Indigenous Connectivity Institute gets funding boost, shifts focus to Canada communities

Why It Matters

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.

Children spearhead change in Worst Child Labour countries

Why It Matters

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.

How $335 million and a Wall Street-inspired funding model have raised hopes for the conservation of the Great Bear Sea

Why It Matters

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.

New ICC report sheds light on why fewer newcomers are choosing to become Canadian citizens

Why It Matters

Canada needs immigrants for economic and population growth as the countryโ€™s population ages and birth rates decline. However, fewer immigrants choose to call Canada home, which can spell trouble in the future.