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Financial Literacy and Personal Finance

Karthik Talwar — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Financial Literacy and Personal Finance campaign aims to help Canadians learn how to manage their personal finances successfully by empowering them with various financial skills, tips and tricks to make responsible financial decisions.

As Financial Literacy Arrives in Ontario Schools, Parents Consider Their Role

Learning by doing is the best teacher. Kids need some money of their own to best learn how to manage it.

The Top Six Benefits of ETF Investing

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment funds that let you buy a diversified basket of individual stocks or bonds in one purchase on a stock exchange.

What in the World Is Non-profit Credit Counselling?

Here are 10 things the non-profit credit counselling industry wants you to know about.

7 Steps to Go from Zero to Hero with Your Money

The New Money Podcast host, Nathan Kennedy shares his tips to set your life up for long-lasting success with money.

Building Financial Confidence: Yes, We Can Change the Future

With the right training and education, we can equip the next generation for a life of financial confidence.

5 Financial Literacy Tips You Should Know About

Four in 10 Canadians report that money is a daily concern, and a third of low-income Canadians report that they worry about money almost constantly.

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Cybersecurity

Karthik Talwar — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Cybersecurity campaign aims to educate business and government decision-makers on different security strategies to limit our risk to the various types of cybercrime while allowing our businesses and economies to benefit from the opportunities presented by a growing digital economy.

Q&A with Robert Herjavec

Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group spoke to Mediaplanet Canada to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Who Protects the Cloud? And Why Your Business Should Care

Is your company prepared for the cybersecurity risks that come with remote work? Learn how to protect your company and how Trend Micro can help.

Can Canada Be a Global Cybersecurity Leader?

Securing Canada’s digital infrastructure has never been more critical.

Future-Proofing Cybersecurity Using Quantum Technology

In the era of quantum computing, complexity isn’t enough. We need true randomness.

Why Canadian Businesses Need to Beware of Cybercriminals

It’s hard to read the news without noticing the increase in cybercrime. However many ransomware incidents can be mitigated with simple cyber security best practices.

The Secret to Cybersecurity Is Open Collaboration

In today’s online world, safety and security are digital concerns. Cybersecurity is a fast-moving field, and Canada can’t afford to fall behind.

Women in Cyber: How Deloitte Is Working to Fix the Diversity Gap

Learn how Deloitte’s Women in Cyber campaign is building a community of women cyber professionals to help cultivate more diversity in an industry with millions of open jobs.

XDR Cybersecurity Solutions Emerge to Give Enterprises a Lead in the Race Against Threats

In the never-ending churn of cybercrime escalation and cybersecurity products, one security firm is innovating to win the race against threats.

Optiv Helping Companies of All Sizes Boost Their Cybersecurity

Most companies know the importance of cybersecurity but can’t find the skilled resources to help. Meet Optiv — the cyber advisory and solutions leader.

Game On! Fun New Cybersecurity League Gives Canadian Kids Real-World Skills

CYWARIA League North, the country’s first fully gamified cybersecurity challenge, launched this fall for Canadian students in grades 11 and 12.

Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport: Meet Canada’s Head Coach

The Canadian tech skills marketplace is changing. There’s a lot of opportunity, but with innovation proceeding at a dizzying rate across all industries, workers and employers alike need help hitting a moving target.

Cybercrime Is Scary, but a Strong Offence Is the Best Defence

Being proactive and people-focused is the most effective protection against online attacks, a leading expert says.

What SOC and Security Teams Want to Know About Digital Transformation

With rapidly evolving technologies and work models, digital transformation poses complex challenges for your cybersecurity infrastructure.

When Cybersecurity Technology Fails, Will the Human Element Hold Strong?

In the cybersecurity industry, you are only ever as strong as your weakest link. The human element is often seen as the key vulnerability, but one security firm is redefining people as a strength rather than a liability.

What Is Cyber Insurance and Why You Need It

As one thinks about the impact and costs of a data breach within their organization, it can be more expansive than most initial estimates.

Q&A with Chloe Messdaghi – CyberSec Tech Changemaker

Mediaplanet spoke with Chloe Messdaghi, a tech changemaker in the cybersecurity field. She discusses what it takes to make it in the industry.

It Takes Vigilance — and a Village — to Fight Fraud

Isolation may impact our defences against fraud. As the pandemic persists — and as we face colder weather and shorter days — many Canadians will spend more time alone and could become more vulnerable to fraud.

