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Weston Wood Solutions: One of Canada’s fastest growing companies

An innovative supplier of lumber and engineered wood products to window and door manufacturers in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Toronto-based Weston Wood Solutions has been recognized as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies.

[Health] 55% of provincial healthcare budgets will be for seniors by 2030
Terry Lake, CEO, BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC
[Company] Alpine Building Maintenance
CEO Harj Johal on servicing some of the most prestigious customer facilities across Canada
[HR] Strengthening your organization through sustainability & ESG
Penny Tantakis, Director, Marketing and Communications, Canadian Society of Association Executives
[Company] Wedia
VP of Sales and Operations for North America, Sebastien Bardoz talks Digital Asset Management
[Cover] Weston Wood Solutions
CEO Alan Lechem on offering the best value in an end-to-end supply chain solution

[Construction] Concerning signs for Canada’s construction sector in 2023
Chris Gardner, President, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
[Company] Case Design/Remodeling Halifax
Owner Maurice Meagher on 20 years of design-build work in Halifax
[Company] CDW Canada
Head of Cybersecurity and Solutions Development Theo van Wyk on navigating the cybersecurity risk landscape
[Tourism] Reclaiming Canada’s key service export: Tourism
Darlene Grant Fiander, President, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia & Chair, Tourism HR Canada
[Company] Stamped Engineering Corporation
President and CEO Jeenu Riat on Professional Engineers taking pride in and responsibility for their work

It’s impossible to tackle climate change without nuclear

The task of tackling climate change is mammoth. It requires an ‘all-in’ approach among Canada’s business leaders, governments, and the clean tech industries. But done right, not only can we mitigate environmental catastrophe – we can drive economic growth by building a sustainable green economy and leveraging our unique position as a global leader in clean energy.

[Economics] Policymakers must address Canada’s business investment crisis
Steven Globerman, Professor Emeritus, Western Washington University
[Company] CDW Canada
Head of Cybersecurity and Solutions Development, Theo van Wyk, on increasing your business’ cybersecurity
[Legal] The Business of Human Rights
Warren Ragoonanan, Chair, International Law Section Tina Parbhakar, Past Chair, The Canadian Bar Association
[Company] Peninsula Strata Management
President Scott Ponuick on being a small company in a rapidly-changing industry
[COVER] It’s impossible to tackle climate change without nuclear
John Gorman, President & CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
[Company] North Canadian Construction Group
Owner Brandon Fuchs on building a successful locally-owned business in Saskatchewan
[Finance] Inflation: Demand creates its own supply
David Rosenberg, Founder & President, Rosenberg Research and Associates
[Company] Altasciences
CEO Chris Perkin on fully integrated early drug development solutions

[Company] Sproule Insurance
Owner Jay Sproule on building a full service, boutique, general insurance brokerage
[Consulting] Digital transformations on the wrong end of the stick
Paul Daoust, Founder & Managing Director, Scio Asset Management Inc.
[Company] Ride Time
The ‘Brothers of Bargains’ on always putting the customer first
[Company] Property Solutions Real Estate Group
Owner & Broker Kerry Hunter on delivering flexible and positive real estate solutions
[Company] Vytality at Home
Co-Presidents Brad Lohman & Nicole Dyer on creating exceptional experiences
[Geopolitics] Spymasters, conspiracies, the PRC, & Dong Jingwei
Noel Hadjimichael, Public Policy Consultant
[Company] Ansarada (ASX:AND)
CEO Sam Riley on Ansarada’s problem-solving technology

Personal hypocrisy and utter moral failing: Pierre Poilievre reflects on the Prime Ministership of Justin Trudeau

In September 2021, Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election to determine whether or not Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be granted a third term. Trudeau’s record since he’s come to power is continuously under question, with a number of scandals threatening to derail positive work he has done in passing a number of progressive bills, and the general sense that this is a government with a poor overall record.

[Technology] The new Silicon Valley: How Canadian culture is driving tech startup success
Rory Capern, Chief Revenue Officer, Certn
[Company] T2 Utility Engineers
Canadian President Matt Bourgeois on his dedication to client service, quality and teamwork
[Not-For-Profit] Addressing the myths facing the Canadian charity sector
Lois Graveline, Founder & CEO, Harmonia Philanthropy
[Company] PFN Group of Companies
CEO Richard Missens on building relationships that benefit both the First Nation and Canada
[Company] Pinnacle Group Renovations
CEO Paul Klassen on supporting Calgary’s families for Life
[Logistics] Effective asset management starts with good assets
Leonard G. Middleton, Former Director, PEMAC
[Company] Innomar Strategies
President Guy Payette on driving patient access to innovative pharmaceutical products
[Company] Penticton Toyota
General Manager Larry Pidperyhora Jr. on servicing the local community for over 40 years

