Arctic Region like other regions is tired of being ignored by the federal government. Trudeau said he be different as such all he has done is provide lip service to the North.
This document provides information on various topics related to Canada's Arctic region. It includes a bio of Paul Young, an expert in several fields including risk management, reporting, and business processes. Various sections discuss GDP, power generation, natural resource development, polar bear populations, and food costs in the Arctic region. It also summarizes a blog post criticizing Prime Minister Trudeau's lack of focus on the Arctic and priorities for the next federal government to better support the region.
This document provides information on various topics related to Canada's Arctic region. It includes a bio of Paul Young, as well as sections on GDP, power generation, natural resources development, polar bear populations, food costs, climate change, Arctic ice, and Trudeau's policies regarding the Arctic. It advocates for revamping Arctic policies, reducing food costs through greenhouses, expediting project approvals, leaving infrastructure for communities, and reviewing transportation systems and carbon taxes for northern communities.
What is next for Lumber Production and Forestry Management - May 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Forestry Management and Lumber Production – Canada – May 2022
Canada lumber production was up 7% in May 2022 from April 2022
Businesses along with provincial governments continue to be upset with the handling of the softwood lumber disputes
The Trudeau plan of 2B trees continues to face many challenges
Private sector continues to plant trees
Blog – Forestry Management and Lumber Production – Canada and the World – October 2021
Canada sawmill production for October 2021 continues to lag October 2015.
Canada waited over a year before pushing the softwood lumber to the new dispute council for new NAFTA
Many states and provinces must get better at both forest management and urban planning.
Lumber continues to see high prices.
1. Wildfires and insurance losses - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-winter-wildfire-cost-insurers-173903380.html
2. Poor urban planning and wild fires - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-winter-wildfire-cost-insurers-173903380.html
3. Lumber prices - https://storeys.com/rising-lumber-prices-deal-another-blow-housing-affordability/
4. Softwood lumber - https://www.globalpapermoney.com/canada-to-challenge-u-s-softwood-lumber-duties-under-new-nafta-cms-14470
5. Forest management practices - https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/water-woes-wolves-forest-plan-likely-big-2022-environmental-stories/article_120c5832-6388-11ec-ac0e-77e43132b06f.html
6. Urban sprawl - https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/the-9-worst-designed-cities-in-the-us
7. Insurance - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2021/12/09/how-the-insurance-sector-can-lead-in-climate-action/?sh=5798632f4e5b
8. Lumber production - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2021/12/09/how-the-insurance-sector-can-lead-in-climate-action/?sh=5798632f4e5b
9. Lumber - https://www.forest2market.com/blog/lumber-market-2021-year-in-review-whats-next
10. Lumber - https://www.forest2market.com/blog/predictions-for-the-global-forest-industry-in-2022
More needs to be done to mitigate forest fires caused by natural events.
All levels of government need to work together on a land-use strategy for urban and rural planning
Canada has some of the best forestry practices in the world!
Canada emissions per square km is ranked as one of the best in the world.
Lumber prices continue to be very volatile!
This document provides information on various topics related to Canada's Arctic region. It includes a bio of Paul Young, an expert in several fields including risk management, reporting, and business processes. Various sections discuss GDP, power generation, natural resource development, polar bear populations, and food costs in the Arctic region. It also summarizes a blog post criticizing Prime Minister Trudeau's lack of focus on the Arctic and priorities for the next federal government to better support the region.
This document provides information on various topics related to Canada's Arctic region. It includes a bio of Paul Young, as well as sections on GDP, power generation, natural resources development, polar bear populations, food costs, climate change, Arctic ice, and Trudeau's policies regarding the Arctic. It advocates for revamping Arctic policies, reducing food costs through greenhouses, expediting project approvals, leaving infrastructure for communities, and reviewing transportation systems and carbon taxes for northern communities.
What is next for Lumber Production and Forestry Management - May 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Forestry Management and Lumber Production – Canada – May 2022
Canada lumber production was up 7% in May 2022 from April 2022
Businesses along with provincial governments continue to be upset with the handling of the softwood lumber disputes
The Trudeau plan of 2B trees continues to face many challenges
Private sector continues to plant trees
Blog – Forestry Management and Lumber Production – Canada and the World – October 2021
Canada sawmill production for October 2021 continues to lag October 2015.
Canada waited over a year before pushing the softwood lumber to the new dispute council for new NAFTA
Many states and provinces must get better at both forest management and urban planning.
Lumber continues to see high prices.
1. Wildfires and insurance losses - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-winter-wildfire-cost-insurers-173903380.html
2. Poor urban planning and wild fires - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-winter-wildfire-cost-insurers-173903380.html
3. Lumber prices - https://storeys.com/rising-lumber-prices-deal-another-blow-housing-affordability/
4. Softwood lumber - https://www.globalpapermoney.com/canada-to-challenge-u-s-softwood-lumber-duties-under-new-nafta-cms-14470
5. Forest management practices - https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/water-woes-wolves-forest-plan-likely-big-2022-environmental-stories/article_120c5832-6388-11ec-ac0e-77e43132b06f.html
6. Urban sprawl - https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/the-9-worst-designed-cities-in-the-us
7. Insurance - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2021/12/09/how-the-insurance-sector-can-lead-in-climate-action/?sh=5798632f4e5b
8. Lumber production - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2021/12/09/how-the-insurance-sector-can-lead-in-climate-action/?sh=5798632f4e5b
9. Lumber - https://www.forest2market.com/blog/lumber-market-2021-year-in-review-whats-next
10. Lumber - https://www.forest2market.com/blog/predictions-for-the-global-forest-industry-in-2022
More needs to be done to mitigate forest fires caused by natural events.
