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Tomatosphere: Can We Grow Vegetables in Space? (w/ Dr. Michael Dixon, University of Guelph)
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In 1985, US President Ronald Reagan posed the question, “To young people wondering ‘where will I go?’, ‘what will I do with my future?’, I have a suggestion – why not set out with your friends on the path of adventure and try to start up your own business?”
Scudamore did just that, as an 18-year-old high school dropout sitting in a McDonald’s drive-thru, wondering what he would do. While waiting for his order, he saw a pick up truck with a sign about hauling junk from people’s homes. “I can do that,” he said – and days later, he was in business.
We invited Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to build your own business, be your own boss, and go on the ride of a lifetime.
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Those new revenues included tuition fee increases, bequests, non-government grants and investments, and the selling of seats to foreign students. It wasn’t enough – government funding grants continued to drop, forcing universities to find innovative solutions to increase revenue.
“Enter UBC alumnus Bob Lee,” says Aubrey Kelly the CEO of UBC Property Trust. “Bob proposed a new funding mechanism that would provide the university with revenue in perpetuity – the 99-year lease.” Bob Lee, in an interview in 2010, said, “We put in the roads and services and put the lots out for tender and no one put in a bid.” Fast forward to today: the Trust has built over 12 million square feet of space for UBC and delivered more than $2 billion to the university.
We invited Aubrey Kelly of UBC Properties Trust to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the power of innovative thinking to address housing issues and support universities.
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Barnsdale says, “Having your final affairs in order helps reduce the stress of aging, leaves survivors more financially and emotionally resilient, and creates more meaningful legacies. The process often benefits charities and takes immense pressure off the courts from having to deal with so many unorganized estates. Collectively, they help the economy."
According to The Order of the Good Death, “People who are death positive believe that it is not morbid or taboo to speak openly about death. They see honest conversations about death & dying as the cornerstone of a healthy society.”
We invited Greg Barnsdale, the author of “Do Not Ignore Your Mortality,” to join us for a Conversation That Matters about healthy and practical planning for our own mortality.
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“Every candidate, every campaign, every jurisdiction is different,” says Allam. “There is no one-size-fits-all.” In fact, campaigns are complex and fluid spaces in time where the dynamics and the polls can turn in favour or to a disaster for a candidate based on one bad quote or smear.
“I tell candidates [that] there are no guarantees with any one strategy,” says Allam. Door-knocking, pamphlets, burma shaves, walking the streets of the community, town halls, debates, radio, newspaper, TV advertising and – yes – social media are all elements that Allam prescribes. “And then there is the candidate and their appeal,” Allam continues. “Charisma – or a lack of it – is an intangible, like it or not.”
We invited veteran campaign manager Kareem Allam to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the ebb, flow, knowns and unknowns of running successful election campaigns.
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According to a Research Co. poll, “Pessimistic views on health care have taken hold in Canada. The proportion of Canadians who think the system should be completely rebuilt has jumped to 23% in 2024.” Krystle Wittevrongel says, “That’s a startling number. It demonstrates that Canadians believe it is time to drastically change the system.”
“One of the many impediments to the delivery of healthcare,” says Wittervrongel, “is our funding model. Hospitals receive a global budget at the beginning of the fiscal year. That money is fixed based on an expected number of procedures based on historical volumes. This funding model has been replaced in most OECD countries with activity based funding.
We invited Krystle Wittevrongel, the Director of Research at the Montreal Economic Institute, to join me for a Conversation That Matters about healing our ailing health care system.
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According to NJ Ayuk of the African Energy Chamber: “These crises are also compromising many parts of Africa’s energy systems.” He goes on to say, “They are deepening the financial difficulties of utilities, increasing risks of blackouts and rationing, and they’re contributing to a sharp increase in extreme poverty.”
Ayuk says, “It doesn’t need to be this way. Africa has plenty of what it takes to produce electricity. The continent has abundant reserves of hydrocarbons – at least 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil [and] 509 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. More than enough resources to support renewables, enough sunlight to support 1,000 GW of solar generation, enough running water to support 350 GW of hydropower generation, enough wind to support turbines that can generate 110 GW of power, and enough geothermal energy to support 15 GW of capacity.”