Q&A with Joseph Steinberg

One issue that is not receiving enough attention is that of cyberattacks evolving from being performed by humans against other humans through the use of technology, to computers attacking computers.

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Future of Canada

Karthik Talwar — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Future of Canada campaign aims to showcase leadership in innovation across key industries, while also highlighting key learnings and insights on how to best move forward for a booming Canadian economy by 2030.

Danavation Is Transforming the Digital Space and Making Canada Proud

Danavation’s industry-leading technology is modernizing and digitizing a variety of industries, from retail to healthcare.

Markham’s Innovation District Set to Expand Its Leadership Position Globally

The city’s extraordinary new employment site connects product and innovation by attracting high-tech collaborators and manufacturers devoted to future growth.

Richard Florida on Infrastructure, Competitiveness, and Economy

Mediaplanet asked urbanist Richard Florida about how the Canadian economy, infrastructure, and environment are linked — and what this means for our future.

From Start-Up to Unicorn Founder, Michele Romanow Says Canada’s Future is Bright

Entrepreneur addict, co-founder at Clearco, and star on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Michele Romanow shares her insights on what Canada’s economic outlook is and why she remains optimistic.

Vaughan Emerges as an Epicentre of Health Care Excellence in Canada

In an innovative partnership, the City of Vaughan creates a health innovation hub for Canadians.

Artificial Intelligence in Canada: Past, Present, and Future

Canada’s leadership position in AI today is the result of decades of strategic efforts that began nearly 50 years ago.

Mortgage Brokers Are Helping Borrowers Navigate the Digital Landscape

The mortgage industry used to rely heavily on in-person applications, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the digital transformation.

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Future of Work

Karthik Talwar — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000

The Future of Work campaign aims to act as a guide to highlight lessons and learnings that the pandemic has taught employers and employees to make for a stronger Canadian workforce.

Thriving in the Post-Pandemic Workforce with Michele Romanow

Michele Romanow shares her expertise on the future of work and the changes Canadians can expect as we push forward post-pandemic.

How Aviva Canada Built a Culture of Trust During COVID

The pandemic has underscored the need for businesses to listen to and engage employees to ensure success.

Rewarding Careers Abound in the Dynamic Insurance Industry

Attracted by opportunities for advancement, diversity, and inclusion, Canadians are discovering the growing insurance sector’s ample opportunities.

The Future of Work

CMHA sits down to discuss the disruptions caused by the pandemic in the workplace and the resulted focus on employee’s mental health.

Happy and Healthy Employees Proven More Successful and Productive

Now more than ever, the future of work looks different as businesses prioritize the mental health and wellness of their employees.

Winning Today’s Hiring Game

How The Quantum Group is Helping Employers Find Solutions in this Candidate-Driven Market

Incentive Compensation Determined by Individual and Group Goals? The New Business Norm

The future of work looks different as companies across the globe evaluate their compensation strategies.

The Key to a Successful Hybrid Office

The Presidents of CCCPE and ACE sit down to discuss good ergonomics and the human factors to lead a successful hybrid workplace

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Supporting Canada’s Newcomers

Karthik Talwar — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Supporting Canada’s Newcomers campaign aims to act as a resource guide for newcomers in Canada. We also want to celebrate Canada’s immigrant population and promote Canadian values of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.

Windmill Microlending Empowers New Canadians to Succeed in the Workplace

Highly skilled immigrants often struggle to get their credentials recognized in Canada. Windmill helps ease this transition by offering affordable loans.

Learn How to Succeed in A Whole New World with Mena Massoud

We sat down with Disney’s Aladdin star, Mena Massoud to share his newcomer journey in Canada as an Egyptian immigrant.

Welcome to Canada: How RBC Empowers Newcomers to Succeed

Learn how RBC is supporting newcomers with tailored solutions for all their banking needs and beyond.

Thunder Bay, Where Possibilities Are Unexpectedly Endless

Thunder Bay, as the hub of northwestern Ontario – this friendly and down-to-earth community is an ideal place to live, work, and do business.

How Immigration Can Boost Canada’s Post-pandemic Economic Recovery

Canada aims to increase immigration following slowed population growth due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Head North: Cities Like Timmins Welcome Newcomers to Canada

Life in a smaller Canadian city can be the answer to a better quality of life for newcomers.