[Marketing] Questions to consider when advancing your professional development in marketing
Darian Kovacs, Founder of Vancouver based SEO company,Jelly Digital Marketing & PR
[Company] WRM Strata Management & Real Estate Services
Director Beau Craig on the niche of resort-style strata management
[Agriculture] How Brazilian cacao production supports local communities through sustainable farming
Paulo de Castro Reis, Director of Institutional Relations, Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada
[Education] Moving through organizational change together
Tim Merry, Systems Change Strategist, The Outside
[Company] Conico Ltd
Executive Director Guy Le Page on positive indicative results from Greenland
[Management] The drastic changes occurring in corporate culture through Covid’s technology boom
Allan Diamond, Co-founder, Timereaction

Openspace Architecture

Based on Vancouver’s North Shore, Openspace Architecture is a boutique architectural and interior design practice specializing in single family and resort residential projects, with a broad range of experience in master planning and infrastructure projects.

[Economy] Prepare for a post-pandemic spending boom & bust
David Rosenberg, Founder, Chief Economist & Strategist, Rosenberg Research & Associates
[Company] Calgary’s Charlesglen Toyota
General Manager Tim Beach on making every day a celebration
[Marketing] 5 podcasts every Canadian business leader should be listening to
Darian Kovacs, Founder, Jelly Digital Marketing & PR
[Company] Riva International
CEO Aldo Zanoni, and CTO Stéphane Zanoni on using data to fuel your client-centric digital transformation
[COVER STORY] Openspace Architecture
Owner Don Gurney on creating buildings that provide a window to nature
[Company] Vancouver’s Signature Mazda
General Manager Marko Joannou on being the third biggest Mazda dealership in Canada
[Economic Development] How Vancouver’s Victoria Drive transformed from sleepy neighbourhood to vibrant multicultural business hub
Richard Lai, Board Director & Secretary, Victoria Drive Business Improvement Association (VDBIA)
[Company] Scandinavian Building Services
President and CEO Russell Hay on revolutionizing the facility maintenance industry

[Company] ProAll International Manufacturing
VP of Sales and Marketing Andrew Coates on creating a simpler way to pour concrete
[Marketing] Chartered Marketer: Creating the standards, ethics, and education for ongoing professional development
John Wiltshire, President & CEO, Canadian Marketing Association
[Legal] Making publicly legal information accessible for individuals, businesses, and the Canadian economy
Heather de Berdt Romilly, Executive Director, Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS)
[Housing] Putting forward the case for affordable housing
Jill Atkey, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA)
[Training] A simplified support system for entrepreneurs and companies
Rajesh Jaiswal, Executive Director, Northern Alberta Business Incubator
[Employment] Rebuilding confidence in Canadian construction through Union involvement
Dannis Koromilas, Director of Communications, The Building Union of Canada (TBUC)

CDW Canada: Helping small businesses use IT security to prepare, defend, and respond

Stamped Engineering Corporation: High quality, fit for purpose engineering services

Alpine Building Maintenance: Customized cleaning solutions

Case Design/Remodeling Halifax: Flawless design and execution

Weston Wood Solutions: One of Canada’s fastest growing companies

CDW Canada: Helping organizations navigate a complex IT market

Wedia Group: Delivering better content experiences

Vytality at Home: Providing exceptional home care experiences in Calgary

Reclaiming Canada’s key service export: Tourism

Concerning signs for Canada’s construction sector in 2023

Strengthening your organization through sustainability & ESG

55% of provincial healthcare budgets will be for seniors by 2030

Spymasters, conspiracies, the PRC, & Dong Jingwei

Digital transformations on the wrong end of the stick

It’s impossible to tackle climate change without nuclear

Inflation: Demand creates its own supply

Weston Wood Solutions: One of Canada’s fastest growing companies

It’s impossible to tackle climate change without nuclear

Personal hypocrisy and utter moral failing: Pierre Poilievre reflects on the Prime Ministership of Justin Trudeau

Openspace Architecture

Kidoodle.TV: Safe streaming for kids

FHQ Developments: Advancing Indigenous business

The Summit Series: Hockey historian Liam Maguire remembers one of Canada's defining moments

Trudeau survives, barely: So… what’s next?

Alberta Fights Back: Protecting Alberta’s natural resources

2018 Ontario General Election: why did Ontario’s voters elect Doug Ford?

Things are looking up in Alberta: an exclusive from Premier Rachel Notley

CBC Canada CEO Hubert Lacroix: embracing change

Canada Post: Recognizing the need to innovate

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