We tested the election platforms of the Conservative, Liberal, NDP, and Green parties against our Real Wealth Index and although the NDP received the highest score (45%), all failed. Ironically, the Conservative platform got a miserable grade of 26%, the party that has been saying it is most capable of taking care of Canadians’ economic [...]
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Promises, promises, promises.
But will this election deliver real wealth to Canadians?
We doubt it. But we would love to be proved wrong. With so many people who want to work still unemployed, with the cost of living getting higher by the day, and with the fact that six out of ten Canadians are living paycheck to paycheck, a [...]
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere: Our Oceans, Our Mistakes and Our Champions
It is September 2009 and Jan Vozenilek is on Midway Atoll staring at the corpse of a decaying albatross. This is why he is here. Nowhere on this island will he find a more striking, a more perfect image. The remains perform two tasks: announce the prevalence of plastic matter in the Pacific Ocean, and [...]
“Canada Not Poised for Leadership”: Press Release for The Canada Expedition May 26th, 2010
May 26, 2010. Ottawa. As Canada makes preparations to host the upcoming G8 and G20 Summits, Canadian though-leaders challenge political forces to take a look at the lack of leadership concerning climate change and poverty reduction. In a bold attempt to regain their nation’s footing, citizens have begun to take these issues into their own hands through new grassroots movements using social media, community networks and online campaigns. The Canada Expedition is one such movement, prepared to make a real difference in our country.
Hark! The Results are In!
After months of researching, debating and selecting, the results are in. One of the most important phases of The Canada Expedition, our Guides have come up with a small hand-selected cache of nominees whom we will interview and challenge regarding sustainability on the large-scale.
Most of our nominees are already laurel-wearing heroes in their own right, but [...]