated with the building blocks of life that enable our bodies to function? And how can better understanding them help us detect and address problems like cancer?

Nestled between two lakes in the southern Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Penticton has historically been a tourism hotspot and a popular place to retire. While that remains true, the city is increasingly becoming a permanent home for young professionals, families and entrepreneurs. Penticton is growing, experiencing robust development and becoming more diverse.   

The Carney government has set ambitions for Canada to build the strongest economy in the G7 and to make mineral development and production a key driver of growth, positioning the country as a strategic supplier to allies. Industry groups say those goals depend on a robust exploration sector, where access to investment remains a persistent hurdle.

Whether retiring abroad, investing overseas or supporting family in other countries, Canadians can benefit from the guidance of professional financial planners who think beyond our borders.

When Ryan Hooey was 26 years old, his life changed in an instant. He went bowling on a Saturday night, and when he woke up on Sunday morning, he couldn’t see. He had lost sight in both eyes due to diabetic retinopathy. It was a stark and sudden reminder of how relentless diabetes can be.

With around one in five charities noting an increased demand for services in both 2023 and 2024, the sector is facing a dual challenge of stretching their already strained resources to meet growing needs, according to a report by the Charity Insight Canada Project at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Joyful anticipation – which comes with mapping out life stages like educational and career pathways or family and retirement planning – is not a sentiment commonly associated with end-of-life preparations.