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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

The tech job landscape across Canada has continued to grow. In 2018, Canada had a record-low unemployment rate and as a result we are seeing more companies, startups and online-based businesses dedicated to serving the niche-jobs industry. The prediction was that Canada would face a shortage of programmers and IT professionals.

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5 Key Trends Impacting Nonprofit Governance Plus Key Questions Boards Need To Be Asking 

Board Effect

Good governance for nonprofits is hard. This article outlines 5 key trends impacting governance for nonprofits and shares key questions that boards need to be asking, along with suggestions for strategies to start tackling them. Use your nominating and governance committees to facilitate and streamline succession planning.

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Observations from my trip to India

Version One Ventures

Many of the most talented entrepreneurs and engineers left India to study and then work in the US and Canada. There is definitely an enthusiastic community to build on and I met some very smart crypto founders during my trip! Reverse brain drain” “Reverse brain drain” is a real thing in India.

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[Interview] Bradley Fauteux Talks Social Entrepreneurship And Being An Agent For Environmental Change

YoungUpstarts

Brad Fauteux, who today is an environmental consultant , has worked for years within the system as a leader of government agencies charged with protecting and promoting public lands in Canada. How effectively do you think Canada as a country has supported this concept? Have there been challenges? .

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SkyCap Financial Introduces Financial Literacy Course: Why Young Entrepreneurs Should Take Note

YoungUpstarts

It’s something the financial community – along with government resources, for that matter – needs to think about as it works to help young business leaders consider their financing options. Among those the Canada Business Network suggests: Government grants and financing.

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14 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

At FLYJETS, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are the driving force behind everything we do, and we seek to be proactive about delivering impact. 2) Our social goals include promoting access to aviation, promoting the advancement of radio communication technology and safe and sustainable flight via The Fly Foundation.

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Setting Nonprofit Board Expectations & Increasing Effectiveness

Board Effect

The most successful nonprofit boards recognize that strong board performance is a critical ingredient in their ability to achieve a positive impact within their communities. These are some of the characteristics to look for as you draw from your community in recruiting new board members: Passion for your mission. Charity-minded.