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Should Canada Emulate the UK’s Net-Zero Pathway?
I am picking up some chatter within certain circles in Alberta and Canada that the UK’s net-zero framework is a plan to emulate. This position is ostensibly informed by an invitation-only whirlwind tour of handpicked UK net-zero projects and initiatives attended by a group of Canadians. My fellow Canadians were duly impressed by what they were shown and came away, after a few days, with the idea that the people and industries are united in a “Team UK” approach. There were several key “takeaways” from the tour but the top three included: an aggressive net-zero timeline that “everybody appears to be on board with”; the UK has a new type of increased decarbonized industrial production guided and driven by government industrial planning; and a serious concern with energy security.
I am picking up some chatter within certain circles in Alberta and Canada that the UK’s net-zero framework is a plan to emulate. This position is ostensibly informed by an invitation-only whirlwind tour of handpicked UK net-zero projects and initiatives attended by a group of Canadians. My fellow Canadians were duly impressed by what they were shown and came away, after a few days, with the idea that the people and industries are united in a “Team UK” approach. There were several key “takeaways” from the tour but the top three included: an aggressive net-zero timeline that “everybody appears to be on board with”; the UK has a new type of increased decarbonized industrial production guided and driven by government industrial planning; and a serious concern with energy security.
Turning Energy into Food
Canada’s small businesses have a big impact on our economy. As of 2021, there were 1.21 million employer businesses in the country. Of that number, nearly 98 per cent were small businesses. Over eight million Canadians, or roughly 68 per cent of the total private sector labour force, were employed by a small business.1 To top it off, they generated nearly 38 per cent of private sector GDP in 2019.
Canada’s small businesses have a big impact on our economy. As of 2021, there were 1.21 million employer businesses in the country. Of that number, nearly 98 per cent were small businesses. Over eight million Canadians, or roughly 68 per cent of the total private sector labour force, were employed by a small business.1 To top it off, they generated nearly 38 per cent of private sector GDP in 2019.
The AEG podcast, Episode 3: Future Forward: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Work with Eric Termuende
Join us on the AEG podcast as our President, Catherine Brownlee, sits down with best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader Eric Termuende. In this dynamic interview series, Eric shares his extensive research and insights on the future of work, leadership, workplace culture, and talent management. From understanding what sets amazing leaders apart to building resilient, innovative teams, Eric provides valuable strategies and practices that have already been adopted by industry-leading companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Toyota.
Join us on the AEG podcast as our President, Catherine Brownlee, sits down with best-selling author and internationally recognized thought leader Eric Termuende. In this dynamic interview series, Eric shares his extensive research and insights on the future of work, leadership, workplace culture, and talent management. From understanding what sets amazing leaders apart to building resilient, innovative teams, Eric provides valuable strategies and practices that have already been adopted by industry-leading companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Toyota.