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Marineland has come under intense scrutiny recently due to its financial struggles and allegations of animal welfare violations. (Unsplash)

Marineland’s decline raises questions about the future of zoo tourism

Marineland’s decline reflects a growing debate about the ethics of keeping animals in captivity, and what the future of zoos and aquariums should look like.
‘The Paper’ is a spinoff of ‘The Office,’ with the character Oscar Martinez now employed at the Toledo Truth-Teller in Toledo, Ohio. (NBC Universal)

What The Paper reveals about local news and journalism today

The new sitcom ‘The Paper’ highlights the challenges of local journalism at a moment when real-world newsrooms are vanishing across North America.
As AI becomes more integrated, it will continue to influence organizational tone, pace, communication style and decision-making norms. (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

AI tools promise efficiency at work, but they can erode trust, creativity and agency

Without deliberate strategies, over-reliance on AI could erode self-trust, creativity and ethical judgment and leave organizations more fragile, not more resilient.
A wind turbine overshadows a grain elevator near Pincher Creek, Alta. An equitable net-zero transition requires promoting regional competitiveness while ensuring no place is left behind. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

How Canada can support rural regions in its net‑zero transition

An equitable net-zero transition requires promoting regional competitiveness while ensuring no place is left behind.
We’re increasingly reliant on interconnected digital networks, and that makes us more vulnerable to the impacts of data leaks and cyberattacks. (Wesley Tingey/Unsplash+)

The warning signs are clear: We’re heading toward a digital crisis

The warning signs are loud and clear: we’re headed into a crisis, thanks to the growing interdependence of digital and economic systems — with no safety nets.
Empathy has long been viewed as a straightforward strength in leadership, but it has recently become a political flashpoint. (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

Empathy is under attack — but it remains vital for leadership and connection

For decades, empathy was unequivocally viewed as an asset, but today, some view it as a liability. Two experts in management explain why it’s so important for leaders.
U.S. President Donald Trump has recently suggested eliminating quarterly reporting for American public companies. He is seen here speaking in the Oval Office of the White House, on Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump renews push to end quarterly reporting — here’s what that would mean

Switching from quarterly to semiannual reporting may have merit, but as with any decision affecting a wide range of stakeholders, some stand to lose while others may gain.
Construction workers gather at facility in Kingston, Ont., which will be used as a start-up laboratory to test new processes related to critical minerals and other emerging technologies. (Chris Arsenault)

Canada’s $43‑billion subsidy scheme for critical minerals misses supply chain steps

Canadian officials have pledged more than $43 billion in subsidies to create new low-carbon supply chains. A new study identifies some problems.
Deinfluencing, the social media trend where influencers discourage their followers from purchasing products that are overhyped, encourages mindful consumption. (Unsplash+)

Deinfluencing shapes how we think about shopping, and our economy

During times of economic uncertainty, some social media influencers become deinfluencers and encourage us to spend on less expensive versions of products.
ABC recently reinstated ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after the show was pulled off the air following remarks the late-night host made about the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Jimmy Kimmel speaks during the Pre-Grammy Gala on Feb. 1, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Businesses have a moral responsibility to stand up to autocrats

As authoritarian and autocratic leaders seek to consolidate power throughout society, members of the business community face a choice of resistance or capitulation.
Canada’s current post-secondary education system isn’t adequate enough to lead Canada into the future. People walk through McGill University’s campus in Montréal on August 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

To close its productivity gap, Canada needs to rethink its higher education system

Is Canada’s current approach to building human capital fit for the challenges ahead? A new report finds this isn’t the case.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is joined by members of his cabinet and caucus as he speaks at a news conference on Parliament Hill after Bill C-5 passed in the House, in June 2025. Bill C-5 consists of the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Decision‑making on national interest projects demands openness and rigour

Ottawa’s initiative to quickly approve projects in the ‘national interest’ requires a visible plan for making defensible decisions in the complex and risky world of major projects.