Young Newcomer? Achieve Academic Goals with Extra Support

Canada’s young adult immigrants need extra assistance to attain their academic goals and start their careers off on the right foot.

Skilled Refugees: Discovering Untapped Talent

Talent Beyond Boundaries envisions a world where forcibly displaced people can use their skills and talents to move to secure their futures.

Refugees Are Good For Canada

Research proves that while refugees benefit from the safe, new life that Canada provides, they’re also a major asset to the country.

Newcomer Services Ease The Settlement Process

Immigrant and refugee serving agencies across Ontario stayed open to help new arrivals settle in a new community in Canada.

Trusted Newcomer Services Help Immigrants and Refugees Achieve Their Full Potential

With a bright future ahead, newcomers to Canada can smoothly transition to their new lives with help from Achēv.

Need to Complete Your Immigration Medical Process? This Medical Center Can Help

Over the next year, more than 400,000 immigrants will enter Canada to study, start new businesses, and grow Canada’s workforce and economy.

Welcome to Brantford: How This City is Helping Newcomers Settle into Canada

Learn more about how the City of Brantford is offering newcomers an opportunity to make a difference and connect to their communities.

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Future of Fintech

Karthik Talwar — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Future of FinTech campaign aims to educate this market on the innovative technologies and emerging trends within the key financial services sectors and connect them with the solutions that will serve them best.

Spiros Margaris – Leading Finance Influencer’s Take on the World of Fintech

“Succeeding as a fintech is like cake — you need many good ingredients to make it tasty.”

At Last, an Easy, Instant Way to Get into the Bitcoin Market

In these uncertain financial times, investors are looking for alternative ways to protect their wealth. Bitcoin is one of them.

How One Canadian Company Is Innovating Pay for Hospitality Workers

Canadian-based XTM has an innovative solution that’s disrupting traditional banking and becoming popular with employers and employees alike.

Here’s How Coinchange Is Making Crypto Investments Safe and Easy

Learn about Decentralized Finance and how yield farming cryptocurrency can lead to achieving higher yearly returns than the average ETF.

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Building the Bioeconomy

Karthik Talwar — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Building the Bioeconomy campaign aims to educate Canadians on our country’s growing bioeconomy and introduce them to the new ways that our economy can sustainably function in a bio-based capacity.

Biomass Canada – Fueling the Canadian Bioeconomy

The Biomass Cluster (BMC) is Canada’s first research cluster focused on commoditizing biomass, including farm-to-market supply chains and enhancing sustainability.

Biogas is Heating Your Home and Charging Your Phone

Do you know that funky smell coming from your green bin? That’s the primary ingredient of biogas.

Fitec: A Leading Biogas Solutions Provider You Can Trust

Biogas industry leader Fitec is helping its clients to create renewable energy from organic waste.

Ramp Up Climate Action Quickly and Affordably with RNG

As decisions are weighed over longer-term climate plans, here’s why leaders are choosing renewable natural gas (RNG) as an immediate, cost-effective solution to reduce Ontario’s emissions

Prairie Hub to Power the Bioeconomy with Next-Generation Bio-inspired Technologies

RNA-based systems, molecular machines, and bio-inspired devices are the future of the bioeconomy. Advancing these technologies from discovery to market can be elusive.

Agri-food and Innovation: The Need for a National Strategy

Agri-food in Canada has strong innovative potential and is essential for solid economic recovery and growth.

A New Incubator Fills the Gap in Canada’s Bioscience Sector

GAAP combines the benefits of significant investment capital with long-term incubation in a world-class facility (with laboratories, greenhouses, and office space).

The Digital Brains Behind Biogas Project Feasibility and Profitability

Turning manure into green energy is better than lead into gold. And, with the right software platforms, it’s a lot easier too.

Forest Biomass: Market Opportunities and Government Initiatives in Ontario’s Forest Sector

Ontario’s 71 million hectares of rich forests cover an area larger than the size of forests in Belgium, France and Germany combined.

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Protecting Canada’s Forests

Karthik Talwar — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Protecting Canada’s Forests aims to spread awareness and fill knowledge gaps surrounding Canadian forests and parks, while also promoting sustainable forestry and paper products, and environmentally conscious companies and organizational initiatives.

Vote with Your Wallet to Support Sustainable Forestry Practices

shopfsc.ca helps consumers stand for forests.