We invited Mr. NJ Ayuk of the African Energy Chamber to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to utilize those resources to ignite economies throughout Africa.
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“Investing in AI on the surface is the same as any other stock, except that it isn’t,” says Murray Leith of Odlum Brown. “Pure large-language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT can only be purchased as stock, by buying Microsoft shares. There are also a host of other companies you can buy, such as Crowdstrike to Salesforce and Amazon.”
Investing in the Magnificent 7 tech companies have proven to be sound investments. Leith says, “Those companies have proven track records [and] proven management and they have the resources to develop AI applications and technologies. Investing in companies like AI21 Labs, Cohere, and Anthropic is only available through private placement, which requires large amounts of investment dollars and those are highly speculative.”
We invited Murray Leith, Chief Investment Officer at Odlum Brown, to join us for a Conversation That Matters on what to know if we dare to venture into AI investments.
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The food and beverage industry is a substantial contributor to the BC economy. According to the “State of the Industry” report recently published by BC Food and Beverage, it accounts for “$14.2 billion in revenue [and] employs 39,000 people in 3,400 businesses and contributes $3.7 billion to provincial GDP.”
“Impressive numbers,” says Donaldson, “but the industry is stressed. In the past five years, costs have soared. Land, labour and raw materials are all up and at the same time, producers have been unable to raise prices in keeping cost increases.”
We invited James Donaldson, the CEO of BC Food and Beverage, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the challenges the industry faces in BC and paths to solutions that will ensure we have access to the food we need at prices we can afford.
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The book takes the reader throughout Poilievre’s life from adoption, his adopted father declaring his homosexuality, his fascination with politics from his teen years, and his brazen and forthright commitment to conservative policies.
Lawton says, “This book showcases Poilievre’s unique brand of conservatism which is galvanizing supporters and detractors alike. What emerges is a portrait of a radically authentic individual who has been plotting to be Canada’s prime minister since he was a teenager.”
We invited Andrew Lawton to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the man who wants to run Canada.
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Dew said, “I know a lot of people are disappointed. I’m proud of the work we did to develop the project vision, invite people in, and build community support. And I’m obviously disappointed at this lost opportunity to deliver affordable housing, high quality education, and a hub for food innovation in Canada’s most productive agricultural jurisdiction.”
Dew went on to say the lack of a clear signal from city council “is indicative of a crisis of indecision in Canada. We have become the land of the slow maybe, where process has become an end in itself, decisions are elusive, and leaders refuse to lead.”
We invited Gavin Dew to join us for a Conversation That Matters about our inability to get to “yes” and what it is doing to our reputation as a place to innovate and grow.
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McPhie says, “We believe the resource sector and the people within it have a meaningful role to play in advancing reconciliation. Done right, the outcome will be greater social, environmental and economic well-being for all.”
One court decision after another has been shaping the way Canada can and does develop its resources. According to Smith and McPhie, “Now is the time to create opportunities that provide First Nations access to the economic opportunities that will create ownership, employment, funds for education and will combat poverty.
We invited Christy Smith and Michael McPhie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the path forward, together.
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While challenging to identify ore bodies with mineable resources, there is an emerging opportunity in recovery. “There are 17.4 million troy ounces of these elements that have already been mined and are available to be recovered from catalytic converters, mobile phones, computer disks and aircraft turbines.”
Until now, the process of recovering these elements was uneconomical. Doostmohammdi says, “These challenges notwithstanding, several factors have combined to spotlight their growing importance.”
We invited Mohammad Doostmohammdi to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the process his team has developed that reduces costs and increases productivity in the realm of critical mineral recovery.
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According to a report by the Urban Land Institute, “private homes in Singapore are the most expensive in Asia” with an average value of $1.7 million US. However, the ULI report states that public housing in Singapore is the “most attainable” when it comes to home ownership – 90 percent of the people in the country own their home.
Lang says, “Even more remarkable is the cost in relation to median annual income. In Singapore, the median home price to income ratio is 5. In Vancouver, according to Rates.ca, the average home price is 249% more than an average household can afford.”
How and what are they doing in Singapore that we can learn from?
We invited Ernest Lang of Promerita to join us for a Conversation That Matters about Singapore’s housing market and what lessons we could apply here.
