The Trans-Pacific Partnership Is A Hidden Tax On Canadians By Multinationals
The most pressing environmental policy problem facing Canada is the possible ratification of the "trade deal" known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The investor protection provisions (called...
View ArticleHow To Race Through Your To-Do List Like A Pro
I'm going to be completely honest. I'm in the middle of a launch right now and it's BUSY. It feels as though there are a million different tasks to do and I'm constantly playing whack-a-mole with my...
View ArticlePut Medical Marijuana Patient Rights Above Profit Margins
Last week we saw the Canadian Pharmacy Association weigh in on the future of medicinal cannabis distribution in Canada. They want in now, saying they should be the "front line" in dispensing the drug....
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Rudayna Bahubeshi: Non-Profit World Domination
Over the past few weeks, I have been introducing you to some trailblazing professionals in my ongoing effort to change the perception of the word "millennial." These six adventurers, ground breakers...
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For The Federal NDP: Power Or Purpose, Which Is It?
Like the troubled New Democratic Party, the Old Testament prophets never had an easy time of it. Their message always seemed outside of the public mood and practice. They were men and women powerful...
View ArticlePeople Love Viral Giving Campaigns (But They Don't Donate)
By: Elaine Smith Not-for-profit organizations throughout North America that were awed by the viral success of the ALS Society's ice bucket fundraising challenge should think twice before using social...
View ArticleThe Top Exercise To Detoxify Your Body
Two minutes to improved health! Statistics show only 4 per cent of us get enough physical activity on a daily basis while only half of Baby Boomers exercise at all. Given current obesity rates, what...
View ArticleHere's How Long It Takes To Receive Your Tax Refund
For many Canadians, the biggest single payment they receive all year is their tax refund cheque. How long you'll wait between filing and receiving your refund depends on a number of factors. 1. Paper...
View ArticleFederal Budget Disappoints On International Development
By Fraser Reilly-King and Gavin Charles The core takeaway for the international development and humanitarian sector from the federal budget, unveiled on March 22, is that Canada is not yet back. After...
View ArticleWill Augmented Reality Change Life For The Better?
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are hot buzzwords these days. Execs can now add the Oculus to their treasure trove of executive toys, right next to their now discarded Google Glass...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning: Seven Ways To Purge Responsibly
It is the season to rejuvenate your home and declutter your junk. That's right; it's spring clearing, one of the busiest times for professional organizers and novice organizers alike. Though organizing...
View ArticleLonger Days Are Sabotaging Your Kids' Sleep Schedule
Spring is in the air, and isn't that wonderful?! I love, love, love spring. Tulips, heat from the sun, kids outside playing hockey or riding bikes, and the longer, brighter, sunnier days. I love it...
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How To Shoot Amazing Small Business Videos
If you have been reading my series on "Top Tips For Making A Video That Will Get Results For Your Small Business", you have learned about how to choose the right camera, shooting tips, what kind of...
View ArticleThe Loss Of My Baby Was Utter Devastation
It has always been my dream to be a mother of twins. It made me happy when I passed a mother with a twin carriage on the street. I am not sure why I wanted this so much. Perhaps my desire stemmed from...
View ArticleWhy The New Client Relationship Model Misses The Mark
The Client Relationship Model (CRM) is coming into effect in Canada with advisors and investors trying to digest the new retail investment industry standards. The Investment Industry Regulatory...
View ArticleIt Is Time To Spring Clean Your Life
Spring. Traditionally -- that time of year we do a big clean up -- clear out. This year consider giving your whole life that thorough clean. Out with the old and in with the new. Challenge Yourself...
View ArticleLabour Law Retreat Shows The Value Of Unions To All Of Society
A big victory in New Brunswick last week shows how important it is to all of society that working people have a strong voice to speak up to people in power. Last month, the New Brunswick government...
View ArticleTop Hacks For Maximizing Your Decorating Budget
What's the most dreaded word in home decorating? You guessed it: budget! With the demand for interior decorating and design increasing sharply in recent years, never before have so many people made...
View ArticleWhere The Locals Love To Hang Out In Victoria
For me, the best part of traveling is when I chat with the locals. I learn from them what life is like in the town or city. Where do they eat? What shops do they visit? It can be an amazing way to...
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Not All Canadian Children Have A Fair Shot In Life
"Part of living in Canada is that we're very lucky... Many kids have opportunity to have things in their home that those in developing nations don't. Family and friends close to you, in your home,...
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