Whither Canada in a stormy world?
It is timely, during our 150th anniversary year, to consider what Canada has achieved, and what our future holds, domestically and internationally. But given the issues facing the world today, the search for greater understanding is increasingly urgent. What is the role, the responsibility—and the opportunity—for Canada at a time when other nations, including some […]
Trudeau lobbied by universities during his cross-country tour
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was lobbied by four universities that hosted town hall meetings for him during last month’s cross-country tour, according to the federal lobbyists registry. Communication reports on the registry indicating contact with Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) were filed by the University of Winnipeg for Jan. 26, the University of Saskatchewan for Jan. […]
Science applied to organic agriculture helps all farmers
GUELPH, ONT.—Organic agriculture has far more in common than it has differences with non-organic agriculture. It is based on similar traditions and information flows both ways. Science applies to organic agriculture as much as it does to agriculture at large. Research conducted in unmasked biological systems, under organic methods, reveals relationships and interactions sometimes not […]
MPs get groovy at Global Citizen and Global Partnership for Education reception
Did you know just 14 cents a day could close the international education gap in developing countries? That was the pitch to Parliamentarians Wednesday evening at a candlelight cocktail reception at the Château Laurier, hosted by social advocacy group Global Citizen and former Australian prime minister and now Board Chair of the Global Partnership for […]
Ottawa must be prepared to spend, back programs to foster Canadian talent: advocates
The federal government must complement investments in skills training with better labour market information and other tools to ensure Canadians can secure lucrative jobs in the modern economy, according to advocates. Namir Anani, president and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council, a self-described national centre of expertise for the digital economy, said that while Canada has […]
Change needed to capture top international talent, say industry analysts
Canada’s position as one of the few solid liberal democracies holding its doors open to the world could make it easier to attract talent here, but experts say that is just one ingredient to nurturing innovative talent. The government has plans for a Global Skills Strategy that it says “will set an ambitious two-week standard […]
Preparing young Canadians for the jobs of tomorrow
Last summer, I sat down with 12 young entrepreneurs and innovators. They were game designers, data scientists, and YouTube stars. These jobs either didn’t exist, or were relatively new when I was their age less than a generation ago. We talked about ways for more young Canadians to develop digital skills, especially in a rapidly […]
Feds committed to helping youth ‘realize their full potential’: PS Schiefke
From the moment he was sworn into office, it was clear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wanted to display to young Canadians that his government would be preoccupied with issues that matter to them. After all, he appointed himself youth minister. Through a strictly political lens, it’s an obvious calculation for Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), with many pundits, […]
Tackling the digital skills gap: youth without jobs, employers without workers
Canadian youth use sophisticated technology in many aspect of their lives, but are failing to gain the skills to develop that technology themselves, something employers are seeking. This contributes to an unemployment rate for young people that’s almost double the national average. The digital skills gap is a growing problem for which experts are united […]
Tax hikes hobble young people’s job prospects
Canada’s youth are facing an employment crisis. In December there were 40,000 fewer youth jobs than the year before. That’s a three per cent decrease! Most worrisome is that youth have been relegated by the finance minister to a career of insecure part-time and contract work, unable to make a proper life for themselves because […]