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David Williams says, “There is no medal for 11th place and for good reason. This matters for young families and people aspiring to build a future in this province. Prosperity is crucial.” The report is filled with disheartening numbers about BC’s place on the Prosperity Index.
The Index reports that British Columbia is “11th of 21 jurisdictions in Business Well-Being, 15th in Economic Well-Being, 7th in Societal Well-Being, 12th in Labour Productivity, 13th in Innovation Ranking, 13th in Income Inequality and 18th for Housing Affordability.”
We invited David Williams, the Vice President of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the factors that are driving down prosperity in BC and what we can do to reverse this trend.
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“Were it not for a series of remarkable events, I’d be dead,” says Dragan. “A doctor was standing feet away at the time I was shot. An ambulance miracle – Vancouver Hospital was minutes away and 14 minutes later, I was in the emergency room with my life in the hands of a surgeon who was not going to let me die.”
Six days later Dragan woke up in a hospital bed, his wife and son next to him. For six days, they’ve been racked with the fear that Paul would die. “Classically,” says Dragan, “my first words were, ‘Where am I and what happened?’ I had no idea. I don’t even recall being shot or anything else from that morning.”
We invited Paul Dragan to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his incredible journey to the darkness of death and back.
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Months later, the BC Centre for Disease Control released its report showing that in 2022, overdoses from opioids and illicit drugs were now the leading cause of death for youth 10 to 18 years old. The Minister issued a statement saying, “The toxic drug crisis continues to have a devastating impact on families and communities in B.C., and the impact on children, youth is heartbreaking,”
These are hollow words to Garth Mullins, an organizer with the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, who said, “It seems to me that the Minister’s job is to be the official mourner – someone who is there to cry publicly about the mass deaths but isn’t empowered.”
So where does a family turn when they need help? Chantal Vallerand, the Executive Director at Drug Free Kids Canada, says, “We know how difficult it is for families. Most don’t know the boundaries of what they can and cannot say or do. We created Drug Free Kids to help parents facing the life and death reality of drugs where there is no margin for error.”
We invited Chantal Vallerand of Drug Free Kids to join us for a Conversation That Matters about resources and strategies that can and do help families address the growing drug crisis in Canada.
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“The work from home practice was needed during the pandemic; now it poses a new challenge,” says executive coach Ron Bremner. “Going forward, remote work will fracture company culture. For leaders… the new norm will be to manage in a state of chaos where they will need to be remarkably innovative as they strive to create safe, productive and effective workplaces.”
“[The] key to navigating the changing dynamics of a disassociated workplace,” says Bremner, “will be to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset” – a mindset of constant adaptation and continual improvement.
We invited Ron Bremner to join us for a Conversation That Matters about post-pandemic leadership.
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Six months later, John Rustad took over the leadership of the BC Conservative Party. At the time, the party was without a sitting member of the legislature. At the time of publishing this interview there were four. Rustad and the BC Conservative party’s rankings are soaring in the polls.
Who is John Rustad and what is his vision for British Columbia, should he do the seemingly impossible and win the next election? We invited John Rustad to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his agenda for British Columbia.
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“Donating a kidney or a part of your liver is an enormous undertaking,” says Owen-Evans. “Not only do you need to take time for the surgery and recovery, [but] you also undergo a plethora of tests that consume vast amounts of time” – time that takes the donor away from work and family. “The cost in lost salary is significant.”
Fully aware of the impact on donors, Owen-Evans set out to change the financial impact on these generous souls who give of themselves. As President of Neptune Terminals, Owen-Evans established a new policy: “paid time off for donors.” It's a concept that is gaining support from other major employers in British Columbia, such as Beedie Development and the David Foster Foundation.
We invited Megan Owen-Evans to join us for a Conversation That Matters about corporate giving that supports employees and offers the gift of life to people in desperate need.
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Pankratz says, “The signs emerged in September 2023 when Volkswagen announced it was ‘cutting EV output’ due to low demand and in November, Ford announced it would ‘be scaling back’ EV battery production due to lackluster demand.”