All levels of government need to work together on a land-use strategy for urban and rural planning
Canada has some of the best forestry practices in the world!
Canada emissions per square km is ranked as one of the best in the world.
Lumber prices continue to be very volatile!
This document provides a summary of issues related to the world's forests. It begins with an agenda that covers topics like commodity prices, the global housing market, forestry employment, technology impacts, and government policies. Key issues discussed include softwood lumber disputes, carbon taxes, high stumpage costs, regulations, and losses from deforestation. The document also examines specific regions and events, such as fires in California, Siberia, and Canada's boreal forest. It suggests governments must improve forest management practices to mitigate wildfire risks and address audit findings on forestry oversight.
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - August 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Forestry Sector and Lumber Production – Canada – September 2022
Canada lumber production was down 10% in July 2022 from August 2022
Housing costs continue to be an issue for many Canadians
More needs to be done to mitigate the threat of both wildfires and forest fires.
- This document provides a summary of power generation in Canada from September 2017. It includes information on power generation by source in Canada and blogs about BC Hydro and Ontario Power Generation. It also references the UN's Agenda 2030 sustainable development goals. The author is Paul Young, a CPA and subject matter expert in various fields, who provides his contact information.
Blog - Forestry and Sawmill Production – Canada and the World
Lumber prices have decline but are still very high
There seems to be inconsistent policies when it comes to management of forests around the globe
The world is slow in adopting 3D housing
1. Softwood Lumber - https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/reduced-tariffs-draws-applause
2. Prices - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/7200218/lumber-up-and-down-and-all-around
3. 3D housing - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/535220/these-10000-concrete-homes-are-3d-printed-less-24-hours
4. Deforestation - https://www.sustainability-times.com/environmental-protection/the-great-amazon-land-grab-brazils-government-is-turning-public-land-private-driving-deforestation/
5. Wetlands - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00098-1
6. Housing affordability - https://saportareport.com/understanding-the-housing-affordability-problem/columnists/david/
7. Urban planning - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/innovative-global-cities-talent-property/
8. 3D housing - https://www.probuilder.com/3d-printed-technology-offers-solution-affordable-housing
9. Mortgage rates - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/lumber-prices-crash-30-mortgage-120647926.html
10. Household debt - https://www.teamblind.com/post/21t-national-debt-15-trillion-household-debt-in-usa-and-21-trillion-in-annual-gdp--are-we-doomed-rtZ0Dj5Q
11. Housing bubble - https://betterdwelling.com/
12. Insurance - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/extreme-weather-rising-insurance-rates-160054947.html
13. Heating costs - https://carolinapublicpress.org/51169/heating-costs-and-power-grid-stability-create-concerns-in-cold-temperatures/
Agriculture and Mining sector - Canada and USA - August 2017paul young cpa, cga
Here is a look at mining and ag sector for Canada. The presentation will look at capital purchases as well as commodity prices.
The presentation will also discuss government policies like taxation and Agenda 2030.
Have the Liberal Party of Canada supported the Natural Resources Sectorpaul young cpa, cga
This document provides contact information for Paul Young, a CPA and CGA with expertise in risk management, close/consolidate/reporting, public policy, financial solutions, and supply chain management. It also lists various sources from websites, government agencies, and think tanks related to topics like natural resources, pipelines, forestry, mining, taxation, and clean energy in Canada.
2019 Election| Management of Natural Resources| Canada | June 2019paul young cpa, cga
Paul Young is a CPA and CGA who works as a subject matter expert in areas like risk management, financial reporting, public policy, supply chain management, and more. He has academic experience and provides contact information. The document references several articles and websites on topics related to the resource sector, pipelines, carbon taxes, foreign investment in Canada, and potential challenges around skills, education, and brain drain for the technology sector.
Blog – Forestry and Lumber Sector – What is next
Lumber prices continue to rise.
Very little is being done to mitigate the impact of wildfires and forest fires
Drones are helping with tree planting
Cost of housing continues to rise.
