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A recent study has found that seafood mislabelling is running rampant in Calgary, and that certain product names are more likely to hide species of conservation concern.
China’s economic position is now seen as the main threat to the U.S. dollar.
As businesses continue to experiment with AI, it’s essential to strike a balance between leveraging AI’s efficiency while ensuring human judgment remains central to the innovation process.
Saudi Arabia’s sports charm offensive is about more than money. It’s about an investment in the future prosperity and security of the kingdom and the longevity of the Saudi dynasty — and it’s working.
After Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, many patients left the medical cannabis system. But those who remained used it more actively.
Just as calls for health-care reform often focus on improving services, Canadians have the right to expect better outcomes from agricultural policies.
As we embrace technological progress, we must not risk losing sight of the real people whose livelihoods are at stake in the here and now.
Kamala Harris may have her work cut out for her in selling an ‘opportunity economy’ message with less than a month until the U.S. presidential election. But as she often says: Hard work is good work.
Understand the risks of using AI recruitment tools and discover practical, actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential while promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring.
Both solar and battery systems costs have just dropped to the point that grid defection will save the average family money, but this could increase emissions in some cases.
Purely technical solutions to the challenges of sustainable development will likely end in failure. Living within planetary boundaries will require a unified effort across disciplines and economies.
The disruptions caused by technology, the pandemic and climate change are reshaping how people and goods move in cities.
Low-income individuals face a double penalty: they are both more likely to need long-term care and they are less financially equipped to bear the associated costs.
A research team at the University of Victoria has created a new method for making oil-in-beer emulsions that could advance the science of brewing.
Sharp increases and decreases in the number of immigrants are nothing new in Canada. Historically, immigration levels increase when the unemployment rate declines, and fall when unemployment rises.
Utilizing carbon contracts for difference mechanisms could help the federal government maintain its climate policies. But overly relying on these tools brings its own risks.
Two housing policy experts explain the origins behind Canada’s housing crisis and what needs to change in order to fix it.
Instead of trying to force unwilling workers back to the office, Canadian cities should instead focus on developing downtowns that people genuinely want to visit and experience.
Whether it’s gaining new perspectives, discovering fresh ideas, or even finding a mentor, networking has the potential to impact both your professional and personal growth in meaningful ways.
By failing to manage sustainability issues such as those affecting social capital, environmental capital, and leadership and governance, companies may face direct financial impacts.
Overcapacity in China’s manufacturing industry is a concern for both the European Union and the United States, especially as China is no longer satisfied with exporting only low-end products.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico will continue to sign trade and economic agreements, but these pacts won’t deliver the certainty and protection enjoyed for three decades prior under the former NAFTA.
Effective decision-makers balance competing priorities and options while staying deeply aware of the needs of their stakeholders, from employees and colleagues to customers and investors.
Creating sustainable jobs that are regionally accessible, locally meaningful and economically desirable is the next big hurdle for Canadian policymakers aiming for a net-zero energy economy.
As the market continues to evolve and consumers become more discerning about the products they buy, the success of celebrity brands requires more than just star power these days.















