Sixty per cent of rural and remote households in Canada have access to broadband at speeds the federal government deems acceptable. That number drops to 43 per cent for First Nations communities, making it more difficult to access resources like healthcare and education.
Evidence from Bangladesh and Nepal shows that children can understand their exploitation and offer meaningful solutions. Engaging them is critical to developing more effective strategies to combat the worst forms of child labour.
For Indigenous communities, indicators prioritizing community health and wellbeing need to be baked into decisions about physical infrastructure.
Much environmental conservation focuses on preserving land piece by piece. A new model focuses on increasing the long-term resilience of an entire region by funding it up-front.
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
Canada needs immigrants for economic and population growth as the countryโs population ages and birth rates decline. However, fewer immigrants choose to call Canada home, which can spell trouble in the future.