1. Lumber prices - https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/lumber-price
2. Housing costs - https://www.news10.com/news/housing-costs-skyrocket-nationwide/
3. Housing - https://www.planetizen.com/news/2022/03/116378-toronto-housing-supply-outpacing-population-growth-costs-remain-high
4. Deforestation - https://www.greenbiz.com/article/5-ways-business-can-help-stop-current-record-levels-deforestation
5. Sawmills - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/canfor-completes-purchase-of-millar-westerns-alberta-solid-wood-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canfor-completes-purchase-of-millar-westerns-alberta-solid-wood-operations
6. Lumber prices - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/lumber-prices-pop-up-after-several-weeks-flat-madisons/
7. Drones and tree planting - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503527/these-drones-can-plant-100000-trees-one-day
8. Forest fire mitigation - https://phys.org/news/2022-02-california-massive-dixie-pge-ramp.html
9. Mitigation - https://phys.org/news/2022-02-california-massive-dixie-pge-ramp.html
10. Urban planning - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2022/02/16/the-power-of-innovation-in-rural-america/?sh=2529f36c3987
2019 Election| Natural Resources| Development and Sustainability| Canada| Sep...paul young cpa, cga
This document contains contact information for Paul Young, a CPA and CGA with subject matter expertise in various areas including risk management, financial reporting, public policy, and supply chain management. It also contains various links to news articles and other resources related to natural resources, pipelines, carbon taxes, forestry management, and taxes in Canada.
This document provides an overview and outlook of the natural gas industry. It discusses historical natural gas deliveries and reserves in Canada. It also covers topics like the outlook for natural gas and LNG markets, including opportunities in China. Additional topics examined include the role of natural gas in power generation and Canada's potential to export LNG. The document argues that governments need policies supporting natural resource development through streamlined regulations and tax reforms to help the industry and economy.
Blog – Natural Gas – What is next
Canada generates nearly 12% of its power needs from natural gas.
Qatar continues to look at ways to expand its natural gas to countries across the Middle East
USA continues to be a world leader in LNG Exports
1. Heating costs - https://www.news-gazette.com/business/economy/brace-for-higher-heating-bills-this-winter/article_ca101dbc-566a-5d5b-89ca-b30c0b046f1b.html
2. LNG - https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/global-lng-asian-lng-prices-rise-tightening-european-market-2021-12-17/
3. Natural gas - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/flex-lng-chief-sees-tight-freight-markets-volatility-ahead-for-global-natural-gas-trade/
4. Climate change - https://www.siemens-energy.com/mea/siemens-energy-in-middle-east/news/magazine/siemens-energy-together-with-turboden-expands-and-decarbonizes-egypt.html
5. USA exports - https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-gas-exports-likely-more-trickle-than-flood-11639839604
6. Qatar https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/qatar-seeks-saudi-approval-to-build-pipeline-to-kuwait-1.276731
7. Qatar and Pakistan - https://gulfnews.com/uae/pakistan-qatar-pursue-gas-pipeline-project-1.375060
8. Russia - https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/nord-stream-2-says-it-has-started-filling-second-line-with-natural-gas-2021-12-17/
9. Natural gas - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/natural-gas-futures-slip-as-traders-unconvinced-of-late-december-cold-cash-mixed/
10. Commodity prices - https://www.barrons.com/articles/commodity-prices-2022-outlook-energy-gold-silver-51639645201
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – What is next for the Forestry Sector – August 2023
Summary:
Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has dropped 5.6%, driven by a pullback from West Fraser Timber of 7.4%. The industry has fallen 4.5% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 38% annually.
Source - https://simplywall.st/markets/ca/materials/paper-forestry-products
Other links and sources:
Wildfires - https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2546682-canadian-wildfire-emissions-double-previous-record-as-flames-rage-on
Curtailment - https://biv.com/article/2023/08/lumber-prices-stabilize-demand-softwood-remains-strong
Log management - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trimble-launches-new-cloud-based-version-of-its-log-inventory-and-management-system-for-forestry-301883000.html
Housing starts - https://www.constructconnect.com/construction-economic-news/housing-starts-versus-economic-orthodoxy
Hardware - https://www.ibisworld.com/canada/market-research-reports/hardware-stores-industry/
Forestry and AI - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/metsa-group-collectivecrunch-unveil-ai-solution-for-forest-health-monitoring/
Construction - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/construction-spending-and-outlook-the-usa-and-the-world-july-2023-analysis-and-commentarypptx
Home Depot - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/home-depot-cuts-outlook-as-softening-demand-hits-sales-1.1920802
Drones - https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/new-tree-tech-cutting-edge-drones-give-reforestation-a-helping-hand/
Technology - https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/sponsored-content/cloud-ground-control/how-uncrewed-vehicles-are-assisting-in-combating-climate-change/
What's next for Natural Gas (Reserves, Production, Power Generation, and LNG)paul young cpa, cga
This document discusses the future outlook for the natural gas industry. It provides an overview of key natural gas exporters and importers, reserves, and use in power generation. It notes that Canada has significant natural gas resources but has fallen behind other countries in developing LNG export projects due to environmental and policy issues. For Canada to maximize benefits from natural gas, governments need to streamline regulations and support infrastructure projects to access new markets.
This presentation discusses clean technology raw materials, including rare metals production and markets. It notes that China dominates global production of many rare metals essential for clean technologies like electric vehicles and energy storage. The presentation also outlines major lithium, vanadium, graphite, and copper producers and discusses Canada's opportunities and challenges regarding developing its clean technology raw materials sector. It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between environmental and economic priorities.
