Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
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.
In communities with different standards, access to employment and education, it’s important to have programs that are hands-on, culturally relevant and flexible to better equip people for training and entrepreneurship.
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.
