As we reboot the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan poses a question: Instead of sending bailout money to doomed old industries, why not use stimulus funds to bootstrap some new, socially responsible companies -- and make the world a little bit better? ____________________ Expanding Presence
Tokyo, Japan – The World Economic Forum together with the members of the Japan Davos community announced they will be hosting a Japan Meeting in Tokyo on 4 September.
OTTAWA - Housing starts are expected to rebound in the second half of 2009 and will reach 141,900 for the year. Starts will increase to 150,300 for 2010, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) third quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition(*) report. The overall forecast totals for housing starts remain unchanged from the second quarter release.
WATERLOO - Several thousand first-year students at the University of Waterloo will kick off their higher education careers next week with a slew of activities designed to help them make a successful transition from high school to university.
"The UN on Tuesday called for 'truly integrated' strategies to tackle the twin challenges of climate change and development. Addressing climate change requires investing in low-emission, high-growth strategies for developing countries, the world body said in its latest report, The World Economic and Social Survey 2009.
Kitchener - In support of recruiting awareness for the Canadian Forces, a free day sail aboard a Canadian Navy frigate in Toronto this Friday is being offered to current and prospective Conestoga College students. This tour is to promote awareness of the Canadian Forces Tuition Subsidy Opportunity at Conestoga College.
London - Except in clumsy moments, we rarely knock over the box of cereal or glass of orange juice as we reach for our morning cup of coffee. New research at The University of Western Ontario has helped unlock the mystery of how our brain allows us to avoid these undesired objects.
WOODSTOCK, NB - John Maduri, CEO of Barrett Xplore Inc. spoke in response to Industry Canada's announcement of calls for application for the new Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.
The stage is set for local artists to showcase their talent at the ” Back Alley Art Fair”. The transformation from alley to art will occur on Saturday September 12, 2009 between 10am and 3pm on the lot behind Kava Bean Commons, 24 Gaukel St, Kitchener.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Digicel Jamaica today unveiled details of its upcoming Digicel Broadband service which will deliver wireless broadband internet services at never before seen speeds to the Jamaican population.
OTTAWA — A study on heart development involving Professor Mona Nemer, vice-president of research at the University of Ottawa, is featured on the front page of the latest edition of the prestigious scientific journal Nature.
Toronto - Stable economic conditions across the province will help stabilize housing demand in 2010 according to the 2009 Third Quarter CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Canada Edition released today.
"World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday it is too early for China to roll back its stimulus measures as the country's economic recovery could still falter.
The dot-com revolution brought with it a new dress code as young millionaires with more money than style decreed suits were dead and ties were an abomination. It was the birth of "in-your-face" dressing that decreed, "I make so much money I don't have to dress to impress anyone." Such arrogance foretold of mass bankruptcies in later years.
Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity and Open Policy Ontario call for improvements to Working Income Tax Benefit design in Ontario to help low-income earners escape welfare.
Toronto – The government of Ontario should accept the invitation from the federal government to modify the design of its Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB). WITB benefits should be re-oriented to support low-income earners when they work more, thereby easing their move from social assistance onto full-time employment when welfare benefits are lost.
Prestigious award reflects those with the best grasp of the industries in which they invest
TORONTO - Worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI) announced its list of TopGun Portfolio Managers investing in Canadian equities as part of their mandate.
HALIFAX - The CAW is applauding the announcement by federal ministers - that the Canadian Coast Guard's nine new patrol vessels will be built at the Halifax shipyard. "This is the first step in trying to strengthen the approach government takes to procurement contracts," said Karl Risser, president of CAW/Marine Workers Federation 1. "The announcement is great news for workers in the area."
Overall confidence increases, but more than third of respondents still have poor personal finances.
VANCOUVER – Despite recent economic data and announcements from the Bank of Canada, most Canadians do not believe the recession is over, a new Angus Reid Strategies poll has found.
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