Canada| Natural Resources| Forestry Sector| June 2020| What's Nextpaul young cpa, cga
Here is a deep dive into issues facing the forestry sector in Canada as well as around the world. The presentation includes solutions as part of better forestry management practices.
a) Natural gas prices continue to rise
b) Canada and USA are bogged down with excessive regulations that have hammered the natural gas and oil sector
c) The political spin has been about people moving off of fossil fuels - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/us-energy-secretary-granholm-calls-on-oil-and-gas-companies-to-raise-output.html. The problem is that there are issues with pipeline capacity - https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-and-the-oil-industry-are-at-odds-clouding-effort-to-tame-gasoline-prices-11646838614
Blog – Natural Gas – What is Next
1. USA and natural gas - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=48456
2. Natural gas demand - https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-price-fundamental-weekly-forecast-prices-rise-amid-strong-cooling-demand-rising-lng-exports-746427
3. Natural gas supply - https://www.worldoil.com/news/2021/6/25/natural-gas-prices-rally-as-global-shortages-abound
4. ESG - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/esg-concerns-mounting-for-mexicos-pemex-as-natural-gas-flaring-fuel-oil-production-rising/ Blog – Sustainability Reporting – Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting (ESG) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_box-activity-6812657767476809729-krs7
5. Natural gas transition - https://www.spglobal.com/en/research-insights/featured/esg-monthly-june-natural-gas
6. Net zero - https://esgclarity.com/how-the-oil-and-gas-sector-is-evolving-amid-energy-transition/
7. Environment - https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/lng-exports-bridge-too-far
8. Monitoring - https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ibm-partners-with-verizon-others-for-enterprise-5g-adoption-2021-06-28
9. Hydrogen - https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/we-are-making-it-possible-to-use-hydrocarbons-can-hydrogen-extend-albertas-natural-gas
10. Electricity - https://www.thebigq.org/2021/06/22/is-natural-gas-really-cheaper-than-renewable-electricity/
Blog – What is next for Natural Gas
1. Natural Gas futures - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/august-natural-gas-futures-cash-prices-cruise-higher/
2. Are LNG projects dead - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/07/23/news/is-lng-industry-dead-end-in-canada
3. Indigenous and LNG - https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/oil-gas/nisgaa-nation-and-partners-move-ahead-with-lng-project-expected-to-be-worth-55-billion
4. Green transition and Natural Gas - https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2021/07/08/how-natural-gas-can-help-fuel-the-green-revolution/?sh=6480e6b3d828
5. Natural Gas - https://www.forbes.com/sites/judeclemente/2021/07/01/as-us-temperatures-spike-so-does-the-need-for-natural-gas/?sh=42687edc2b6b
6. Australia and Natural Gas - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/23/australias-reliance-on-gas-exports-questioned-as-japan-winds-down-fossil-fuel-power
7. Natural Gas - https://totalenergies.com/group/commitment/climate-change/growing-natural-gas
8. Methane - https://www.atco.com/en-ca/about-us/news/2021/122925-atco-to-build-its-first-renewable-natural-gas-production-facilit.html
9. Northern Ontario - https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000566/ontario-supports-forestry-and-mining-sectors-in-timmins-cochrane-and-timiskaming-districts
10. BP - https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/energy-economics/statistical-review-of-world-energy/natural-gas.html
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canadian retail sales dropped 0.3% in August, the first decline since March, as higher interest rates start to impact household budgets. Seven of the nine retail subsectors saw sales increases in July, led by food and beverage retailers, while motor vehicle and parts dealers saw the largest decrease. Excluding autos, retail sales in July rose 1%, double expectations. The report suggests Canadians are tightening spending as more face higher mortgage payments and gas prices due to Bank of Canada rate hikes aimed at slowing inflation.
Addressing issues with the Public Sector Governance Model.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The key challenges facing Australian business leaders in 2023 include:
1. Talent acquisition, retention and training staff for digital transformation.
2. Implementing successful digital transformation while managing cyber risks.
3. Adapting to changing regulations and reporting requirements.
Health risks from COVID-19, social reputation concerns, and disruptive emerging technologies are also significant social challenges impacting Australian businesses. Over the next 3-5 years, talent management for digitization, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory changes, and identifying new growth opportunities will be the top challenges according to business leaders.
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1. Softwood Lumber - https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/reduced-tariffs-draws-applause
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8. 3D housing - https://www.probuilder.com/3d-printed-technology-offers-solution-affordable-housing
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11. Housing bubble - https://betterdwelling.com/
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2. Housing costs - https://www.news10.com/news/housing-costs-skyrocket-nationwide/
3. Housing - https://www.planetizen.com/news/2022/03/116378-toronto-housing-supply-outpacing-population-growth-costs-remain-high
4. Deforestation - https://www.greenbiz.com/article/5-ways-business-can-help-stop-current-record-levels-deforestation
5. Sawmills - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/canfor-completes-purchase-of-millar-westerns-alberta-solid-wood-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canfor-completes-purchase-of-millar-westerns-alberta-solid-wood-operations
6. Lumber prices - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/lumber-prices-pop-up-after-several-weeks-flat-madisons/
7. Drones and tree planting - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503527/these-drones-can-plant-100000-trees-one-day
8. Forest fire mitigation - https://phys.org/news/2022-02-california-massive-dixie-pge-ramp.html
9. Mitigation - https://phys.org/news/2022-02-california-massive-dixie-pge-ramp.html
10. Urban planning - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2022/02/16/the-power-of-innovation-in-rural-america/?sh=2529f36c3987
2019 Election| Natural Resources| Development and Sustainability| Canada| Sep...paul young cpa, cga
This document contains contact information for Paul Young, a CPA and CGA with subject matter expertise in various areas including risk management, financial reporting, public policy, and supply chain management. It also contains various links to news articles and other resources related to natural resources, pipelines, carbon taxes, forestry management, and taxes in Canada.
