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Brave New Work Newsletter #1
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In this first edition of our Brave New Work Newsletter: A new report on the strengths and weaknesses of Canada's training systems, what Canada’s associations see trending in the future of work, and students imagine how Canadians would learn if universities and colleges no longer existed.
Date: Monday April 1, 2019
Tom Walkon at the Toronto Star: How Canada can break its dependence on the United States
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In this opinion piece, Thomas Walkom tries to answer the question - How can Canada break its dependence on the United States? A question that has bedeviled both the left and the right since 1945. He writes that PPF's Report “Diversification not Dependence,” makes a compelling case for Canada to escape the “honey trap” of its reliance on the U.S. by moving quickly to boost both economic and political relations with China.
Date: Thursday October 11, 2018
Sustainable Finance Roundtable Series Summary
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How can Canada align financial policies and practices to climate change and sustainable development goals? This report summarizes five roundtables hosted by PPF and the Ivey Foundation with experts across Canada.
Date: Thursday January 31, 2019
Opinion: Without bold action, we’re going to miss a key climate and economic opportunity
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...is whether Canada will catch up and what it will take to do so. Canada’s commitment to reducing its emissions by 40 to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and...
Date: Friday September 3, 2021
Business in Vancouver: Canada should turn to sector-specific deals with China in light of USMCA, report says
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Business in Vancouver's Chuck Chiang writes about PPF latest report "Diversification Not Dependence: A Made-in-Canada China Strategy." The report says Canada should turn to sectoral agreements - that is, deals focusing on specific industries like agriculture and energy - in growing business links with China in light of the perceived “U.S. veto” clause in the new USMCA North American free-trade agreement.
Date: Thursday October 11, 2018
Foreword: The future of Canada lies in the North
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"If Canada wants to retain its effective power to shape and influence decisions in its own backyard, it must make sure it clearly understands its interests in the Arctic and is prepared to back them with solid policies and strategic investments."
Date: Tuesday July 9, 2019
Policy Approaches to Harmful Content Online
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Canadian society has the resources to operate more effectively than violent extremists — and at scale — said panelists at two PPF events on countering radicalization online. Participants made recommendations in four policy areas to combat hate that festers without intervention, which not only threatens public safety, but the human rights and lived-experiences of all Canadians.
Date: Friday June 28, 2019
Skills at Speed: Why Canada’s Public Service Should Grow Its Interchange Program to Build Skills and Networks
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The public sector should expand its interchange program with the private sector in order to diversify its employees’ networks and skill sets and, in so doing, help the public service face employment challenges and disruptive technologies.
Date: Tuesday January 22, 2019
Summary report: Open policy-making in a digital age
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...and insights. How is this different in the digital age? Co-hosted by the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia, supported by the Public Policy Forum, this one-day...
Date: Wednesday April 12, 2017
As a means of reskilling Canada’s workforce, are microcredentials a boon—or just hype?
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Microcredentials are emerging as a popular method for upskilling, but their lack of standardization, among other concerns, may impact whether or not these programs are here to stay. Read this case study by Rosanna Tamburri on education innovation – all for PPF's Brave New Work project on the future of work.
Date: Thursday June 3, 2021
Lisa Raitt – 2023 Testimonial Dinner Award Honouree
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Lisa Raitt: “Growth in Canada has been so anemic; we need to talk about this now in hopes of staving off the same kind of emergency situation (as the mid-1990s).”
Date: Thursday February 9, 2023
New Working Arrangements
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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
Accelerating Growth in Carbon Management: Policy Recommendations for the Federal Government
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Make no mistake, Canada faces unique challenges and opportunities if it is to achieve its climate change objectives of a 40 to 45 per cent reduction in GHG emissions by...
Date: Thursday March 3, 2022
October 3, 2013: Reducing Transportation GHG Emissions in Canada–report from the Toronto roundtable
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Canada’s Public Policy Forum is convening a series of expert dialogues on challenges and opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transportation in Canada. The transport sector represents...
Date: Thursday October 3, 2013
October 16, 2013: Reducing Transportation GHG Emissions in Canada–report from the Ottawa roundtable
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Canada’s Public Policy Forum is convening a series of expert dialogues on challenges and opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transportation in Canada. The transport sector represents...
Date: Wednesday October 16, 2013