Too many governments throw money at post-secondary education with truly using value for money
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
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Education is a key area for many countries as part of staying competitive in terms of FDI, GDP growth, job quality, and skills trades.
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Primary and secondary education is foundation to support students as part of their career journey. The education system needs to be transform to ensure students have the skills of today and tomorrow.
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2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | June 2019paul young cpa, cga
Too many governments throw money at post-secondary education with truly using value for money
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure.
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
Too many governments throw money at post-secondary education with truly using value for money
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
More value for money and performance audits need to be done on education as part ensuring programs are leading to results.
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure.
Education across Canada have seen improvement in graduation rates.
NDP and Liberals continue to throw money at symptoms which do not improve the effectiveness of delivery tax dollars to the student education.
Rural Ontario needs a new economic development strategy
Education is not being aligned in terms of the jobs today as well as the future
Too many students lack critical thinking, interpersonal skills, time management and judgement
Too many students have been treated as special when in the fact the real world does not treat anyone special
There are systemic issues with programs being offered at the secondary level. There needs to be more emphasis on financial planning, biology, IT, chemistry, writing and physics.
Education| Transforming of Education| Canada and around the Worldpaul young cpa, cga
Education is a key area for many countries as part of staying competitive in terms of FDI, GDP growth, job quality, and skills trades.
It is important for all stakeholders of education to work together to reform education.
Primary and secondary education is foundation to support students as part of their career journey. The education system needs to be transform to ensure students have the skills of today and tomorrow.
This document summarizes a presentation about the increasing importance of understanding the online program management (OPM) market. It discusses the origins and growth of OPMs in supporting online programs through services like marketing, enrollment management, technology infrastructure, student support, and curriculum design. It notes that while OPM adoption has grown steadily, the decline of for-profit institutions has impacted the market. The presentation implies that all institutions should consider online issues like enrollment, student needs, support, and outcomes when deciding whether and how to work with an OPM, and that the OPM landscape and models are evolving as online learning becomes more mainstream.
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | June 2019paul young cpa, cga
Too many governments throw money at post-secondary education with truly using value for money
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure.
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
Too many governments throw money at post-secondary education with truly using value for money
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure
2019 Election| Post-Secondary Education| Canada | September 2019paul young cpa, cga
More value for money and performance audits need to be done on education as part ensuring programs are leading to results.
Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Education needs to review its delivery model including its’ cost structure.
Education across Canada have seen improvement in graduation rates.
NDP and Liberals continue to throw money at symptoms which do not improve the effectiveness of delivery tax dollars to the student education.
Rural Ontario needs a new economic development strategy
Education is not being aligned in terms of the jobs today as well as the future
Too many students lack critical thinking, interpersonal skills, time management and judgement
Too many students have been treated as special when in the fact the real world does not treat anyone special
There are systemic issues with programs being offered at the secondary level. There needs to be more emphasis on financial planning, biology, IT, chemistry, writing and physics.
This document provides an analysis of education in Canada by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It discusses several issues with the current education system including a lack of alignment with needed job skills, too much emphasis on instructional costs like salaries, and systemic issues in secondary programs. It provides background on Paul Young and an agenda with topics like the skills gap, teacher compensation, declining enrollment, and proposed reforms.
This document provides an analysis of education and skills training issues in Ontario ahead of the 2018 provincial election. It discusses improving but still lagging high school graduation rates and a mismatch between the skills students are learning and those required for current and future jobs. It also addresses teacher compensation levels, declining enrollment pressures, and a lack of emphasis on skills like math, sciences and trades that are in demand. The author argues that the education system needs reform to better align programs with the job market and ensure students gain critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Education across Canada have seen improvement in graduation rates.
NDP and Liberals continue to throw money at symptoms which do not improve the effectiveness of delivery tax dollars to the student education.
Rural Ontario needs a new economic development strategy
Education is not being aligned in terms of the jobs today as well as the future
Too many students lack critical thinking, interpersonal skills, time management and judgement
Too many students have been treated as special when in the fact the real world does not treat anyone special
There are systemic issues with programs being offered at the secondary level. There needs to be more emphasis on financial planning, biology, IT, chemistry, writing and physics.
The provincial government will need to introduce pension, compensation and benefits reforms in order to control the cost of education.
Pension plans should be rolled into defined contribution and pensions matching should be topped at 4%.
The government needs to eliminate the double dipping, i.e. teachers retired then substitute
The govt and school boards need to look at school closings including building new schools and/or renovating schools as part managing enrollment.
More funding for teacher assistance to help with FDK and/or special needs students.
The government needs to look at policies like carbon taxation, hydro rates, etc as part of reducing the operational costs to schools.
Education| Ontario -| Issues and Solutions | September 2018paul young cpa, cga
This document discusses issues and potential solutions related to education in Ontario. It provides a biography of author Paul Young and his background. Key points made in the document include:
- Graduation rates have improved across Canada but money from political parties is not improving how tax dollars are delivered to students.