This document provides an overview and outlook of the natural gas industry. It discusses historical natural gas deliveries and reserves in Canada. It also covers topics like the outlook for natural gas and LNG markets, including opportunities in China. Additional topics examined include the role of natural gas in power generation and Canada's potential to export LNG. The document argues that governments need policies supporting natural resource development through streamlined regulations and tax reforms to help the industry and economy.
Blog – Natural Gas – What is next
Canada generates nearly 12% of its power needs from natural gas.
Qatar continues to look at ways to expand its natural gas to countries across the Middle East
USA continues to be a world leader in LNG Exports
1. Heating costs - https://www.news-gazette.com/business/economy/brace-for-higher-heating-bills-this-winter/article_ca101dbc-566a-5d5b-89ca-b30c0b046f1b.html
2. LNG - https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/global-lng-asian-lng-prices-rise-tightening-european-market-2021-12-17/
3. Natural gas - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/flex-lng-chief-sees-tight-freight-markets-volatility-ahead-for-global-natural-gas-trade/
4. Climate change - https://www.siemens-energy.com/mea/siemens-energy-in-middle-east/news/magazine/siemens-energy-together-with-turboden-expands-and-decarbonizes-egypt.html
5. USA exports - https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-gas-exports-likely-more-trickle-than-flood-11639839604
6. Qatar https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/qatar-seeks-saudi-approval-to-build-pipeline-to-kuwait-1.276731
7. Qatar and Pakistan - https://gulfnews.com/uae/pakistan-qatar-pursue-gas-pipeline-project-1.375060
8. Russia - https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/nord-stream-2-says-it-has-started-filling-second-line-with-natural-gas-2021-12-17/
9. Natural gas - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/natural-gas-futures-slip-as-traders-unconvinced-of-late-december-cold-cash-mixed/
10. Commodity prices - https://www.barrons.com/articles/commodity-prices-2022-outlook-energy-gold-silver-51639645201
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – What is next for the Forestry Sector – August 2023
Summary:
Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has dropped 5.6%, driven by a pullback from West Fraser Timber of 7.4%. The industry has fallen 4.5% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 38% annually.
Source - https://simplywall.st/markets/ca/materials/paper-forestry-products
Other links and sources:
Wildfires - https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2546682-canadian-wildfire-emissions-double-previous-record-as-flames-rage-on
Curtailment - https://biv.com/article/2023/08/lumber-prices-stabilize-demand-softwood-remains-strong
Log management - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trimble-launches-new-cloud-based-version-of-its-log-inventory-and-management-system-for-forestry-301883000.html
Housing starts - https://www.constructconnect.com/construction-economic-news/housing-starts-versus-economic-orthodoxy
Hardware - https://www.ibisworld.com/canada/market-research-reports/hardware-stores-industry/
Forestry and AI - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/metsa-group-collectivecrunch-unveil-ai-solution-for-forest-health-monitoring/
Construction - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/construction-spending-and-outlook-the-usa-and-the-world-july-2023-analysis-and-commentarypptx
Home Depot - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/home-depot-cuts-outlook-as-softening-demand-hits-sales-1.1920802
Drones - https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/new-tree-tech-cutting-edge-drones-give-reforestation-a-helping-hand/
Technology - https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/sponsored-content/cloud-ground-control/how-uncrewed-vehicles-are-assisting-in-combating-climate-change/
What's next for Natural Gas (Reserves, Production, Power Generation, and LNG)paul young cpa, cga
This document discusses the future outlook for the natural gas industry. It provides an overview of key natural gas exporters and importers, reserves, and use in power generation. It notes that Canada has significant natural gas resources but has fallen behind other countries in developing LNG export projects due to environmental and policy issues. For Canada to maximize benefits from natural gas, governments need to streamline regulations and support infrastructure projects to access new markets.
This presentation discusses clean technology raw materials, including rare metals production and markets. It notes that China dominates global production of many rare metals essential for clean technologies like electric vehicles and energy storage. The presentation also outlines major lithium, vanadium, graphite, and copper producers and discusses Canada's opportunities and challenges regarding developing its clean technology raw materials sector. It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between environmental and economic priorities.
