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IN THIS ISSUE OF MACLEAN’S
In the 1980s, I attended a bustling public high school in downtown Toronto. Canada had just welcomed thousands of Vietnamese newcomers, and some of my classmates were part of that wave. I saw...
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IN THIS ISSUE OF MACLEAN’S
In the 1980s, I attended a bustling public high school in downtown Toronto. Canada had just welcomed thousands of Vietnamese newcomers, and some of my classmates were part of that wave. I saw...
CANADA'S ESG FUTURE
Pomerleau’s Leadership in ESG is Leading to a Greener Future
Pomerleau’s focus on sustainable construction and ESG initiatives are helping to reshape Canada’s building industry. Did you know that buildings and construction activities account for 30 per cent of...
Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Given the global shift towards ESG investing, how is Canada positioning itself as a leader in leveraging technological advancements to attract sustainable investment and promote economic growth while...
THE INTERVIEW
Nigara Shaheen, Toronto-based judoka and refugee Olympian, fought her way to the top
NIGARA SHAHEEN’S ROAD to this year’s Paris Olympics has been more treacherous than most. Born in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in 1993, she was just six months old when her parents carried her across the...
EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS VOICES
Celebrate Indigenous History Month with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund looks to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada. Inspired by Chanie’s story and...
How Anna Lambe is Inspiring a New Generation of Inuit Storytellers
Anna Lambe discusses empowering Indigenous voices, environmental advocacy, and the importance of accurate representation in media. You’re a prominent voice for Inuit culture in Canadian media. How do...
HOW HUMBER COLLEGE SUPPORTS AND CONNECTS INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
A Catalyst for Indigenous Youth to Pursue Education
Canadian charity Outside Looking In supports Indigenous youth and communities by harnessing the power of dance. Education is a powerful tool in life, yet graduation rates of Indigenous students fall...
How Humber College Supports and Connects Indigenous Students
Humber College’s Indigenous Education and Engagement ensures that Indigenous students are supported and connected throughout their educational journey. At Humber College, students can choose from over...
NEGOTIATIONS FORGING NEW ROADS TO RECONCILIATION
Negotiations forging New Roads to Reconciliation
With the support of a flexible Made-in-BC negotiations process, four First Nations are forging new agreements and sharing their hopes for an equitable and prosperous future. Reconciliation is a...
THE BIG IDEA
Capture Carbon From the Air
Companies need to stop their emissions from polluting the skies. Direct air capture can help absorb what’s already up there. I WAS A CURIOUS KID, always drawn to science. I mainlined episodes of The...
THE PROSPECT
The Old Soul
How Luna Elle honed her mature, Sade-esque sound and nabbed a Juno nom—all before turning 20 LUNA ELLE WASN’T born when the sounds of ’90s R&B first filled the airwaves. But during her childhood in...
THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE
How we got to 410 million
For decades, Canada has been a model of inclusive immigration. But over the last few years, the Liberals have admitted too many people, too fast. Why did no one see it coming? When Canada’s population...
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS & TOTAL REWARDS
How a Focus on Passion in the Workplace Can Push Employees Toward Burnout
How you measure employee engagement can have profound consequences for mental wellness. The focus on passion in the workplace can lead employees toward burnout if not managed properly. While...
THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE
The Powerful Influence of the Workplace on Mental Well-Being
An urgent call to action for Canadian employers I survived the most difficult time of my life because of decisions made by people right here in this room,” Jennifer Young told a global forum of her...
Looking to Boost Business Productivity? York University Can Help
York University is presenting new and innovative ways to work alongside employers to solve labour challenges that are impacting Canada’s economic growth. Canada is experiencing labour shortages in...
Employee Well-Being Is Driven from the Top at CAA Club Group of Companies
As wellness trends take hold in corporate Canada, CAA shows that it’s a marathon, not a sprint and how senior executives can lead the way. Purpose is paramount at CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG),...
Work at George Brown College and Love What You Do
George Brown College offers incredible benefits, resources, and opportunities for employees, making the college an ideal place to work. Job satisfaction goes way beyond a pay-cheque. You want to work...
How Businesses Can Better Support Inclusive and Accessible Workplaces
Inclusive and accessible workplaces drive innovation, empower employees, improve organizational culture, and promote a more equitable society. When organizations support inclusive and accessible work...
NOWHERE TO GO
Thousands of refugees live in shelters, hotels and on the streets of Canada’s largest cities. How the country is struggling to cope with a massive surge in global asylum seekers. Ann doesn’t know how...
THERELUCTANTREFUGEE
I was one of the first Syrian refugees to land in Canada in 2014. The settlement process was confusing, prolonged and alienating. How Canada finally became home. In September of 2014, I was one of the...
The New Arrivals
Over the past two years, Canada has welcomed a record number of immigrants.Here are some of their stories. EVERY DAY, THOUSANDS OF IMMIGRANTS land at Pearson airport in Mississauga, Ontario. Some come...
LIFE SCIENCES
Insights from Industry Leaders
Life sciences leaders discuss the country’s commitment to advancing the sector through innovation, research, and job opportunities. How is the growth of the life sciences sector a top priority for the...
CULTURE
Why Vaccines Should be Part of Your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy
Aging, a weakening immune system, plus increased exposures can leave older individuals vulnerable to many diseases. That’s why immunization is so important. Immunization is key to disease prevention,...
AN ABSURD COMEDY
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Festival Theatre, Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario June 6 to October 13 RICHARD BEAN’S BELOVED BRITISH FARCE opened in 2011 and earned James Corden a Tony the...
A ROCK TITAN’S RENAISSANCE
ALANIS MORISSETTE Various venues June 9 to August 10 ALT-ROCK QUEEN Alanis Morissette brings together three generations of disruptive women rockers for her Triple Moon tour: Nashville’s fast-rising...
A VIOLENT NEW NOVEL
THE BOOK OF ELSEWHERE Keanu Reeves and China Miéville July 23 YES, THAT KEANU REEVES. Believe it or not, The Book of Elsewhere is the actor’s sixth book. In 2021, his comic...
A HAIR-SWISHING POP PARTY
TATE MCRAE Various venues July 5 to August 22 MCRAE ROCKETED TO STARDOM Gen-Z style; she was 14 when her video for “One Day” went viral on YouTube, and in 2022 she was the first artist to release a...
MY ARRIVAL
“I moved from Nigeria to Canada—by accident”
I came to Alberta to visit family in 2019. I never left. IN 2019, I WAS LIVING IN IBADAN, NIGERIA, with my wife, Kenny, and our four-year-old son, Dotun. I worked as a high school teacher. One of my...
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