More and More Canadians Struggling to Get By

 You know that the number of Canadians crushed by rising costs is becoming a national crisis when both military families and autoworkers complain of living pay cheque to pay cheque and when 40 percent of post-secondary graduates are leaving high-cost Toronto in large numbers because they can’t afford to live

Voodoo Economics Comes to Canada

 The Trudeau Government's Battery Plant Funding for Volkswagen is yet one more financial debacle. The Liberal government’s decision to funnel up to $30 billion of taxpayers’ money to fund two battery production plants in Ontario has been met with great skepticism. This misguided endeavour, touted by the government as a

Canadian growth sectors to watch out for in 2022

 After more than two years of health restrictions, social isolation, quarantines, and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re gradually recovering from this tragic event, with folks returning to work and companies resuming normal operations. As we start the new year, we may find ourselves wondering about this recovery and

Canadians are staring into a debt abyss

 by Greg MacDougall and Steve Saunders of Government Analytics While Covid-19 hit the Canadian economy like a sledgehammer last March, its impact can now be likened to that of a slow motion 1998 Ottawa Ice Storm or 2013 Calgary flood; it’s not simply a phase of the business cycle or

We should all be concerned about the level of federal debt and continued spending in Canada

 While many Canadians are enjoying the generous help from the federal government to cope with the tough consequences of this deadly pandemic, some are also increasingly concerned about the ability of our country to deal with the post-pandemic financial needs to re-build our economy. It is a difficult task to

Opinion: Canada needs business, not busybodies

 By Pierre Poilievre, MP Carleton If you are a federal politician looking for an escape hatch from Bombardier’s controversial request for a billion dollar federal bail-out, one of the company’s vice-presidents recently provided it. Rob Dewar said federal help would be “…an extra bonus that would be helpful but is very clearly

Double-Failing on Health

 Why it is critical we learn from past healthcare mistakes Forty is the new thirty. Orange is the new black. And Failure is the new success. It seems these days that no success story is complete without a failure (or two) along the way: the bankruptcy that gave birth to

Other benefits of advancing technology: BNNTs

 Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory Hello again science fiction fans. I apologize for my long absence, but I am back and will once more be bringing you news about exciting new technologies. However, in this week's article I would like to take a different focus and examine an

Ending Homelessness in Canada Receives Failing Grade

 Homelessness Remains a National Crisis Homelessness in Canada remains a national crisis despite the best efforts of social groups, housing advocates and all levels of government. In the 2014 State of Homelessness in Canada Report Card, the most startling number remains that on any given night 35,000 Canadians have no

U.S. and China: Capping Economic and Environmental Controversy

 The United States and China, which are liable for more than one-third of global greenhouse gas-emissions, have agreed to get a handle on pollution. But concerns of potential business restrictions, tax increases, job cuts and inefficiency in planning have created political controversy. The arguments focus on longevity, healthcare costs and sustaining

Canada’s Building Trades Unions: How One Union is Fighting for Canada’s Economic Future

 Representing 15 unions and 60 different skilled trades, Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) has the job of keeping the construction industry in Canada safe, high-paying and fair. These challenges, however, are only a few of the many facing the CBTU and Canada’s construction industry. Half a million members strong, the

Etsy’s Place in Canada: Q&A with Erin Green

 The desire for unique, handcrafted items is changing the face of retail from soulless big box corporations to the girl next door sewing dresses in her basement. Ecommerce is also connecting people across the world with goods otherwise inaccessible to them. Heralding this huge shift is Etsy, an online marketplace

CANADIAN RAILWAYS: Assisting Canada’s Environmental Performance

 Canada’s railways run an average of 1,100 passenger and goods trains every day, often over some of the world's most rugged terrain and in some of the world’s worst weather conditions. Canada’s railways have the best safety record in North America and provide by far the safest means of ground

NAIT Students & Graduates Highly Successful.

 NAIT is one of Canada’s largest polytechnics. As with other leading polytechnics worldwide, our education and research is technology based, and our learning is hands-on. Industry is a full partner in the educational process. Our research is industry driven. Our students’ experiences are shaped by two distinct advantages – NAIT

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Tackles Skilled Trades Worker Shortage

 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) is a national body that brings together all players in apprenticeship training. A national, not-for-profit organization working with stakeholders in all regions of Canada, CAF-FCA influences pan-Canadian apprenticeship strategies through research, discussion and collaboration, sharing insights across trades, across sectors and across