- Rural Ontario needs a new economic development strategy and education is not well aligned with today's and future jobs.
- Too many students lack critical thinking skills and have been treated as "special" rather than prepared for the real world.
- There is a need for more emphasis on subjects like financial planning, science, technology and writing in secondary school programs.
- The document outlines an agenda to discuss specific topics in more depth
This document discusses issues facing education in Ontario in March 2019. It provides a biography of author Paul Young and his background. The main sections discuss graduation rates, education rankings, teacher compensation, the Drummond report, skills gaps, rural economic development challenges, and issues with the types of programs offered in secondary schools. It argues that money has been thrown at symptoms rather than improving delivery of funds to students. Education also needs better alignment with jobs of today and the future.
This document discusses Canada's challenges with innovation and provides potential solutions. It argues that both businesses and government have failed to adequately support innovation through a lack of leadership, misunderstanding of market trends, and short-term focus. While previous governments introduced some innovation programs, Canada's global innovation ranking has fallen under the current government. To improve innovation, the document recommends creating incubation centers, revisiting taxes and regulations, better measuring grant/loan success, and reducing climate policy costs.
The document discusses issues facing Canadian youth and the economy. It outlines high youth unemployment rates in Canada compared to other OECD countries. While job recovery is underway, the author argues education needs to better align with future jobs and the government should support startups. Government programs for youth and students require review and reform to ensure effectiveness. Going forward, transitioning CERB, education reform, private sector partnerships, and technology adoption will be important to support economic growth and youth opportunities.
This document provides a policy analysis of education in Ontario by Paul Young, a CPA and CGA. It includes Paul Young's biography and contact information. The document discusses several issues with the current education system in Ontario including declining enrollment, high costs, lack of emphasis on skills needed for future jobs, and proposed reforms to compensation and funding. It also outlines an agenda covering topics like graduation rates, education rankings, teacher compensation, skills gaps, and online education.
This document discusses Canada's declining innovation ranking and provides reasons for why businesses and government have failed to support innovation. It analyzes past government programs and Liberal election promises regarding innovation. Key points made include Canada falling in global innovation rankings, businesses prioritizing profits over innovation, government choosing short-sighted policies, and a need for improved incubation centers and tax policies to stem brain drain and better support the technology sector.
Educaton Policies | Performance | Value for Money and Education Outcomes | On...paul young cpa, cga
Education across Canada have seen improvement in graduation rates.
NDP and Liberals continue to throw money at symptoms which do not improve the effectiveness of delivery tax dollars to the student education.
Rural Ontario needs a new economic development strategy
Education is not being aligned in terms of the jobs today as well as the future
Too many students lack critical thinking, interpersonal skills, time management and judgement
Too many students have been treated as special when in the fact the real world does not treat anyone special
There are systemic issues with programs being offered at the secondary level. There needs to be more emphasis on financial planning, biology, IT, chemistry, writing and physics.
80-88% of the total education costs go to instruction costs. Salary, Pension and benefit reforms need to happen to ensure more money is focused on the students and not the teacher.
This document provides a policy analysis by Paul Young, CPA, CGA on education in Ontario dated September 30, 2019. It includes Paul Young's biography and areas of expertise. The document discusses various topics related to education in Ontario, including graduation rates, education rankings in Canada, teacher compensation, the Drummond Report, skills gaps, government training programs, issues facing skills development and training. It provides information and sources on specific topics like Hamilton, Ontario, new math curriculum, school closings, special needs, and blogs on various education issues. The document appears to analyze Ontario's education system and policies and provide commentary supported by sources.
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in various fields, presented an agenda on Canada and youth employment. The youth unemployment rate in Canada is the highest since the 1980s. While some jobs are recovering, businesses remain hesitant to add headcount. Government policies need to better support job creation, education aligned with future jobs, and startups. Programs that support youth and students require review for effectiveness and oversight of spending. Moving forward, policies should phase out income support and focus on job growth through public-private partnerships and embracing technology.
The document discusses sources of revenue and program spending at colleges and universities in Canada using statistics from Stats Canada. It also examines graduation rates and employment outcomes for graduates between 2013-2017. The author argues that governments have failed with innovation cluster programs and that post-secondary institutions should be hubs of innovation. The author provides several links to further slides on topics like job quality, GDP growth, automation, and reforming the public sector to focus on value. The summary concludes that governments need policies to strengthen key economic sectors and that youth should focus their education on current and future in-demand jobs.
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This document summarizes recent wage and job vacancy data for Canada in June 2021. It discusses above average wage growth, high job vacancy rates in May 2021, and declining youth unemployment. It also covers skills gaps in cybersecurity and manufacturing. The author recommends policies to encourage innovation, reform taxes to support green industries, and rethink workforce training programs to better align skills with current and future jobs.