Canada| Natural Resources| Forestry Sector| June 2020| What's Nextpaul young cpa, cga
Here is a deep dive into issues facing the forestry sector in Canada as well as around the world. The presentation includes solutions as part of better forestry management practices.
a) Natural gas prices continue to rise
b) Canada and USA are bogged down with excessive regulations that have hammered the natural gas and oil sector
c) The political spin has been about people moving off of fossil fuels - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/us-energy-secretary-granholm-calls-on-oil-and-gas-companies-to-raise-output.html. The problem is that there are issues with pipeline capacity - https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-and-the-oil-industry-are-at-odds-clouding-effort-to-tame-gasoline-prices-11646838614
Blog – Natural Gas – What is Next
1. USA and natural gas - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=48456
2. Natural gas demand - https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/natural-gas-price-fundamental-weekly-forecast-prices-rise-amid-strong-cooling-demand-rising-lng-exports-746427
3. Natural gas supply - https://www.worldoil.com/news/2021/6/25/natural-gas-prices-rally-as-global-shortages-abound
4. ESG - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/esg-concerns-mounting-for-mexicos-pemex-as-natural-gas-flaring-fuel-oil-production-rising/ Blog – Sustainability Reporting – Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting (ESG) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-young-055632b_box-activity-6812657767476809729-krs7
5. Natural gas transition - https://www.spglobal.com/en/research-insights/featured/esg-monthly-june-natural-gas
6. Net zero - https://esgclarity.com/how-the-oil-and-gas-sector-is-evolving-amid-energy-transition/
7. Environment - https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/lng-exports-bridge-too-far
8. Monitoring - https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ibm-partners-with-verizon-others-for-enterprise-5g-adoption-2021-06-28
9. Hydrogen - https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/we-are-making-it-possible-to-use-hydrocarbons-can-hydrogen-extend-albertas-natural-gas
10. Electricity - https://www.thebigq.org/2021/06/22/is-natural-gas-really-cheaper-than-renewable-electricity/
Blog – What is next for Natural Gas
1. Natural Gas futures - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/august-natural-gas-futures-cash-prices-cruise-higher/
2. Are LNG projects dead - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/07/23/news/is-lng-industry-dead-end-in-canada
3. Indigenous and LNG - https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/oil-gas/nisgaa-nation-and-partners-move-ahead-with-lng-project-expected-to-be-worth-55-billion
4. Green transition and Natural Gas - https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2021/07/08/how-natural-gas-can-help-fuel-the-green-revolution/?sh=6480e6b3d828
5. Natural Gas - https://www.forbes.com/sites/judeclemente/2021/07/01/as-us-temperatures-spike-so-does-the-need-for-natural-gas/?sh=42687edc2b6b
6. Australia and Natural Gas - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/23/australias-reliance-on-gas-exports-questioned-as-japan-winds-down-fossil-fuel-power
7. Natural Gas - https://totalenergies.com/group/commitment/climate-change/growing-natural-gas
8. Methane - https://www.atco.com/en-ca/about-us/news/2021/122925-atco-to-build-its-first-renewable-natural-gas-production-facilit.html
9. Northern Ontario - https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000566/ontario-supports-forestry-and-mining-sectors-in-timmins-cochrane-and-timiskaming-districts
10. BP - https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/energy-economics/statistical-review-of-world-energy/natural-gas.html
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canadian retail sales dropped 0.3% in August, the first decline since March, as higher interest rates start to impact household budgets. Seven of the nine retail subsectors saw sales increases in July, led by food and beverage retailers, while motor vehicle and parts dealers saw the largest decrease. Excluding autos, retail sales in July rose 1%, double expectations. The report suggests Canadians are tightening spending as more face higher mortgage payments and gas prices due to Bank of Canada rate hikes aimed at slowing inflation.
Addressing issues with the Public Sector Governance Model.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The key challenges facing Australian business leaders in 2023 include:
1. Talent acquisition, retention and training staff for digital transformation.
2. Implementing successful digital transformation while managing cyber risks.
3. Adapting to changing regulations and reporting requirements.
Health risks from COVID-19, social reputation concerns, and disruptive emerging technologies are also significant social challenges impacting Australian businesses. Over the next 3-5 years, talent management for digitization, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory changes, and identifying new growth opportunities will be the top challenges according to business leaders.
Global Housing Market Analysis and Commentary- September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
New residential construction, including single-family homes and multifamily, dropped 11.3% month over month in August to 1.283 million units on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. That's down 14.8% compared with a year ago and well below the 1.44 million units economists surveyed by Bloomberg projected.
But authorized residential permits — an indicator of potential future activity — rose 6.9% to 1.543 million permits in August from July. That was still down 2.7% from last August. Single-family permits, though, were up 2% from July to 949,000. Multifamily permits came in at 535,000.
The data reflects two opposing forces builders are trying to balance: the ongoing need for new construction to fill in limited inventory and elevated mortgage rates that are hurting their biggest customer right now, the first-time homebuyer.
"High mortgage rates are clearly taking a toll on builder confidence and consumer demand, as a growing number of buyers are electing to defer a home purchase until long-term rates move lower," Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, said Monday in a press release after builder confidence dropped for the second straight month.
