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Canadian P3 Expertise Helping Build Future of Public Education in Maryland
Canada and the U.S. work together in so many areas – border cooperation, climate change and energy, global security, and trade and prosperity, to name but a few. But beyond the high-profile issues which grab most of the headlines – especially in the era of COVID19 – are examples of collaboration which are helping to […]
April 7, 2021
Expanding Canadian Automotive Outreach through Autoline
The Great Lakes Supercluster is the largest vehicle-producing region in North America, and the integration of the Michigan – Ontario automotive industry supply chain and automotive assembly help promote their respective capabilities and innovations, which in turn helps North America compete successfully with the rest of the world. As the pandemic took hold last year, […]
April 5, 2021
How to Enjoy Winter Like a Canadian
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced local governments and businesses in the U.S. to get creative in using outdoor spaces, especially as the temperatures dipped. In trying to find inspiration, many looked to their neighbours north of the border for ideas on how to keep and engage their constituents and customers through the winter months. From […]
April 5, 2021
How to Build Back Better Through the Lens of Gender Equity
As we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, its inequitable burden is clearer than ever, with the negative economic impacts disproportionally affecting women. Greater job losses in female-dominated sectors, combined with expectations that women shoulder greater childcare responsibilities, have resulted in many women dropping out of the labor force entirely. When Prime Minister […]
April 5, 2021
Race, Place and Belonging: A Conversation on the Black Experience in Canada and the U.S.
The Black Lives Matter movement has given rise to global conversations on how systems with built in racial inequality continue to affect the lives of people of African descent worldwide. In Silicon Valley, tech companies continue to struggle to make their workforces more diverse and develop products that serve all. One of the lessons of […]
March 19, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 – Bringing Women Back to the Workforce Through #FeministRecovery
Every year the world comes together to honor and celebrate the achievements of women through International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Through IWD, the international community aims to raise awareness about women’s equality and the need for gender parity. This year, Canada is focusing on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how we […]
March 8, 2021
Welcome Betty Beaver!
One might believe that geese are the only animals to migrate from Canada to the United States, but now there’s a new arrival making a splash in the south. Betty Beaver is here, and she’s on a roll! Curious, spunky, and friendly as can be, Betty Beaver promises to bring a fresh new face to […]
March 1, 2021
Canada-US Grid Integration Helps States Meet Critical Electricity Needs
Last week, many parts of the US felt a lot more like Canada – temperature-wise, at least. A polar vortex sent the mercury plummeting, bringing record-breaking temperatures to more than a dozen states, including Texas and across the Midwest. The sustained, icy Arctic conditions caused a spike in demand for electricity, at the same time […]
February 22, 2021
Diplomacy in Bloom: In the “Biodiversity without Borders” program, three countries come together to celebrate the North America Friendship Garden in San Antonio
In recent years, matters of environmental conservation have gained traction in the public sector, But Canadian, Mexican, and American representatives proved that the conversation can be just as uplifting as it is critical. In that light, what better time to celebrate collaborative environmental initiatives across borders than during the migration of majestic monarch butterflies? During […]
February 16, 2021
Fort Worth Stockyards Celebrate a Famous Folk Hero
If one wanted to channel the spirit of a local cowboy, the popular Fort Worth Stockyards would be an ideal place to begin the search. However, on November 20, 2020 the Stockyards honored a horseman from a little further afield. Pioneer Black cowboy John Ware was born in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century […]
February 11, 2021