The Digital Age Moves Forward
The rational of removing the penny out of circulation; the cost of producing the penny lost it’s usefulness.
Good Bye Penny
Nice to see Google paying respects to the penn. A very historical day in Canadian history.
Entrepreneurship
The United Nations & Canada
The United Nations Association in Canada
A Better World Starts HERE.
It starts in our homes. In our schools and communities. In our country. It starts with you.
The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is a national charitable organization established in 1946. Our mandate is to engage the Canadian public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues which affect us all. We accomplish our goals through a dynamic staff team at the National Office and a network of volunteer-driven regional branches.
The United Nations Association in Canada strives for a better world through a variety of national projects focused on specific issues and audiences. We work closely with the educational communities in every province and territory to build their capacity to educate young people from a global perspective. We also work directly with youth, challenging them to develop the tools and skills necessary to confront some of the world’s most complex problems.
Unlocking The Wisdom Of Our Elders
One of the most memorable and powerful movies I have ever watched was Finding Forester. As a young black man I still remember the very first time I saw the movie and how powerful of an impact it had on my life. It changed the paradigm of how I looked and viewed myself and of my potential as a young person in the world.
The SDTC Cleantech Maze
Policy Publication Resources
For more background on the subject matter the following are some very important reports and publications.
- Innovation Canada: A Call to Action – Review of Federal Support to Research and Development (Jenkins Report on Innovation)
- Moving Forward on Energy Efficiency in Canada: Achieving Results to 2020 and Beyond
- A Bright Green Future, Cleantech Asset Map: An Analysis of the Convergence of Technology, and Policy and Capital in Ontario.
- The 2010 SDTC Cleantech Growth & Go-To-Market Report
Canadian Commercialization: Problems, Failure, & Research Success.
When you look at the maze of images below you will see some of Canada’s most proud and recognizable organizations. However, in the 2010 Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) Cleantech Report, the membership partners attained the letter grade of D for commercialization. This is clearly unacceptable for a developed nation like Canada. The dependency we have placed on the “Crown” when it comes to “Business Development” has inhibited our country’s ability to perform and capitalize on the global growth within the Renewable and Environment sector. Continue reading
The NEW “Red Tory” Political Party of Canada ?
After interviewing over one-thousand people in the last 10 months in Ottawa. I can say with strong conviction that I believe a generation of young people are going to unite for a political party in the near future. I am not talking about the NDP either. This generation will realize the power of political change and the party that they will choose just might be the Green Party of Canada. Imagine a new “Red Tory” party of Canada, replacing what used to be called the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. A party that’s fiscally conservative. A party that is socially liberal. And a party that thinks of social entrepreneurship as a true concept of business. Continue reading
The Oaks Test: Legal Principles 101
#FaqMP Aboriginal Affairs Committee Question
Kyle Seeback who is a member of the Federal Government Aboriginal Affairs Committee will be on FaqMP. I was asked to submit a question for the show on Twitter so I did on behalf of the Eastern Woodland Métis Nation and the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
“The current Aboriginal Business Canada funding process takes to long to reach the entrepreneur”
How will the government help ensure this is rectified?”
I am really looking forward to hearing the response to this question and thank #FAQMP for taking the initiative to reach out.
You can view #FaqMP website here: http://faqmp.ichannel.ca/
Siemens Investing In Canadian Growth
Today within the Globe & Mail very exciting news was released by one of the worlds most established and well respected corporations. “Siemensis looking to Canada to boost growth“ read the headline. I couldn’t help but smile with a sense of validation and pride about this very positive news. 
It is exactly the right kind of news Canadian industry workers and professionals have been waiting to hear. I found this news especially exciting considering Siemens long established commitment to global clean energy commercialization to see what I mean click on this link here.
Top Documentary: Here Comes The Sun
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” – Buddha
It has become self-evident in my inner circle and for those around me at work that I have become extremely passionate about the Clean Technology sector. My rational behind this is very simple; it represents a different way of thinking and seeing the world. It represents unity, balance, and sustainability. These are principles that I believe are fundamental to a healthy lifestyle. In my last Top Documentary Selection: There Is No Tomorrow there was a lot of fear and facts used to suggest that our future here on earth was very bleak. The quotes below from friends and family are a sample of first reactions after seeing the video.
The 2012 Canadian Federal Budget
My Budget First Impression
It is good to be young right now!
Photo Credits: Courtesy Financial Post Staff
Looking at this budget at first glance my first response is… wow this is soft! The Conservative government really likes to spend money and as a young professional I am happy to see that they have indicated they are going to spend $2 Billion in innovation with a focus on commercialization. It is very straight forward, very basic and very logical. The most important part of this document for any entrepreneur, business or person between the ages of 18-45 is in Chapter 3. The following is a brief summary of some highlights that are indicated on the www.budget.gc.ca website.
Political Commentary
A Harsh Beat Down For Environmentalist
From a political policy standpoint there is a direct attack against environmental groups. I have not read for myself but according to sources who have dived deep into the document already Aboriginal Affairs is going to be giving up about 2.7 percent of its budget vs. the 8.9 percent that is suspected Environment Canada is going to have to give up. Clearly those who appose the “Tar Sands” I mean “Oil Sands” this has to be a big kick in the teeth! Continue reading