Source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuilders-face-a-tough-balancing-act-on-new-construction-amid-high-mortgage-rates-130744368.html
Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
Blog – Manufacturing Shipments and Orders – The United States – August 2023
Summary:
New orders for manufacturing technology in the United States totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, as per the latest report by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This figure marked a 12.4% decline from June 2023 but remained only 10.5% lower than July 2022. Year-to-date orders amounted to $2.83 billion, reflecting a 12.7% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.
Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, noted that July is typically a slower month for manufacturing technology orders, so a slight drop was expected. However, he pointed out a notable trend: over the last two months, the year-to-date order gap has narrowed during historically slow periods. While job shops have seen decreased orders, other industries that benefited from reshoring or government investments have helped fill the gap.
Among specific sectors, job shops, the largest customer segment, placed their lowest total monthly orders since August 2020. In contrast, metal valve manufacturers recorded their third-highest monthly order value on record, last seen in September 2018, making up nearly 5% of the total manufacturing technology order value for July 2023. Manufacturers of motor vehicle transmissions continued to order machinery at an elevated pace. However, the aerospace industry continued to order below its early 2022 peaks, with hopes that recent projects like the federal government's $1.5 billion investment in communications satellites might reverse this trend.
Source: https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2023/september/u.s.-manufacturing-technology-orders-dip-in-july-but-show-resilience-amid-economic-uncertainty
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 15 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
On the economic front, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed one-year inflation expectations dropped to 3.1% in
September, tied for the lowest since January 2021. Also, the five-year outlook fell to 2.7%, matching its lowest since December 2020.
- Canadian manufacturing sales increased 1.6% in July, led by higher sales in food products, petroleum and coal products, and transportation equipment. Paper and plastics sales decreased the most.
- Inventory levels increased slightly while unfilled orders decreased, pointing to a potential slowdown.
- The manufacturing sector in Canada will continue to face challenges such as global economic uncertainty, rising costs, supply chain issues, climate change risks, and skills shortages.
Electricity Analysis - Canada and the OECD - June 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Over three-quarters of the world’s total coal-generated electricity is consumed in just three countries. China is the top user of coal, making up 53.3% of global coal demand, followed by India at 13.6%, and the U.S. at 8.9%.
Burning coal—for electricity, as well as metallurgy and cement production—is the world’s single largest source of CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, its use in electricity generation has actually grown 91.2% since 1997, the year when the first global climate agreement was signed in Kyoto, Japan.
However, even as non-renewables enjoy their time in the sun, their days could be numbered.
In 2022, renewables, such as wind, solar, and geothermal, represented 14.4% of total electricity generation with an extraordinary annual growth rate of 14.7%, driven by big gains in solar and wind. Non-renewables, by contrast, only managed an anemic 0.4%.
The authors of the Statistical Review do not include hydroelectric in their renewable calculations, even though many others, including the International Energy Agency, consider it a “well-established renewable power technology.”
With hydroelectric moved into the renewable column, together they accounted for over 29.3% of all electricity generated in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7.4%.
Source - https://energynow.ca/2023/09/infographic-what-electricity-sources-power-the-world-see-them-here-visual-capitalist/
Logistics Warehousing Transportation and Distrbution Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of key metrics and trends in the logistics, warehousing, distribution, and transportation sector. It includes data on consumer price index, diesel fuel costs, freight indexes, e-commerce sales, retail sales, class 8 truck sales, EPA emissions standards, trailer sales, and tonnage. It also discusses supply chain management solutions like planning analytics, blockchain, and AI assistants. Finally, it touches on topics like infrastructure spending, automation, and ESG reporting.
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - United States - ...paul young cpa, cga
United States retail sales rose 0.6% in August despite flat sales at internet retailers after Amazon Prime Day. Most of the increase was due to higher gasoline prices. While consumer spending has been strong, higher interest rates and a slowdown in hiring are expected to restrain purchases in the coming months. Forecasters predict the 2023 holiday shopping season could be the weakest in five years due to economic challenges facing consumers. The retail sector continues facing inventory management challenges and social governance issues.
How to improve the Governance Model for the Public Sector - United States - S...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides a summary of strategies to improve governance in government. It discusses factors that impact governance like transparency and accountability. It recommends using performance audits to assess key performance indicators and ensure recommendations are implemented. Other strategies include improving data ethics and literacy, mitigating geopolitical risks, adopting ESG reporting, and using technology like audit analytics and AI to enhance governance. The overall goal is for government to deliver programs and tax policies with value for money and transparency.
This document provides an analysis of the agriculture output and equipment sector for August 2023. It includes discussions of commodity prices, crop estimates, energy prices, food prices, farming incomes, top farming states, food processors, and the role of technology and government in farming. Key points covered include rising input costs challenging farmers, preliminary crop estimates for Canada, volatility in oil and diesel prices impacting farm expenses, and opportunities for data and automation to help address issues in the agriculture industry.
Biotech Pharmaceutical Medical Equipment and Supplies - Analysis - September ...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sector. It includes:
- An introduction and biography of presenter Paul Young CPA CGA
- An agenda covering topics like vaccine production, drug discovery, innovation in areas like storage and AI, and the life sciences strategy
- Links and summaries of information on these topics, including the top vaccine manufacturers, regulations in Canada, and growth in the pharmaceutical market
The presentation aims to discuss key areas of the biotech/pharmaceutical sector including vaccine development and production, drug discovery, innovation, and strategies for the life sciences industry. Links and outside sources are provided to support the topics in the agenda.
