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-...

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-...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

💡 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-...

🚨 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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

📚 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...

📣 "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...

💥 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...

For decades, Canadian hiring practices have prioritized credentials over capability, leaving skilled workers—and entire industries—struggling to adapt. Learn more from Caitlin MacGregor, Co-Founder and CEO of Plum: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/the-i...

🚨 Myth: Black entrepreneurs have the same access to opportunities as everyone else. Systemic barriers still block access to opportunities for Black business owners in Canada. Read more from Tiffany Callender, Co-Founder & CEO of FACE Coalition: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/6-thi...

Time to face the truth: traditional skill categories like "soft" and "hard" skills are outdated. The future belongs to durable skills—those that outlast trends and thrive in an AI-powered world. More from Caitlin MacGregor, Co-Founder & CEO of Plum: thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/the-i...