This document provides an overview and outlook on careers and jobs in demand for 2019 and beyond. It discusses forecasts for strong hiring and job growth from organizations like Manpower. It also notes the need for governments to better align education with current and future job needs. The document then provides an agenda outlining topics to be covered, including GDP and economic outlooks, discussions of middle class issues, job vacancy statistics, employment data, and lists of in-demand careers for both the United States and Canada. Risk factors for economies like taxation, government spending, consumer demand and business investment are also mentioned.
Education across Canada have seen improvement in graduation rates.
NDP and Liberals continue to throw money at symptoms which do not improve the effectiveness of delivery tax dollars to the student education.
Rural Ontario needs a new economic development strategy
Education is not being aligned in terms of the jobs today as well as the future
Too many students lack critical thinking, interpersonal skills, time management and judgement
Too many students have been treated as special when in the fact the real world does not treat anyone special
There are systemic issues with programs being offered at the secondary level. There needs to be more emphasis on financial planning, biology, IT, chemistry, writing and physics.
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
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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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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
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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/
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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
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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.
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- 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.
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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
Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
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Amanda Chu
US Energy Reporter
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June 20 2024
Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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New report offers sobering view of the energy transition
Every year the Statistical Review of World Energy offers a behemoth of data on the state of the global energy market. This year’s findings highlight the world’s insatiable demand for energy and the need to speed up the pace of decarbonisation.
Here are our four main takeaways from this year’s report:
Fossil fuel consumption — and emissions — are at record highs
Countries burnt record amounts of oil and coal last year, sending global fossil fuel consumption and emissions to all-time highs, the Energy Institute reported. Oil demand grew 2.6 per cent, surpassing 100mn barrels per day for the first time.
Meanwhile, the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix declined slightly by half a percentage point, but still made up more than 81 per cent of consumption.
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Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
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2. PAUL YOUNG - BIO
• CPA, CGA
• Academia (PF1, FA4 and MS2)
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Supply Chain Management
Contact information:
Paul_Young_CGA@Hotmail.com
4. INTRODUCTION
• Too many governments throw money at post-secondary education with
truly using value for money
• Canada continues to be less competitive due to lack integrated strategy
when it comes education programs that will meet the jobs of today and
tomorrow.
4
7. TOP 10 VALUABLE DEGREES
Source - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/top-ten-most-
valuable-degrees-in-canada/
7
Degree Annual Salary
Civil Engineer $80,080
Nursing $84,510
Specializing Engineering $85,009
Business Administration $85,508
Software Engineering $90,001
Geosciences $100,001
Pharmacology $102,398
Finance $103,376
Petroleum or Chemical
Engineering
$104,000
Business, a.k.a.,
Management Sciences (MS
$110,000 to $115,000
Issues facing Valuable Degrees
• Healthcare spending is under pressure -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/c
anada-healthcare-crisis
• Small business tax reforms is driving out a
brain drain -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/s
mall-business-is-under-attack-by-
government-canada-january-2019
• Canada is becoming less competitive due to
tax and regulations, i.e. C69 -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/
business-competitiveness-canada
• Lack of coherent strategy when it comes to
innovation -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/
why-is-canada-not-keeping-pace-with-
innovation
8. POST-SECONDARY COSTS / TEACHING
Source - https://www.macleans.ca/education/uniandcollege/professor-pay-ranked-from-
highest-to-lowest/ or https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-top-five-operating- 8
Average Salaries
9. POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION
• There is lack of integrated strategy when it comes incubation centers
• Liberals decided to pick and choose locations for innovation centers
• All colleges and universities should received R&D grants based on per capita funding
model
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Liberals give the impression that previous govts did nothing and that is wrong!
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/federal-goverment-canada-innovation-investment
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/why-is-canada-not-keeping-pace-with-innovation
https://globalnews.ca/news/2888159/canada-ranks-15th-on-global-innovation-index-heres-where-we-fall-
behind/
Canada was ranked #15 on innovation in 2015 as compare to 2018 where Canada is now ranked 18th
Trudeau made the statement that Canada was both back and that his government would be different, right?
Canada is struggling to attract FDI due to more regulations and higher taxes -
https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/foreign-direct-investment-in-canada-plunges-on-oil-exodus-
1
Blog - Innovation
11. WHAT’S
REQUIRED
• There needs to be more alignment of programs
with jobs of today and tomorrow
• All colleges and universities need to undertake
labor reforms
• All colleges and universities need to become
innovation centers
• Scrapping of excessive govt, i.e. college of the
trades
• Revamping the apprenticeship program, i.e.
Germany model
• Reviewing Canadian Social Transfer. PQ is able to
offer low tuition due to how the province receives
funding from the federal government
• Immigration being tied to economic benefits
• Tax and regulation reform. Canada needs to be
attractive to FDI
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