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Storytelling leads the way for inclusive policy design
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...executive MBA. She has over 17 years of engineering and leadership experience in the energy and mining sector. She is author of the bestselling anthology, Landed, Transformative Stories of Canadian...
Date: Thursday March 16, 2023
The Deep, Blue Sink
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...land-based activities such as planting trees, switching to electric vehicles and finding alternative energy sources to fossil fuels. Meanwhile, Waite observes, the open ocean is the biggest force controlling climate...
Date: Tuesday October 11, 2022
Robots will replace us!
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The most popular way of analyzing the future of work — the labour substitution model — is far too narrow for our complex world. By looking at three other dimensions of change, we can better understand, and prepare for, tomorrow’s opportunities.
Date: Wednesday August 14, 2019
David Brown: From the classroom to the boardroom
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...devices. The substance is traditionally extracted in a heavily polluting process from shellfish; Mycodev instead uses fungal fermentation, a safe, green and reliable process that consumes very little energy or...
Date: Tuesday May 23, 2017
Executive Summary: The North’s future is Canada’s future, too
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Is Canada squandering its Arctic advantage? This series of four experts' views on climate, resources, sovereignty and reconciliation show that the North's key issues are closely tied to Canada's strategic priorities
Date: Tuesday July 9, 2019
More than Just a Rebuild: Creating a better future for Canada
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The country has been held back by lagging productivity and competitiveness, leading to a stagnant growth rate incapable of lifting Canadians’ standards of living. As we rebuild, simply going back to ‘normal’ is not an option.
Date: Thursday July 30, 2020
Allison Gifford
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...partners to bring Canada’s largest renewable energy project to Alberta. Her remit included transportation, customs and regulatory affairs, labour and workforce, immigration and sustainability. Before Amazon, Allison served as Director...
Date: Monday June 12, 2023
Solving for Shortages in Nova Scotia: Employer Experiences and the Labour Market Across Atlantic Provinces
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Employers across Atlantic Canada are facing skills shortages and are turning to newcomers to fill job vacancies. Yet retention in the region remains a problem, and many immigrants who relocate elsewhere in Canada report employment as a leading cause for their decision to move away. A consultation with local business leaders, business council representatives, educators and immigrant workers provided insights into challenges and policy opportunities.
Date: Thursday November 26, 2020
Current Projects
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...inclusion, growth in Atlantic Canada, journalism, democracy, health care, life sciences, and the future of energy. Read up on our current projects, or access individual research on our reports page....
Date: Wednesday October 18, 2017
PPF Chair Invested in the Order of Canada
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...Actively involved in governance, she brings her energy and know-how to numerous educational, charitable and business organizations. ABOUT THE PPF The Public Policy Forum works with all levels of government...
Date: Friday November 17, 2017
Partnership
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...life sciences; Sustainable energy transition; Democracy and good governance; and The social and economic determinants of long-term inclusive growth. Partner on our high-impact policy initiatives and support PPF’s mission to...
Date: Tuesday April 18, 2023
Primary Care for Everyone
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...time, energy and resources spent on tasks that do not improve care; and In effectiveness by better leveraging data and evidence. Here is the to-do list to make it happen....
Date: Wednesday March 29, 2023
Building a Dynamic Future: The Next Generation of Public Service Talent
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...aligning networks to achieve better results together. Facilitating intergenerational learning: Whereas young professionals bring new energy and fresh perspectives, long-standing employees possess valuable experience and corporate memory. By bringing all...
Date: Wednesday June 7, 2017
Putting down roots: How community gardens help immigrant retention
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Cultural food security is key to how and whether immigrants take root in their new home. In Halifax, Common Roots Urban Farm was the only source of some traditional foods for newcomers, but the community garden was shut down and no one knows where – or if – it will rise again.
Date: Wednesday December 12, 2018
Edward Greenspon
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...early proponent of digital transformation as founding editor of globeandmail.com. At Bloomberg News, he was Editor-at-Large for Canada and global managing editor for energy, environment and commodities, a group situated...
Date: Tuesday November 10, 2020