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Global Protectionist Policies Are Testing Canada’s Economic Resilience

Innovators Alliance

2020 will have enough developments and intrigue of its own. In particular, early indicators suggest global protectionist policies from major countries like the United States, China, and the United Kingdom could have a significant impact on the direction that Canada’s economy takes. We’ve officially entered into a new decade.

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Sharply accelerating clean energy innovation

Paul Hobcraft

In this new report, “ Energy Technology perspective: Special Report on Clean Energy Innovation ” released today, 2 nd July 2020, they have developed some improved modeling tools to bring a higher capacity to answer key technology questions in greater detail. This is good news. We are losing sight of this. If we take the example of Hydrogen.

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Creating a Fair and Equitable Cannabis Industry

Business and Tech

cannabis policy is built upon the foundations of fairness, inclusivity, sustainability, and opportunity for businesses of all sizes. At the federal level, there is more support and momentum for comprehensive cannabis policy reform than ever before. Morgan Fox Media Relations Director, NCIA (National Cannabis Industry Association).

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Disparities vs. Inequities: Why the right word matters

Christensen Institute

In 2020, I (Jess) wrote about how a second pandemic was occurring alongside COVID-19: the ever-increasing rise of racial injustice in the US. Social policy changes are also required, such as initiatives aimed at racial equity, as years of policy choices have led to outcomes such as unequal economic and educational opportunities.

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What Will the Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Be on Digital Transformation?

IdeaScale

As such, changes that began, or were accelerated, in 2020 are only picking up speed. However, innovation strategists and departments will likely be called in to help determine the most effective schedules and policies as we learn every workplace and culture truly is different. The COVID-19 pandemic, as of this writing, has not ended.

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What does the exit of some multinationals from Africa signal for its prosperity?

Christensen Institute

In 2020, Standard Chartered and Barclays took steps to reduce their presence in the African market. Essentially, the mass adoption of vehicles led to policies that made sense in Japan’s specific circumstances. Today’s guest blog was contributed by Oladimeji Shotunde from the Global Prosperity group. Yes, they can.

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Webinar: How United Way Served Community Needs During the COVID-19 Crisis

IdeaScale

By December 2020, nearly 40% of those surveyed by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities had difficulty meeting household expenses, 21% of those surveyed who rented were at least one month behind on rent, and 10% of those surveyed didn’t have enough to eat.

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