As the new year emerged, EV news stayed on the same trendline. Pankratz said, “General Motors, Mercedes Benz and even Tesla warned EV sales were projected to be significantly lower than predicted.” Add in Hertz’s decision to sell off most of its EVs and the message is clear – the market is cool on electric cars.
We invited Adam Pankratz to join us for a Conversation That Matters on the trajectory of electric vehicle sales and what that says about government directives versus market forces.
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Bostrom is the head of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford and a philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence. He has been called the “Superintelligent Swede” because of the deep philosophical work he undertakes as he examines the trajectory of human life at the intersection of destruction and possibility.
Bostrom says, “If artificial intelligence can be achieved, it would be an event of unparalleled consequence – perhaps even a rupture to the fabric of history” – a rupture, Bostrom says, “will change the course of human history but is it the end of human history?”
We invited Nick Bostrom to join us for a Conversation That Matters about our flirtatious and tempestuous relationship with the evolution of intelligence.
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“[It’s] hard to comprehend,” said Christine Kennedy, the President of Woodfibre LNG. “The District has asked repeatedly since 2019 – to the company and to regulators – that the project workforce be housed outside of Squamish, which is exactly what the floatel delivers.”
Kennedy goes on to say, “A councillor suggested that there are better solutions than a floatel. Housing options were considered and discussed with the District over a five-year engagement process, during which the District repeatedly asked the company and regulators to house non-local workers outside the community due to low vacancy rates in Squamish. Woodfibre LNG responded with the floatel. If Council had better ideas, they had five years to bring those forward.”
On Tuesday May 21, Squamish Council decided to reconsider its decision and has postponed a final vote until June 4th.
We invited Christine Kennedy to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the process the company followed in the development of the floatel and what this potential rejection means to the project and to BC’s investment reputation.
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Compared to 20 other “high quality mid-sized city-regions, spanning 9 pillars across economy, liveability and infrastructure and sustainability, Vancouver is well below par.” Anderson says. “Vancouver ranked 14 among the 20 cities for prosperity factors.”
Looking ahead, Anderson says, “The region has to address its underlying weaknesses soon if we hope to stay competitive.” Central to our ability to compete is Vancouver’s beautiful geography, an area that is confined by sea and mountains. Anderson says, “The upshot is that we have to innovate more deeply to stimulate housing, job and economic development.”
We invited Bridgitte Anderson, the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, to join us as a guest on Conversations That Matter about where our attention needs to turn to close our productivity and prosperity gap.
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The question ahead is, why has Canadian productivity sagged and how can it be turned around? Jock Finlayson, the Chief Economist at the Independent Contractors of BC, says, “Canada needs to reorient policy to focus squarely on improving productivity and real incomes per capita – both of which are stagnant and falling.”
We invited Jock Finlayson to join us for a Conversation That Matters about Canada’s productivity crisis and why it matters.
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In Palestine, the death toll is horrifying – more than 30,000 Palestinians are believed to have died and another 72,000 have been injured.
The war and humanitarian crisis that has resulted has brought calls from around the world for a ceasefire. The government of Benjamin Netanyahu shows little interest in heeding those calls. The level of hate and anger that existed before Oct 7 continues to rise, which leads to the longer term question: can peace ever be achieved?
Gidi Grinstein, the founder of Reut Institute in Tel Aviv, says, “Maybe but the conditions have to be ripe.” He continues, “It won’t be easy; millions of Israelis and Palestinians do not want to live in the same country, much less a shared society.”
We invited Gidi Grinstein, the co-author of (IN) SIGHTS, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about possible paths forward for Israel and Palestine.
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There are countless initiatives underway. For example, a Canadian company called Svante based in British Columbia has been enjoying impressive results. So, too, is Bill Gates’ carbon capture company Graphyte. That company’s website acknowledges that 5 to 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide need to be removed from the atmosphere annually by 2050; today the world removes less than 0.001% of that.
The quest is underway, but at what cost? In British Columbia, the government acknowledges its commitment to net-zero will have a significant impact on the economy. That impact, in turn, will increase the cost of living and lower per-capita GDP.
Roger Pielke Jr, the author of the “Iron Law,” states that when the cost of carbon mitigation impacts the cost of living, voters turn away from protecting the environment and so do politicians.
