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It’s easy to focus on big corporations and flashy startups, but the real engine of Canada’s economy?

Small businesses.

Read the full article from Stephen Tapp, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Dawn Desjardins, @deloitteinsights.bsky.social Canada: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/have-...
Have We Been Looking for Economic Growth in All the Wrong Places? - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Discover how SMEs drive Canada's prosperity in a new op-ed by Stephen Tapp and Dawn Desjardins, Chief Economists at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Deloitte Canada respectively.
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February 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy.

But now, we’re not doing enough to help them scale & succeed.

More from Stephen Tapp, Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Dawn Desjardins, @deloitteinsights.bsky.social Canada: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/have-...
February 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The clean economy is growing fast.

The catch? We don’t have enough skilled workers.

We need to equip people with the right skills—fast.

Read more from the folks at Smart Prosperity Institute, featuring Nicholas Renzetti, Malorie Bertrand, and Sarah Krzysik: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/canad...
Canada’s Decarbonization Means More Jobs for Canadians - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Discover how Canada's net-zero transition is driving green jobs in a new op-ed from the Smart Prosperity Institute.
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February 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Canada thrives when its workers thrive. 🇨🇦

But right now, we’re facing a massive skills gap—one that could cost us 300,000 new jobs.

Read more from Nicholas Renzetti, Malorie Bertrand, and Sarah Krzysik from the Smart Prosperity Institute: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/canad...
February 4, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Canada is losing ground.

Once 3rd in global digital government rankings, we’ve plummeted to 32nd in 2022.

Will Canada step up and lead the digital revolution, or be left behind?

More from Sam Jenkins, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of @gopunchcard.bsky.social: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/bridg...
February 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Your data is everywhere. But who’s protecting it?

Our personal and business data is scattered across the internet—fueling AI, banking, and social media.

But at what cost?

Learn more in a new op-ed by Joni Brennan, President of
DIACC: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/digit...
February 4, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Is AI the future of privacy or its greatest threat?

Today, >5 billion people generate more data daily than we did in 2007.

While AI offers game-changing innovation, it also introduces unprecedented data privacy risks.

Read more from Hesham Fahmy, CIO of TELUS: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/how-a...
February 4, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Privacy is a right—not a luxury.

With tech advancing at breakneck speed, are we sacrificing privacy in the name of innovation?

Read the full article from Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/prote...
February 4, 2025 at 5:45 AM
How can Canada lead in digital trust while protecting privacy, fostering innovation, and closing the digital divide?

Our new #FutureInFocus series for #DataProtectionDay explores AI-driven security, governance, and the future of privacy: thefutureeconomy.ca/future-in-fo...
February 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Canada is known for innovation—so why are we falling behind? 🇨🇦💡

Read the full article by Saeed Zeinali, Founder of @nxtstars here: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/canad...
Canada’s "Thing": Unlocking Global Leadership Through Innovation and Sustainability - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Canada's startup ecosystem is at a crossroads—despite world-class innovation, declining venture capital and scaling challenges.
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February 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Canada has it all.

World-class AI, top-tier research, and a thriving tech talent pool.

So why is venture capital drying up, and why are startups struggling to scale?

Read the full article by Saeed Zeinali, Founder of NextStars here: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/canad...
February 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The future of Canada's workforce depends on supporting those who need it most.

Learn more in a new #FutureOfSkills interview with Stefano Scarpetta @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, Lynette Plett @ucnorth.bsky.social, and Noel Baldwin, Future Skills Centre: thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/g...
February 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Imagine a learning approach that directly addresses the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Could this be the way forward?

More from Noel Baldwin, Future Skills Centre, Stefano Scarpetta @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, & Lynette Plett @ucnorth.bsky.social: thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/g...
February 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Why has literacy proficiency stagnated despite people becoming more educated than ever?

Learn more from Noel Baldwin, Future Skills Centre, Stefano Scarpetta from the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, and Lynette Plett @ucnorth.bsky.social in this video conversation: thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/g...
February 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
How do we rethink upskilling?

In this video conversation, Noel Baldwin from Future Skills Centre is joined by Stefano Scarpetta from @oecd-ocde.bsky.social and Lynette Plett from @ucnorth.bsky.social to break down Canada’s future skills challenges and solutions: thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/g...
January 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
💡 AI won’t replace you. But a company that knows how to use AI better just might.

Learn more from Brandon Roberts, Group Vice President of People Analytics and AI at ServiceNow: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/from-...
January 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
🚨 AI isn’t the future—it’s already leaving Canadian businesses behind.

While global competitors are scaling AI solutions, Canadian organizations are stuck in pilot mode—held back by a lack of a clear AI strategy.

More from Brandon Roberts, ServiceNow: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/from-...
From AI Hype to Real-World Results: 3 Steps for Canadian Leaders - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Brandon Roberts from ServiceNow shares his game plan on how to turn AI's potential into tangible results for your organization.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Canada’s reliance on publicly funded VC has created an investment gap—forcing early-stage founders to seek foreign buyers to scale.

The result? Canadian startups exiting before they become domestic success stories.

More from Peter Elkins, Founder of Project X: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/is-pu...
January 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The AI revolution is here, and with it, skyrocketing energy demands.

🔥 Here’s the reality: If Canada wants to stay competitive in AI and attract global investment, we need nuclear energy—now.

Learn more from Joe St-Julian, President of Nuclear at AtkinsRéalis: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/canad...
Canada Needs Nuclear Energy to Meet the AI Moment - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Joe St-Julian from AtkinsRéalis discusses the need for nuclear energy growth in Canada to meet the demands of AI.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The AI boom is coming fast, but Canada doesn’t have the power to sustain it.

If we want to lead in AI & attract major investment, we need nuclear now—or risk falling behind.

Learn more from Joe St-Julian, President of Nuclear at
AtkinsRéalis: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/canad...
January 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Canada has what the world needs: energy, critical minerals, & food.

But without collaboration across businesses, government, and financial institutions, our potential is left untapped.

Learn more from Mairead Lavery, President & CEO of Export Development Canada: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/navig...
Navigating Uncertainty: A Call to Action for Canada's Economic Future - TheFutureEconomy.ca
In this op-ed, Mairead Lavery from the EDC shares what she thinks needs to be done to secure Canada's economic future.
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January 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Myth: Canada is too small to influence global trade.

Fact: Canada holds the keys to the future—energy, critical minerals, and food. 🌎

Learn more from Mairead Lavery, President and CEO of
Export Development Canada: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/navig...

#Trade #EconomicGrowth #Innovation
January 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
📚 The decline in distribution services threatens access to Canadian voices, ideas, and culture.

Learn more from Jason Farrell, Vice President of Distribution and Retail of University Toronto Press (UTP): thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/witho...
Without Renewed Investment, Canada’s Literary Lifeline Will Be Severely Restricted - TheFutureEconomy.ca
Jason Farrell from the University of Toronto Press argues that more investment is needed to help Canada's publishing industry thrive.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
📣 "Canada's literary legacy is crumbling without the right infrastructure to support it.”

Learn more from Jason Farrell, Vice President of Distribution and Retail of University of Toronto Press (UTP): thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/witho...
January 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
💥 Myth: Black entrepreneurs face the same challenges as other business owners.

The time for action is now—because an inclusive economy isn’t just fair; it’s stronger.

Read more from Tiffany Callender, Co-Founder and CEO of
FACE Coalition: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/6-thi...
January 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM