The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply and production chains has registered across the country and certainly in Western Canada. As business and policymakers look for information and analysis on how to respond to new phases of this pandemic, and potentially plan for future pandemics, new analysis by the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University provides some initial insights into how COVID has impacted the Canada-U.S. border and what work is being done by academics, sub-federal governments and business organizations to address these impacts.

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Policy-makers and decision-makers looking for ways to rapidly upskill and reskill the workforce for the post-pandemic economy have bet big on micro credentials. These credentials are generally considered a type of “mini qualification” that verify a person’s skills, competencies or experience for specific roles.

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Anniversaries are a time of reflection – but more than that, they’re an opportunity for action. The Canada West Foundation’s 50th anniversary this year has been a chance for us to envision where we want to go, as a foundation, as a region and as a country, and what we need to do to get there.

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The rise of ESG reporting has been meteoric. But whether ESG is more than a fad, whether it is needed to secure investment—and even whether it is particularly useful given that international ESG frameworks and standards do not align well with sector-specific and uniquely Canadian conditions—are some of the questions that require a hard look.

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Fifty years ago, the Canada West Foundation was established by thoughtful Canadians from across the West and across political perspectives with a shared goal to amplify the West’s distinct voice, and in turn, help build a stronger Canada.

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Infrastructure Canada | Submission | Carlo Dade and John Law

The government’s call for a National Infrastructure Assessment, Building the Canada We Want in 2050, comes at a critical time for the country. Getting the Assessment right can provide unparalleled long-term economic benefits for Canadians, starting with the country’s post-COVID recovery. It can be the road map to build the country that we want.

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