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Welcome to Briefing Notes: A monthly short list of emerging policy issues, public leadership stories and best practices shaping our communities.
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As we near the end of 2016, we are planning our research projects. Your year-end contribution to our Brighter Futures Research Fund will mean more timely reports to leverage the change we need to build inclusive and sustainable communities. Contribute by December 31st for a 2017 tax receipt.
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And now, here's our shortlist of news...
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Trudeau announces 'pan-Canadian framework' on climate — but Sask., Manitoba hold off
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says 'now is not the time' for a tax on his province's main industries. Read
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Court ruling to force hiring of hundreds of teachers in BC
The BC government will likely have to hire hundreds of teachers and spend between $250 and $300 million more each year on education, after the dramatic win by BC teachers in the Supreme Court of Canada. Read
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Child-care costs rising rapidly in Canada's biggest cities
According to a CCPA study, the growing cost of child care is outpacing inflation. Read
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The Key to a Family-Friendly City? Family-Sized Housing
Fully functioning cities need families too. Here’s how they can attract and keep them. Read
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Toronto explores laneway homes solution
The solution to Toronto's housing affordability crisis could be found in your own backyard. Read
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Having an opinion while female: You’ll need a thick skin
Take a look at this opinion piece on the realities of bringing a women's voice to the table. Read
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Body-shamed, threatened, bullied: N.L. finance minister shares cyber-abuse stories
Cathy Bennett calls online attacks 'unacceptable and frightening.' Read
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Syrian refugees mark the first anniversary of arriving in Canada
The first plane of Liberal-sponsored refugees arrived a year ago. Now, in year two, the goal is integration. Read |
Wage, job quality declining for young workers, Statscan says
A Statistics Canada study about the precarious position young workers find themselves in refocuses attention on the government's push to create jobs. Read
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Opinion: Taking the high road to a low-carbon economy
In this op-ed, Green Jobs BC co-chairs share how BC can both generate jobs while reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Read
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Today, Canada joins more than 50 other countries who have banned asbestos
Full asbestos ban, changed codes and regulations are expected by 2018. Read
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Global hoarding? Human-made junk now outweighs humans themselves
Scientists say new research shows rapid growth of so-called ‘technosphere.’ Read
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- Charley Beresford, Columbia Institute's Executive Director, was a guest lecturer at Capilano University in November, where she spoke to students in the Local Government Administration Program about the Centre for Civic Governance.
- Charley presented an update on Green Job BC's "Bold Green Jobs Plan for BC in November at the GJBC's conference.
- Columbia Institute research associate and lead author, Keith Reynolds, presented findings from our report, Back in House: Why local governments are bringing services home in Toronto in December.
- "Back in House" was presented at the Union of Nova Scotia Municipality Conference in November.
- Stay tuned for information about our January webinar on the publication "Back in House."
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Reserve your spot now! Tickets: $100; Table: $950
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High Ground 2017 (March 31 to April 1)
Coast Plaza Hotel, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver BC
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