On this episode of Crisis to Resilience, Canada 2020’s Alex Paterson sits down with Robert Asselin, currently the Senior Vice President at the Business Council of Canada, and former Director of Policy to the Hon. Bill Morneau.
The Business Council’s new report – Powering a Strong Recovery – lays out a recovery plan for our economy. But, as Alex and Robert discuss, even though times are unprecedented, many of Canada’s challenges (and opportunities) brought on by COVID aren’t exactly new.
Crisis to Resilience is a new Canada 2020 virtual series exploring how we can build a more resilient future for all Canadians.
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the urgent need for universal robust connectivity from coast to coast to coast. As lockdown measures transform the way we shop, learn, and even receive health care, a lack of reliable internet access is a not just an isolating hindrance to far too many Canadians, but also a significant barrier to unlocking Canada’s true potential in the 21st century economy. Tune in to a conversation exploring how we can use this moment of crisis to make generational improvements to connectivity infrastructure.
Around the world, the race is on to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. So far, nearly 200 candidates are in the works, including dozens at the human-trial stage. The optimistic experts tell us that a vaccine could be ready this year or early next, and set for distribution by mid-to-late 2021. The pessimists suggest it could take longer. But few doubt that we will be able to produce a vaccine.
The question of concern, therefore, is not whether we’ll develop a Covid-19 vaccine or whether it will be safe and effective. The question of concern is ‘Who will get the Covid-19 vaccine–and when?’
On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Dr. Alan Bernstein, president and CEO of the Canada-based global research organization CIFAR and member of Canada’s Covid-19 vaccine task force.
In the United States, the votes have been cast. In some jurisdictions, they are still being counted despite the best efforts of President Trump to stop it. But counted they will be.
The presidential election was closer than many expected, despite Joe Biden winning more votes than any contender in U.S. history. We are left with questions about the Biden campaign strategy, polling, and the state and future of American elections and democracy. For now we ask: What just happened, America?
On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Steven D’Souza, New York correspondent for CBC News.
Crisis to Resilience is a new Canada 2020 virtual series exploring how we can build a more resilient future for all Canadians.
In this episode, Canada 2020’s Alex Paterson speaks with the Hon. Mona Fortier, Canadian Minister for Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, about the immediate action taken by the Canadian government to support the most vulnerable Canadians impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and why it is crucial to consider the social impacts of emergency fiscal policies.
Canadian policymakers are in the midst of one of the most important legislative cycles in a generation. As all levels of government grapple with a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the choices our policy leaders make now will have a lasting impact on our ability to create a more resilient future.
That is why Canada 2020 is launching a new media series called Crisis to Resilience. Our goal is to understand the thinking, trends, ideas and pressures that are shaping our collective response to this moment of crisis, and how we can build greater resilience in our society, environment, institutions and economy.
Over the next two months, we will be convening a series of discussions with policymakers from all levels of government as well as community, business and thought leaders to explore different dimensions of Canada’s turn towards recovery: improved connectivity, robust infrastructure spending, resilient trade and supply chains, environmental sustainability, and support to the most vulnerable.
Events are free and open to the public, and will be streamed live on Canada 2020’s Youtube channel, Facebook and Zoom platform. Subscribe to Canada 2020’s YouTube channel to watch our events.
Keeping Canada Connected – November 12, 2020
As the pandemic continues to transform our lives, a lack of reliable internet access is both a hindrance to far too many Canadians and a barrier to Canada’s economic progress and prosperity. Keeping Canada Connected will explore how we can leverage this moment of crisis to make generational improvements to connectivity infrastructure.
Getting the Infrastructure Spend Right – November 25, 2020
Canada’s long-term growth and resilience will depend on its ability to make transformational and sustainable infrastructure investments across the country. Getting the Infrastructure Spend Right will discuss investment strategies and new technologies focused on building more inclusive, connected and resilient communities.
Turning Point for Small Business – December 4, 2020
Central to Canada’s long-term economic recovery efforts is the health of Canadian SMEs. As a second wave of the pandemic threatens the survival of thousands of main street businesses across the country, Turning Point for Small Business will discuss the tools available for Canadian SMEs to weather the storm and set themselves up for long-term growth.
Indigenous Economic Reconciliation – December 10, 2020
This pandemic has exacerbated systemic inequities, resulting in a steeper road to recovery for vulnerable populations and Indigenous communities. This year’s Indigenous Economic Reconciliation event will focus on the urgency to develop innovative approaches to expanding economic and educational opportunities with Indigenous communities across Canada.
Canada’s Energy Transformation – December 16, 2020
Canadian policymakers are restructuring our public policy, regulatory and international approach towards Canada playing a progressive role in the global fight for a more sustainable future. Canada’s Energy Transformation will explore the shifting global energy market, Canada’s place within it and how different stakeholders across the sector are meeting the challenge.
Subscribe to The 2020 Network podcast feed, presented by Interac, for our new Crisis to Resilience podcast series, hosted by Canada 2020’s Alex Paterson.
Crisis to Resilience is a new Canada 2020 virtual series exploring how we can build a more resilient future for all Canadians.
Listen to our first episode featuring the Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier of Ontario and Ontario Minister of Health, speaking with Canada 2020’s Alex Paterson, about Ontario’s response to the pandemic, what we’ve learnt, and what the future might look like.
It’s election day in America and to mark the occasion, Jodi Butts speaks with internationally acclaimed American painter and sculptor, Eric Fischl, the artist behind the controversial sculpture, Tumbling Woman, inspired by the events of 9/11. Art has forever been a risky endeavour. The artist can never control how any person reacts to their creation. That reaction though — whether positive or negative — can reveal the soul of the beholder and a nation.
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When America votes for its President, Canada tends to catch election fever but, with all that’s at stake this time around, it feels like a matter of duty to pay attention.
On this episode of @Risk, Jodi Butts sits down with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Bruce Heyman, and former cultural envoy, Vicki Heyman, to discuss the risks on the U.S. presidential ballot, as well as what it all may mean for the Canada – U.S. relationship.
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