He joins us today for a Conversation That Matters about whether net-zero by 2050 is realistic.
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According to Digiconomist, “a single NVIDIA DGX A100 server can consume as much electricity as a handful of US households combined.” Because of this, the electricity consumption of hundreds of thousands of these devices will add up quickly.
By 2027, worldwide A.I.-related electricity consumption could increase by 85.4 to 134.0 terawatt hours of annual electricity consumption. This figure is comparable to the annual electricity consumption of countries such as the Netherlands, or Argentina, or Sweden.
We invited Alex de Vries of Digiconomist to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the unintended consequences of digital technology consumption.
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12 years later, “the dynamics of enabling people in an evolving workplace have changed significantly,” says Jennifer Geary the co-author of “How to be a Chief People Officer.” Geary says that central to this new dynamic is the workplace. “When a company’s mission, vision, purpose, values and goals are mirrored in how people actually think, act and operate, the company has a strong culture.”
Key to developing this alignment is a C-Suite to bring humanity back to the workplace. Geary says, “Managers are drowning under the weight of people-related tasks, while employees demand ever more from their workplace.”
We invited Jennifer Geary, the co-author of “How to Be a Chief People Officer,” to join us for a Conversation That Matters about strategically enabling sustainable organizations.
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Luchkov also performed at the Horowitz International piano competition and the Perugia MusicFest. When the war intensified, Luchkov says, “I was in fear of my life and I fled from Ukraine – first to Italy and with the help of Thrive Refuge, I made my way to Canada, which accepted me as a refugee.”
Luchkov says, “Canada and Canadians have been remarkably kind and helpful to me.” Through Thrive Refuge, Sasha was able to complete his high school education and is now attending UBC’s School of Music, studying under the direction of Dr. David Fung. On April the 12th, Sasha is performing at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in the Concert for Peace to help raise funds to support Thrive Refuge’s Fine Arts Bursary.
Sasha Luchov joins us for a Conversation That Matters about his journey to finding a second chance in Canada.
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ctm498 #humanitarianism #ukraine #pianist
Looking forward, the global population is forecast to exceed 9 billion by approximately 2040. “Can the world population power itself into a new age of sustainable growth?” askes the report. It goes on to ask, “Can Canada, a global leader in energy, create new technologies, realize new opportunities and create value in a Net Zero economy?”
We invited RBC’s Head of Thought Leadership, John Stackhouse, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the highlights of the research the report lays out, its six major conclusions, and the path forward.
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ctm497 #banking #finance #climatechange
Renaud Brossard speaks on behalf of MEI and he says, “An expanding public service has consequences that adversely affect the economy, including undue competition with the private sector for employees. And that, in turn, exacerbates the already challenging talent market.” The report goes on to show the increase on a percentage basis from Prime Ministers Mulroney to Trudeau; Mulroney and Chrétien both oversaw about 10% reduction. Martin and Harper also decreased the number of civil servants, but to a lesser extent. Prime Minister Trudeau's increase is a whopping 25%.
We invited Renaud Brossard of MEI to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the report and why a rapidly expanding civil service is a cause for concern.
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ctm496 #economics #business #cdnpoli
In her book, “Child Sex Trafficking in Canada,” Cathy Peters says, “This book should never have been written. But here we are. Society and culture have come to a point where the most vulnerable are not being protected.” Peters goes on to say, “As a society we have a moral obligation to address sexual exploitation immediately, resolutely and robustly.”
Today’s children are targeted in ways that you have little awareness of and from around the world. These children are marginalized, vulnerable, and at risk. Peters says, “They are unaware of the insidious, coercive, and manipulative tactics of the sex industry.”
We invited one of Canada’s leading advocates on behalf of vulnerable children, Cathy Peters, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about what we all need to know about child sex trafficking and how to stop it.
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ctm495 #crime #humantrafficking #abuse
Over the course of the next 50 years, the Chinese economy and its clout grew from 1.7 percent of global GDP to more than 17.3%. China went from one of the poorest countries on earth to one of the most powerful economies. Through that growth, China invested heavily in Canadian energy and technology companies.
Then at the start of this century, the relationship between Canada and China started shifting. China started to flex its muscles and Canada failed to realize it was no longer the dominant member of this relationship. China grew tired of being told what and how to manage its affairs.
