Let’s not try to solve the crisis just yet. 

In the last week, a number of provinces have announced phased reopening plans after COVID-19 shutdowns and some, like New Brunswick, are already transitioning to reopening. In Europe, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy have announced when and how they intend to loosen restrictions. In China, Beijing’s parks and museums, including the ancient Forbidden City, reopened to the public last Friday after being closed for months.

In Canada, conversations are emerging and projects are launching to already start advocating for recovery solutions — from universal basic income to domestic agricultural production. 

It’s very tempting to start with the solutions. But the thing is, we’re on the cusp of a sweeping revolution — one that will change every facet of our lives. The changes ahead will challenge an