Jose Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids' lives in Venezuela. Here he shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond.
OTTAWA - Housing starts reached 211,056 units in 2008, a decrease from 228,343 in 2007, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) first quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition(*) report. Starts are expected to be about 160,250 for 2009 and about 163,350 for 2010.
Toronto - A slowing provincial economy will dampen housing demand according to 2009 First Quarter CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Canada Edition1 released today.
VANCOUVER - Canadian trade with China represents just a miniscule portion of Canada's overall international trade and the country has a long way to go to fully take advantage of the opportunities presented by one of the world's fastest growing markets, concludes a new study released today by independent research organization the Fraser Institute.
Toronto - One of the leading student trading competitions will once again bring finance and business students from around the world to the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. The sixth annual Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) takes place in the state-of-the-art Rotman Financial Research and Trading Lab from February 19 to 21, 2009.
TORONTO - Managing employees is never easy, but it poses a particular challenge when teams are lean and the economy is uncertain. While some of the obstacles businesses are grappling with may be new, the strategies they can use to foster teamwork in a troubled economy are not, according to specialized staffing service Robert Half International. The firm's just-released guide, The 30 Most Common Mistakes Managers Make in an Uncertain Economy, outlines prevalent pitfalls and how to avoid them.
World - "Protectionist measures would only serve to worsen the current international financial crisis, and must be fought against, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday... during the signing of several cooperation agreements with his Colombian counterpart Alvaro Uribe.
TORONTO - Now that classes have resumed at Canada’s third-largest University, York’s President Mamdouh Shoukri has called on student leaders to respect differences and to put the academic needs of York’s 50,000 students first.
Data Strengthens Business Case for Increasing Employee Engagement
TORONTO — Research carried out in conjunction with the 2009 Best Employers in Canada study has established that highly engaged employees experience better health and overall well-being. This finding reinforces the benefits for both employers and employees of increasing employee engagement, according to Hewitt Associates, the global human resources consulting and outsourcing company that conducts the annual study.
Kingston - A new Queen’s University study will investigate the quality of life and survival of patients 80 years and older admitted to intensive care units across Canada. The first of its kind in Canada, this is the largest study ever undertaken on the subject.
MISSISSAUGA - KingsGate Wealth Management Services Limited, parent company to KingsGate Securities and KingsGate Insurance Group Limited, announced that it has amended an ongoing lawsuit against Industrial Alliance Securities Inc. surrounding the termination of several critical contracts with the firm.
Imagine Lance Armstrong's best day. Do you feel the wind blowing against your sweaty face? Are their fans cheering as you cross the finish line? Or, is there the scent of antiseptic, the chill of a thin gown, and the buzz of fluorescent lighting in a dreary hospital room?
Montreal - After more than 20 months of strict Israeli restrictions on millions of dollars worth of aid and supplies to Gaza, Canada finally raised its voice in protest - against Hamas. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon's Feb. 4th statement against Hamas' seizure of UN relief supplies came after the first of two incidents during the week of February 2, when UN shipments in Gaza were seized at gunpoint by Hamas militants.
TD Merchant Services has created Canada’s first chip-enabled debit and credit software solution that works with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Software for business owners.
TORONTO – For the first time in Canada, Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Software (RMS) is compatible with chip technology thanks to TD Merchant Services’ integrated solution. This new capability allows the benefits of chip technology to be applied to the transaction process for users of Microsoft Dynamics RMS.
Silver Spring, MD - According to the National Lighting Bureau (NLB), just-released NEMA Lighting Systems Index data reveal fourth-quarter-2008 lighting-equipment shipments to be the lowest in the Index’ history, a dubious distinction previously held by third-quarter 2008 Index performance, when shipments contracted 4.3% from the second quarter.
Kitchener – Retailers who want to learn business strategies for tough economic times have the opportunity to attend a full day retail-focused event presented by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre and four local BIAs (Downtown Kitchener BIA, UpTown Waterloo BIA, Downtown Guelph BIA, and the Fergus BIA).
OTTAWA - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue, is inviting charities and not-for-profit organizations that serve the charitable sector to submit project proposals for funding consideration under the Charities Partnership and Outreach Program.
MARKHAM - The Town of Markham is one of four communities receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. The award recognizes communities for exemplary leadership in heritage conservation and promotion.
Guidance Shows How to Strengthen the Integrity of the Financial Reporting Chain
TORONTO - Grant Thornton LLP (U.S.), announced, in conjunction with The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), the release of "Guidance on Monitoring Internal Control Systems."
* Relationship between water and energy takes on new urgency with mounting pressure on limited freshwater resources, underlines new World Economic Forum report
* Water is increasingly moving from an operational issue to one of strategic significance for the energy sector as risks continue to rise
* Energy companies will increasingly be called upon to be partners in managing the world’s water resources, along with agriculture and other large users
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Economic Forum’s Energy Community today launched the Thirsty Energy – Water and Energy in the 21st Century report. The report explores the risks and opportunities inherent in the ancient relationship between energy and water, which has taken on a new urgency as competition for finite freshwater resources rises. Produced in partnership with Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), the report includes perspectives from prominent experts and decision-makers.
WATERLOO – On February 10, 2009 the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario announced more than $881,388 in funding to 99 households in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo under the Homeownership component of the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program.
OTTAWA - On the issue of restructuring plans sent February 17, 2009 to the U.S. government by General Motors Corporation and Chrysler LLC, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, made the following statement:
A large number of American companies are moving to Montreal to do their IT development and reduce costs due to government subsidies and 30% exchange rate.
Montreal - Kovasys Inc., an IT staffing agency in Montreal, says it has been witnessing a large influx of American companies coming to Canada to do their high tech projects. Due to the unstable economy in the US and massive layoffs, more and more companies are deciding to save money and nearshore their IT operations to a cheaper yet stable and proximate location.
Waterloo Region – At its regular meeting last Friday, February 13, 2009, members of the Community Safety & Crime Prevention Council elected John Shewchuk, of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, as Chair of the Council and Thomas Brenner of Renison College School of Social Work (University of Waterloo) as Vice-Chair of the Council for the 2009 term.
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