Enter Xi Jinping, who had no patience for moralizing and virtue signalling. Canada woke up to China’s influence and the influencing tactics at home and abroad. Over the past five years, the relationship has soured.
We invited Paul Evans, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, to join us for a Conversation That Matters on what happened between Canada and China and what is happening between us and India.
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Also Ng Weng Hoong's blog is a source of information about Canada - China relations
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ctm494 #china #canada #internationalrelations
Rowlands says the path to developing this framework “emerged from our work with the nonprofit sector – a sector that required new brand strategies that enriched and enhanced their organizations' messaging.” The next step on the path to a social purpose framework was the development of “Theory of Change,” which is a methodology to set out intended social change outcomes.”
We invited Mike Rowlands, the CEO and President at Junxion, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about social purpose and how it focuses businesses to accept responsibility for outputs, outcomes and building a better world by being in business.
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ctm493 #socialenterprise #socialentrepreneurs #corporatesocialresponsibility
Key to living in the “sweet spot” is homeostasis, which is a collection of mechanisms that your body uses to maintain constancy in blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and body temperature. The more consistent your body is, the healthier you are. Deviations from optimal ranges of vitamin D, calcium, glucose and other mechanisms lead to a higher risk of mortality.
We invited Angela Brooks-Wilson, a co-author of the report, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about what we now know about the “sweet spot” of health and how this knowledge may equip you to live longer and healthier.
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ctm492 #ageing #health #wellbeing
“The Claims of Life” offers readers an unusually intimate view of a trustworthy leadership that begins and ends in self-knowledge. During a transformative fourteen-year Wellesley College presidency, Walsh advanced women’s authority, compassionate governance, and self-reinvention.
After Wellesley, Walsh’s interests took her to the boards of five national nonprofits, galvanizing change. She kept counsel with Nobel laureates, feminist icons, and the Dalai Lama, seeking solutions to the world’s biggest challenge: preserving our planet.
We invited Diana Chapman Walsh to join us for a Conversation That Matters about a life of openness and endless possibilities.
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ctm491 #academia #college #wellesley
Here in British Columbia, it was the railway that brought us into Confederation and it was the development of hydroelectric power that catapulted the province forward economically. Mark Liedemann, the President and CEO of Infrastructure BC says, “We’re building on those legacy projects to ensure the province has the essential structures needed to thrive.”
In her letter to the Board of Infrastructure BC, Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says, “Government and public sector organizations must continue to advance results that people can see and feel in these key areas – strengthened health care, safer communities, attainable and secure housing, and a clean and fair economy that delivers affordability and prosperity.”
We invited Mark Liedemann to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the never ending work of planning and building the infrastructure the province requires.
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ctm490 #britishcolumbia #infrastructure #cityplanning
It’s a long way from where we are at the moment. Currently, says Janette Jackson of Foresight, “we’re in last place, which accelerates our need to step up the pace and position Canada as a force of nature on the path to net zero.” Over the past decade, Foresight has worked relentlessly toward making net-zero a reality.
Foresight has a 10-point approach to accelerate research and development in clean tech, build regional clusters and host events. Jackson says, “We’re creating the ecosystem that fosters investment in world leading companies that are serving a social purpose, that being achieving net zero by virtue of the products and services they produce and provide.”
On February 6, Foresight is hosting “CityAge Vancouver: The Urban Zero Challenge.” We invited Jeanette Jackson to join us for Conversation That Matters about the opportunities and challenges ahead for us on our path to greenhouse gas reduction.
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ctm489 #cleantech #greentech #netzero
Javed says, “This new Ministry will only work if it is managed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Bureaucrats, academics, and economists live in a world where their theories don’t survive contact with the real world. When you put them in charge of entrepreneurship, they pour sand in the gears of innovation, business agility, and the magic small and medium business create in solving the world’s challenges.”
The potential is enormous. Canada has an opportunity to embrace this concept, says Javed. “We are a knowledge-based country. If we seize the moment and create a legislative and tax environment that fosters rather than hinders entrepreneurs, we can turn around Canada’s sagging per capita GDP and boost the economy.”
