Why the U.S. Racial Equity Audit is being adapted for Canadian companies

Why It Matters

In response to pressure from shareholders, most major banks in Canada enlisted third-party racial equity auditors. These evaluate a company’s internal culture and employee experience, and its external-facing products and services. In Canada, companies need to adhere to specific standards when carrying out such audits, including respecting Indigenous culture and data sovereignty, and compensating participants appropriately for their time.

An easier way to find mental health help for young people: The Youth Mental Health Ecosystem

Why It Matters

A centralized mental health support platform can make it easier for youth to find proper support. It also opens opportunities for organizations to collaborate and extend their reach.

The future of work — according to Gen Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

Why It Matters

Gen Z is entering the workforce with values rooted in stability, inclusion, and purpose, reshaping traditional career paths. Employers who fail to adapt risk losing talent to organizations that prioritize flexibility, authenticity, and sustainability.

Documentary theatre: How to tackle a polarizing issue in a way that helps people talk to each other

Why It Matters

The energy transition divides Canadians along provincial, industrial, and occupational lines. This polarization hinders progress on the issue, as it does for many sensitive matters. Documentary theatre is an example of an initiative designed to foster dialogue on complex issues.

Placing Indigenous foster children with Indigenous families leads to better outcomes: StatsCan data

Why It Matters

Designing services that are culturally informed has a direct impact on long-term outcomes for Indigenous people. This data shows the importance of addressing inequities to improve outcomes and support Indigenous children and families.

Does fasting dull your mental edge? We crunched the data for the best advice

Why It Matters

A sweeping meta-analysis shows that healthy adults maintain cognitive performance while fasting, debunking the myth that skipping meals dulls mental sharpness. But for children, teens, and late-day tasks, the timing and context of fasting still matter.