Better Public Safety Management using Analytics - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This document discusses using analytics to improve public safety management. It outlines rising public safety costs for governments and key issues facing policing like complex crimes and accountability. The document presents crime rate data for Canada and discusses building machine learning models in SPSS and dashboards in Cognos Analytics to analyze police data and forecast expenses. Finally, it lists potential next steps for crime in Canada like bail and corrections reforms, gun control, and increased police oversight.
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 9 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Workforce Planning and Employment Analysis - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses workforce planning and employment analysis. It provides an overview of employment statistics in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It then discusses Sysco's workforce planning model and the role of the CFO in workforce planning. Finally, it defines autonomous finance as the automation of financial operations through software and algorithms, and provides some key statistics on its adoption.
Global Automotive - Analysis and Commentary - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides an overview of key trends in the global automotive sector in August 2023. It discusses 1) sales trends in Canada, the US and globally, 2) the growth of electric vehicles and focus on reducing emissions, and 3) ongoing transformation in the industry through automation, connectivity and new technologies. Sources included discuss topics like electric vehicle production and adoption, public safety issues regarding EV fires, gasoline and car prices, supply chain challenges, and green transitions in transportation.
Global (Mining Oil and Gas Forestry and Agriculture) Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The mining, oil, gas, agriculture, forestry, and mining continue to face environmental, social, and governance policy review including reporting of key metrics as part of ESG reporting cycle.
There is more focus on profitability and investment returns as part of the integrated planning and reporting cycle.
Summary:
The global economy faces what at least one forecaster is calling a mild trade recession as shipments from China slump and German factories downshift.
China’s export declines extended into August, though there were signs that the worst of a world trade slowdown may be over for the leading exporter.
Overseas shipments from China fell 8.8% in dollar terms from a year earlier while imports contracted 7.3%, both better than economists’ estimates and significantly less severe than July’s downturn.
Other data have suggested trade may be stabilizing after weakening for most of this year. Exports from South Korea also declined at a more moderate pace in August than the previous month.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-07/supply-chain-latest-world-trade-faces-a-shallow-recession?srnd=economics-v2
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
Natural gas - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-holds-up-as-markets-in-limbo-over-strikes-202309070956
Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Lumber production in Canada continues to face many hurdles
Canada forest management practices are some of the bests in the world
Canada planted over 440M in seedlings back in 2018. It is now 2022 which means close 2M seedlings have been planted.
All levels need to put more focus on urban and rural planning solutions
More work including spending on wildfire and forest fire mitigation
Canada and USA need to find a path forward to resolve the softwood lumber dispute
There needs to a better balanced between climate change policies and growing the economy in a sustainable way
3D printing for housing needs to become mainstream
More protection needs to happen with key ecosystems like wetlands, forest, and peatlands.
There is a risk of debt default if interest rates are hike over the next few months
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Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemMajid Iqbal
Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
The Impact of Generative AI and 4th Industrial RevolutionPaolo Maresca
This infographic explores the transformative power of Generative AI, a key driver of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Discover how Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, accelerating innovation, and shaping the future of work.
[4:55 p.m.] Bryan Oates
OJPs are becoming a critical resource for policy-makers and researchers who study the labour market. LMIC continues to work with Vicinity Jobs’ data on OJPs, which can be explored in our Canadian Job Trends Dashboard. Valuable insights have been gained through our analysis of OJP data, including LMIC research lead
Suzanne Spiteri’s recent report on improving the quality and accessibility of job postings to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Decoding job postings: Improving accessibility for neurodivergent job seekers
Improving the quality and accessibility of job postings is one way to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
OJP data from firms like Vicinity Jobs have emerged as a complement to traditional sources of labour demand data, such as the Job Vacancy and Wages Survey (JVWS). Ibrahim Abuallail, PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, presented research relating to bias in OJPs and a proposed approach to effectively adjust OJP data to complement existing official data (such as from the JVWS) and improve the measurement of labour demand.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
2. Paul Young - Bio
• CPA, CGA
• Academia (PF1, FA4 and MS2)
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Emerging Technology
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Business Process Change
• SME – Supply Chain Management
Contact information:
Paul_Young_CGA@Hotmail.com
3. Agenda
GDP – Arctic
Power Generation
Natural Resources Development
Polar bear population
Food Costs
7. Polar Bear Population
Source - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/13/polar-bear-numbers-canadian-arctic-inuit-controversial-report or
https://www.safariclub.org/blog/canadian-government-reports-polar-bear-population-growing-threatens-inuit
8. Food Costs
Source - https://www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-arctic/2019/03/29/canada-nutrition-north-
food-security-iqaluit-grocery-price/
• Trudeau forced the carbon tax saying it was good for everyone, but never discusses total cost
(the average family pays at least 1,300 in carbon taxes -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-carbon-and-pollution-taxes-canada-
july-2019 (see slide 45)