We invited Naseem Javed to join us for a Conversation That Matters about unleashing the power of entrepreneurship in an effort to turn around Canada’s sinking economy.
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ctm488 #business #cdnpoli #economy
“The greatest gift of giving possible is your life’s work,” says Paul Sitnam. He is a living example having done just that for the past 40 years. Sitnam dedicated his life to international humanitarian work in Africa, the South Pacific and the Middle East. His service to others, he says, has “allowed me to work with people in need of a hand up, rather than a handout. I worked with people to help them recover from disasters that shook their confidence.”
Sitnam says, “I quickly dispelled myself of the notion that I was going to save the world. I just tried to do the best I could with the situation I found myself in and the resources available.” He goes on to speak to the power of empathy over sympathy. “Humanitarian work,” he says, “must facilitate victims of a disaster in a manner that allows them to regain their dignity. They need to be treated as much as possible as partners rather than as vulnerable people or beneficiaries. No one likes to be thought of – and treated – as a beggar.”
We invited Paul Sitnam to join us for a Conversation That Matters about making a difference by being where assistance is needed.
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ctm487 #philanthropy #humanitarian #humanitarianmission
It is a belief held by Indigenous businessman Chris Sankey, who says that “we can’t afford to obstruct BC’s energy sector any longer.” In an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun, Sankey said, “The chilling effect on the investment landscape of our region and of Canada in general has been terrible.”
Moving forward, Sankey is looking to LNG to generate jobs and economic growth. He says, “More than a billion dollars in indigenous procurement spending and benefits have already been negotiated with Coastal GasLink, Kitimat LNG and Woodfibre LNG. And should the Haisla make a final investment decision on Cedar LNG, the opportunities will continue to grow for everyone – not just First Nations. Everyone.”
We invited Chris Sankey to join us for a Conversation That Matters about economic reconciliation and how it can reverse Canada’s sinking attractiveness to investors.
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ctm486 #firstnations #canadianeconomy #business
Wade Davis, the great Canadian thinker and anthropologist, in his talk at the Dr. Rix Distinguished Keynote address “The Wayfinders of Genomic Wisdom,” said that “studies of the human genome have left no doubt about the interconnectedness of all things.”
Davis went on to say, “Genomic science unveils the profound truth that we are all connected by the same genetic cloth.” He argues that “indigenous perspectives combined with genome insights can revolutionize conservation, restore ecological balance, mend cultural divisions and provide the antidote to heal an ailing world.”
We invited Wade Davis to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the interconnectedness of life.
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ctm485 #anthropology #genomics #humanity
According to Buttignol, “The greatest obstacle to achieving better societal outcomes for senior citizens is ageism.” There is a generally held belief that as you age, your body and mind will fall apart and you’ll be grumpy and lonely and you're going to be ill. Buttignol says, “That’s simply not true. They are, however, the basis of bias directed at seniors.”
Those attitudes towards seniors impact so many other aspects of their lives. Buttignol says, “It’s why families worry that seniors can’t remain in their homes. It affects the way health care providers treat senior patients. It’s discrimination.”
Since 1983, CARP has been working to combat stereotypes about seniors. The organization also advocates for tax policy changes that will support homecare, reframing the concept of retirement residences from “institutions” to “homes.”
We invited Rudy Buttignol to join us for a Conversation That Matters about aging well and why we need to respect our elders.
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ctm484 #seniors #ageism #elderlyrights
This is a problem, says Barnard. “The vitality of a city is embodied in the young people it attracts to live and work. The key to attracting young people is ensuring cities meet their needs and today, those needs include housing costs, transportation and a commitment to values such as the environment. Essential to keeping those same people are liveable salaries and affordable housing.”
According to Barnard, “COVID-19 dramatically impacted young adults' ability to secure jobs and job skills.” That, in turn, will compound the already decreasing ratio of working-age young people to seniors. Barnard goes on to say, “The impact of the pandemic also means young people have higher levels of debt and housing insecurity.” Youthful Cities has developed a research program called DEVlab, which examines the workforce and skill development gaps of 15- to 29-year-olds impacted by COVID and how to meet those needs.
We invited Robert Barnard of Youthful Cities to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how we engage young people in the building of better cities.
