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November 28, 2022
If you build it, they will come. (SDG 9)Infrastructure. It brings to mind huge public projects like roads, subways, bike lanes, water supply, electrical grids, and telecommunications. But, public infrastructure encompasses everything that... Read More
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October 31, 2022
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October 17, 2022
The SDGs are about ensuring that nobody is left behind (SDG 1)Did you know that the official poverty rate in Canada has decreased from 14.5% in 2015 to 6.4% in 2020? While this is good news, trends indicate that the rate of decrease is slowing. In fact, at the... Read More
October 3, 2022
Artificial Intelligence is here, and it’s growing (SDG 8 & SDG 9)You may not think about it, but artificial intelligence impacts our lives every day. But what is AI, anyways? It’s not all robots and self-driving cars. The theories of AI and Big Data allow... Read More
September 20, 2022
Climate change is a global emergency that requires collective action, at all levels and across all sectors. (SDG 13 & SDG 17)Global Goals Week is about action, awareness, and accountability for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A sustainable future requires each of us to do our part – SDG 13 challenges... Read More
September 6, 2022
We need biodiversity to improve air quality (SDG 15) What is needed by all living things, can be touched but not felt, and is everywhere but never seen? You guessed it is, it’s air. Plant and land biodiversity is one of the biggest contributors to... Read More
August 22, 2022
Sustainable food ensures a sustainable future (SDG 12)Did you know that Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 28 this year? That’s the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth can regenerate in a given year. And, it’s getting... Read More
July 25, 2022
We all have a role to play in energy efficiency (SDG 7)Did you know that renewable energy sources currently provide about 18% of Canada’s total primary energy supply? Water, wind, and biomass are the most common. In fact, Canada is the world’s second... Read More
June 27, 2022
Strong and successful small businesses make resilient and sustainable communities (SDGs 8 & 9) Did you know that small businesses make up more than 98% of employer businesses in Canada and employ more than 10 million individuals? That’s a huge footprint and represents almost two thirds (64%)... Read More
June 13, 2022
Carefully managing our oceans is key to a sustainable future. (SDG 14)Oceans are one of the world’s greatest resources. Covering more than 70 % of the planet, oceans support the environment and make the Earth habitable for humans. In fact, our rainwater, drinking... Read More
May 30, 2022
Indigenous rights include language rights (SDG 10)Language is a really important part of Canadian identity, but not just French and English. Did you know that over 70 Indigenous languages are spoken across the country, a key part of the many... Read More
