Innovating Canada
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Superior Customer Experience Sets Zip Apart in the BNPL Space
In Canada’s saturated BNPL ecosystem, Zip stands out by putting customers at the centre and helping retailers increase conversions. Consumer financing tools like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) have traditionally been a way to help customers fit purchases into their budget and for retailers to boost their sales. “What’s new is the digital aspect which...
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Transitioning from the Internet of Things to the Interconnectedness of Everything
The art of balancing innovation and risk management in the world of IoT As organizations continue to digitally transform, Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as cell phones, tablets, watches, refrigerators, medical devices, vehicles and many more, are becoming critical components to enable companies to act quickly on information to increase competitive advantages and operational...
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Q&A with Ben Borne: Why Representation and Diversity in the Workplace Matter
We spoke with Ben Borne, Canada's first self-identified Indigenous certified Communication Management Professional, about the importance of representation and diversity in the workplace.
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Q&A with Energy Storage Canada
What exactly is energy storage technology? Energy storage technology captures energy produced and stores it for later use. Energy is stored through a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, pumped hydro, batteries, compressed air, hydrogen storage and thermal storage. The ability to store energy for later use allows increased regulation of the amount...
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Canada Needs More DC Quick Charging, Especially in Winter
In cities and highway rest stops, the case for more ultra-fast charging grows with dropping temperatures Ten years ago, during the dawn of the modern all-electric vehicle with the launch of the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S in quick succession, executives from both companies tacitly admitted that despite key EV advantages in smoothness, zero...
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Kathryn Kellogg’s Advice on “Going Zero Waste”
Mediaplanet sat down with Kathryn Kellogg, zero waste influencer and author of “101 Ways to go Zero Waste” to learn her tips on leading a sustainable lifestyle. What sparked your passion for a zero-waste lifestyle? It might be surprising but I didn’t start going zero waste because I loved the planet: I suffered from a...
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Entrepreneur Support Organizations: Helping to Understand the Ecosystem
Unlike learning a new skill or hobby, there is no “how-to” handbook for entrepreneurship – that’s where non-partisan, well-connected support organizations come in. In an ecosystem filled with hyper-specialized, regionally diverse entities, there is a benefit in having access to a “30,000 foot overview” of the resources and opportunities within the startup landscape. Support organizations...
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Q&A with Industry Icon Tracy Primeau on Mentorship and Opportunities in Nuclear
Mediaplanet spoke with Tracy Primeau about the opportunities in Canada’s nuclear industry, working with Indigenous communities, and more.
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Future of Nuclear: Q&A with Nuclear Expert Darryl Spector
Mediaplanet chatted with Darryl Spector, President of Promation, about Canada’s world-leading nuclear industry, its recent innovations, and where it’s headed. Why is nuclear energy necessary to help us combat climate change? There simply is no path to net zero without nuclear. Although it’s true that other green technologies, such as energy from other generation sources...
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Money Management: Q&A with Dragons’ Den’s Wes Hall
Dragons’ Den’s Wes Hall weighs in on the importance of financial literacy for all Canadians.