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ctm483 #urbanplanning #demographics #economy
The compounding effects of the rising lawlessness, according to Ketchum, include but are not limited to “concerns for the safety of shoppers, concerns for the wellbeing of staff, and challenges to attract staff.” As a result, business leaders and concerned citizens formed the coalition to call for a “province-wide, non-partisan movement to raise awareness of the issues and the costs that are passed onto families.”
The coalition has developed a 10-point plan, demanding actions from the government to fulfill its responsibility to address a suite of issues related to the current levels of crime, violence, and fear.
We invited Jess Ketchum of SOS to join us for a Conversation That Matters about ways to combat crime and lawlessness.
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ctm482 #safety #crime #vancouver
Peacock says, “A $28.1-billion setback is significant.” After adding in emissions caps and a scheduled doubling of the carbon tax over the next seven years, Peacock points out, it “will dampen investment and cap exports.”
Peacock says, “We’re concerned about serious job losses and serious impact to income over the next six years.” Canada is already the poorest performing country in the OECD in per-capita GDP growth. According to BCBC’s analysis, provincial average annual economic growth will slow to 0.4 per cent in the second half of this decade.
We invited Ken Peacock to join us for a Conversation That Matters about setting realistic goals and timelines.
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ctm481 #bcpoli #sustainability #environment
In his blog, “The Honest Broker,” Roger Pielke Jr. wrote of the “Iron Law of Climate Policy,” a law that demonstrates that when push comes to shove, governments will wilt under pressure from voter’s wallets. “It is,” Pielke says, “a boundary condition.”
The theory of “using higher-priced energy as a tool to accelerate decarbonization makes perfect sense – in bloodless computer models.” Noted economist Jock Finlayson agrees and adds, “In the real world, it is a theory that does not survive contact with the harsh financial realities it imposes on most people.”
We invited Jock Finlayson to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the cost of implementing policies that fail to meet their objectives and the hardship they incur.
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ctm480 #business #energy #energypoverty
In 2022, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock (the largest investment firm in the world), in his letter to CEOs, said, “Your company’s purpose is its north star. Putting your company’s purpose at the foundation of your relationships with stakeholders is critical to long-term success. Employees need to understand and connect with your purpose and when they do, they can be your staunchest advocates.”
The focus on purpose is a move beyond corporate social responsibility, which is a focus on doing good things because they were good. “Social purpose,” Collier says, “is a guidepost that informs products, services, a company’s goals and strategies.”
We invited Drew Collier to join us for a Conversation That Matters about a new way of doing business and doing it with an objective of contributing to a better world.
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ctm479 #socialresponsibility #corporatesocialresponsibility #business
Harper is focused on cancer and he stresses that “a ketogenic diet is not a cure for cancer; rather, it is an effective adjunct therapy along with a standard of care.” Until recently, Harper was a visiting scientist at the BC Cancer Research Centre’s Terry Fox Laboratory. His research indicates that a ketogenic diet has multiple health benefits in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and weight reduction.
“The Axis of Illness,” according to Harper are “insulin resistance, obesity and inflammation – all of which are fueled by carbohydrates leading to chronic disease.” A keto diet, coupled with exercise, is an effective way to diminish weight, inflammation and reduce insulin resistance.
We invited Dr David Harper to join us for a Conversation That Matters about food as medicine.
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ctm478 #foodscience #keto #ketodiet
Canada has historically been dominant – one of the world's biggest economies, a founding member of the world's most powerful military alliance, and a rich country whose aid programs gave it considerable leverage over developing countries. But as Ottawa squares off with New Delhi over the recent alleged assassination of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, Rapley says, “It is being left largely to fight its own battle.”
In other words, Canada has stranded itself diplomatically at a time when the U.S. and U.K. have been building the so-called “quad” with Australia, India and Japan, as a safeguard to rising tensions with China. It gets worse, Rapley says. “Not only does Canada now occupy a less significant geopolitical space, but the country is a notorious shirk, or as an ally, with a recently leaked Pentagon paper revealing that Canada's NATO partners no longer consider us as a serious member of the alliance.”
We invited John Rapley to join us for a Conversation That Matters about Canada's shrinking reputation internationally.
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ctm477 #cdnpoli #politics #government