Equitable Tree Access — Planting a Better Future One Tree at a Time

Canada has a seemingly endless variety of wild landscapes, and our vast forests and nature are what attract many to visit.

Why Do Forests Matter?

Project Learning Tree Canada’s (PLT Canada) Forest Literacy Framework is a free, bilingual resource that helps increase people’s understanding of forests.

Capturing the Beauty of the Canadian Outdoors with Paul Zizka

Canadian photographer Paul Zizka goes beyond the camera lens on his love for the outdoors and the importance of leaving nature how it was found.

Leaving Nature as You Found It When Enjoying Outdoor Activities

As an outdoor product company that supports nature lovers in their adventures, Coleman is a big advocate for being responsible for nature.

Protecting Canada’s Forests Through Personal Action

The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s programs engage young Canadians in conservation.

Forestry Isn’t Just About Trees, It’s About People

In a year when COVID-19 again dominated much of the news, events in BC inextricably pulled public attention to the province’s forests.

Mike Holmes Jr.’s Advice on Sustainable Construction and Renovations

Professional contractor and TV host Mike Holmes Jr. shares his insight and advice on the importance of sustainable construction and renovations.

Protecting Canada’s Forests: Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

In an effort to slow the warming of the earth’s surface, Canada has committed to reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.

Canada’s Diverse Forests Are Connected To Our Everyday Lives

From September 19-25, 2021, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to recognize National Forest Week (NFW).

How Forestry is Part of the Environmental Solution

Canada’s forests are under constant change. For example, we have seen the devastating impacts of wildfire and insect outbreaks across the country.

Protecting Canada’s Forestry Industry

From September 19-25, 2021, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to recognize National Forest Week (NFW).

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Future of Entertainment and Gaming

Karthik Talwar — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Future of Entertainment and Gaming campaign aims to educate Canadians on the shifts and emerging trends in the Canadian entertainment industry while highlighting the individuals, organizations, and companies leading these changes.

Reimagining the Future of Entertainment at The Creative School

The Creative School at Ryerson University is a disruptor in media, design, and creative industries, and is a place where students learn, transform, and reimagine creativity.

How Emerging Creators Are Adopting Tech to Get the Edge

York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design will prepare you to thrive in a world where the single most valuable asset is creativity.

How One Canadian University Is Bridging the Creative and Business Divide

York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, and the Schulich School of Business have forged a nearly 50-year unique partnership that allows creators to specialize in their craft.

Innovation in Video Gaming Is Connecting Canadians and Powering the Economy

Canada’s video game industry is proving to be pandemic-resistant by powering the economy and keeping us entertained and connected.

Helping Young Creatives Thrive in an Interdisciplinary Environment

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is creating a pathway for students to enter the entertainment industry prepared.

The Canadian Film Industry Is Evolving and Telefilm Is Leading the Way

Telefilm Canada’s ever-evolving approach continues to support and promote the Canadian film industry, ensuring that Canadian films succeed at home and abroad.

The Talent Fund Supports the Next Generation of Emerging Filmmakers

In harnessing the power of philanthropy to support emerging filmmaking talent, the Talent Fund is shaping the future of entertainment.

Prepare for an Exciting Career in Expanding Digital Media Markets

With a focus on real-world, experiential learning, the Master of Digital Media program at the Centre for Digital Media helps students gain the skills needed for the digital media workforce.

The Future of Canada’s Film Industry with TIFF’s Joana Vicente

Joana Vicente tells Mediaplanet about the future of Canada’s booming film industry and how to achieve diversity and accessibility in the industry.

The Creation of Successful Concept Artists at Max the Mutt

If you’re interested in becoming a concept artist or visual designer, Max the Mutt’s four-year Concept Art for Animation and Video Games diploma program ensures you’ll be career-ready.

Interactive Ontario’s Lucie Lalumière on the Future of the Video Game Industry

Lucie Lalumière shares her insights on the future of the video game industry, the industry’s impact on Ontario’s economy and job creation, and more.

Creating Equal Representation On and Behind the Screen with WIA Vancouver

Women in Animation Vancouver is an organization with a mission to create 50/50 gender parity in the animation industry by 2025.

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Building Canada’s Infrastructure

Karthik Talwar — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Federal Government is investing in major infrastructure projects to build the systems Canada needs to keep up on a global scale. It is crucial to demonstrate to the general population, government officials, investors, and other key stakeholders that Canada’s infrastructure industry is up to the task to create solutions for the Canadian future.