Search Results for: Indigenous
Gail Burnett
Person
...Gail led the HR initiatives at several organizations, most recently, at a non-profit which advocated for Indigenous women and girls, where she worked closely with the CEO and management team....
Date: Friday December 16, 2016
How Canada can create a culture of innovation
Article
...to commit to improved educational outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Where Canada’s OECD quality of life ranking is 6th, it drops to 63rd for indigenous communities. The...
Date: Thursday October 20, 2016
Christiane Fox
Person
...Christiane was the Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, the Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth. She also held several positions at the...
Date: Tuesday January 1, 2008
David Johnston on innovation culture
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...said. The Indigenous population, he noted, was not seeing opportunities like the rest of Canada. “We don’t share our stories” Part of the problem fostering his “culture of innovation” was...
Date: Wednesday October 19, 2016
Budget gives go-ahead, and more details, for journalism funding
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The federal government has followed through on its promise to support journalism over the next five years with three programs first unveiled in the fall economic statement.
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2019
Brave New Work Newsletter #3
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In the third edition of our Brave New Work Newsletter: Five things we learned at our Brave New Work Conference, our latest report on the correlation between Canadians’ fear of job losses from automation and populist and nativist views, and a new blog post on why 'robots will replace us' thinking is not that simple - or that scary!
Date: Friday August 16, 2019
Daniel Pujdak
Person
Dan Pujdak has over a decade of experience in public policy and public affairs. Before becoming a PPF Fellow, he served as Director of Policy to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous...
Date: Saturday July 30, 2016
PPF welcomes budget measures that support Canadian journalism
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...estimated this could cost up to $10-million a year. The full text of the recommendation is below. We recommended a similar arrangement for improving coverage in underserved Indigenous communities, to...
Date: Tuesday February 27, 2018
Public Policy Forum honours four Western Canadians with Peter Lougheed Awards
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Sue Paish will be one of four recipients of the Peter Lougheed Award at PPF’s Annual Western Dinner on Sept. 19 at the downtown Vancouver Marriott. Sue will be joined by three other distinguished recipients of the award. Fellow award recipient Andrew Petter, the president of Simon Fraser University, said he was humbled and pleased about the award. “Public policy is such an important instrument of democracy,” Petter said.
Date: Wednesday September 5, 2018
New Working Arrangements
Publication
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rapid rise in the number of Canadians who are teleworking. While for many the transition has been positive, and a significant number of workers and employers indicate an interest in continuing teleworking arrangements post-pandemic, there are inequalities in access and ability to telework. As teleworking will likely continue for many workers post-pandemic, taking steps to resolve these inequalities will be an important part of Canada’s economic recovery, as will ensuring that all Canadians are able to access the skills and training they need to succeed in this new working arrangement.
Date: Wednesday May 12, 2021
Brave New Work Newsletter #4
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In the fourth edition of our Brave New Work Newsletter: Our latest report on rebalancing bargaining power in the future of work, a panel discussion on the future of Alberta's energy sector, and two of our latest blog posts.
Date: Monday December 2, 2019
Technology-Enabled Innovations in the Skills and Employment Ecosystem
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This paper outlines places where technology can or is providing innovative approaches to skills training. This includes the assessment of skills, development of skills, and the alignment of supply and demand — including advancing bias-free recruitment. With real-world examples from around the world, it also reviews how technology can improve access, diversity and workplace inclusivity amongst equity-seeking groups.
Date: Tuesday November 3, 2020
Canada Growth Summit: The key recommendations
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...transition. Harnessing the Potential of Diverse Talent KEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Attract and retain skilled talent by creating a more responsive immigration system. • Expand the contributions of Indigenous peoples through...
Date: Wednesday December 7, 2016
Solving for Shortages in Prince Edward Island: 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: Monday December 7, 2020
The Promise and Pitfalls of the Internet of Things in Canada
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...we must do more to position and celebrate Canada as a tech hub. In the long-term, Canada should move to improve social mobility, particularly for Indigenous communities. A lack of...
Date: Friday December 16, 2016