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Immigration, Communities and the Economy

Mapping out a solution to Canada's labour shortage

Social Innovation | March 20, 2023

Last year, Canada announced plans to increase the number of immigrants to 500,000 per year by 2025. Beyond welcoming people […]

Helping Children Learn Math

New tool identifies students who need extra support for important life skill

Social Innovation | March 20, 2023

Math is incredibly useful in everyday life. It's critical for managing money (understanding interest rates and mortgages), getting the best […]

Detecting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Early

Researchers Create Non-Invasive Tool That Uses Saliva

Health and Wellness | March 17, 2023

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are devastating neurodegenerative diseases, primarily seen in those over the age of 65 and collectively affecting nearly […]

Net-Zero Now

Researcher helps accelerate decarbonization in Canada

Sustainability | February 27, 2023

To ward off the worst impacts of climate change, Canada has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. That means […]

Tackling Global Warming

Entrepreneurs raise over $10 million for innovative approach to removing carbon

Sustainability | February 21, 2023

Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable sources of clean energy is the most important front […]

Targeting Chronic Pain

Carleton Research Partnership Aims to Develop Safe and Effective Drug Treatments

Health and Wellness | January 17, 2023

One in four people around the world experience chronic pain, outnumbering everybody who suffers from diabetes, heart disease and cancer […]

High-Tech Food Security

Start-up Develops Indoor Gardening Solution

Sustainability | November 18, 2022

Two of the biggest worries on the minds of Canadians are climate change and the rising cost of groceries. A […]

Next Gen Net Zero

Ontario Townhouse Development Offers Energy-Efficient Living Without Sacrifices

Sustainability | October 4, 2022

Almost half of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions come from burning fuel for heat and electricity in homes, offices and industrial […]

Extraterrestrial Exploration

Using Tech and AI to Unlock Potential of Moon, Mars and Address Issues on Earth

Technology for Good | September 28, 2022

Although the possibility of settlements on Mars or mining on the moon ignites the imagination, space exploration delivers many more […]

Empowering Female Tech Founders

Women Investor Collective Backbone Angels Fuels New Business Ideas

Social Innovation | May 30, 2022

When an entrepreneur wants to launch a company, they typically seek start-up funding through their personal networks or, if they […]

Diversity in the Media

Changing the Voice, Face and Stories of Canadian Journalism

Social Innovation | May 30, 2022

Journalism is a cornerstone of our democracy. Its purpose, according to the American Press Institute, is to provide people "with […]

Permafrost Thaw and Our Climate

Research Helping Canada's North Plan for the Future

Sustainability | May 5, 2022

About 40 per cent of Canada's land mass is underlain by permafrost, a layer of permanently frozen ground beneath the […]