Best Injury Lawyer 2023 (Alberta): Joseph A. Nagy

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What is the first thing to know about our Best Injury Lawyer 2023 (Alberta): Joseph A. Nagy? We could talk about his growing reputation as Alberta’s toughest injury lawyer or how he is a powerful ally for his clients. As one client put it: “He did a fantastic job and if you get to see him in action…. he’s a shark!” We could say Joseph A. Nagy is a personal injury lawyer who won’t stop fighting until his clients get all the compensation they deserve. As another client said: “I clearly remember him saying no that’s not enough. Sending the insurance lawyers to renegotiate. I remember his saying. NO I want it all. We did get it all.” Those client quotes give you a pretty good sense of Joseph A. Nagy’s fierce advocacy for his clients. But maybe those aren’t the first things to know.

The first thing to know may actually be that almost all of his clients know Joseph A. Nagy, Edmonton injury lawyer, as Joe. Typically, it won’t start off that way. Most injury clients are new clients. They have never been injured before. They have never needed an injury lawyer. They hope they never need one again. But from the moment they walk into the offices of Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law, they will sense a difference.

This isn’t some corporate legal firm stuck in a high-rise building. And Joe is not some slick corporate injury lawyer. His offices are located on an easily accessed, tree-lined neighbourhood street. Free parking here. Wheelchair accessible. Go in and you immediately receive a friendly greeting and are made to feel welcome. Joe’s staff obviously enjoy working for him. Like Joe, they emphasize the “personal” in personal injury law.

Perhaps you have been injured and you are meeting Joe for a free consultation meeting. Maybe you are already a client and there for a follow-up meeting. Or maybe you are a former client who has dropped by to say “Hi”. It doesn’t matter. You will meet Joe.

That emphasis on “personal” points to a fundamental difference between Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law and other major Edmonton injury law firms. Joe personally meets with you from your first free consultation meeting until your case is resolved. He gets to know you. When you hire Joe, you get Joe.

How can he do that?

Let’s start with the focus of his practice. Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law exclusively represents people injured in motor vehicle accidents. The Law Society of Alberta has strict rules about lawyers not referring to themselves as experts or specialists. Nonetheless, Joseph A. Nagy injury law can legitimately claim to be Edmonton’s foremost car accident injury law firm.

Focussing on injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents doesn’t mean you have a small injury law practice. It can just mean you are the best at what you do. Motor vehicle accidents, from multiple vehicle, truck, and car accidents to motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents happen all too frequently. In 2020, the most recent year for which statistics are available, Alberta had close to 100,000 collisions resulting in more than 12,000 injuries. Of course, those injuries can range from wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries, to broken bones, chronic pain, and minor injuries.

Joe has experience with every imaginable type of motor vehicle accident and injury. He has successfully resolved many thousands of injury claims from car accidents. He knows the law and the legal rulings that can impact your compensation. Joe’s exclusive focus on injuries from car accidents and his more than 17 years of experience enable him to understand the unique circumstances of each client’s accident and injury. That ultimately helps him build a strategy to win each client’s personal injury claim. But he certainly doesn’t do it alone.

That leads us to Joe’s team. They help create the welcome atmosphere we mentioned. Some work more in the foreground and others in the background. Reviews can tell you a lot about a personal injury law firm, so you will see lots of accolades like “great team,” “full of compassion,” and “extremely helpful.” Joe’s team is also experienced, expert, and professional.

Nicole Adams, Joe’s Senior Legal Assistant, has been with Joe for many years and is frequently mentioned in client reviews (“knowledgeable and easy to work with,” “professional and great at her job”). When you are injured, the personal injury claim process can be daunting or even overwhelming. You have forms to complete. Deadlines to meet. Questions you need answered. Negotiations that must be conducted. What do you tell the insurance company? Are there things you shouldn’t tell the insurance company? Do you mention your accident on social media? Joe and his team make navigating the entire personal injury claim process as straightforward as possible. Nicole plays a major role here. She makes sure your questions are promptly answered. Everything is done on schedule. You are always updated. You are never out of the loop. With Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law, you get to focus on your own health and recovery knowing that Joseph A. Nagy will be there to help you and make sure you receive all the compensation you deserve.

One client raved that Joe “makes money happen!!!” But how exactly does Joseph A. Nagy obtain maximum compensation for his clients? Joe calls the process “building an injury law case.” He starts from the fundamental proposition that a personal injury lawyer is an ally of their clients. Joe wants to maximize the compensation his clients receive. When Joe builds a personal injury case, he has to prove your damages warrant the maximum compensation you deserve.

That’s where other members of Joe’s team come in. Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law works with personal injury experts to prove damages. Which experts are needed depends on the case and the damages sought in the personal injury claim. For instance, damages might be for pain and suffering, medical expenses, future care, and loss of income or income earning capacity. For such a claim, Joe’s personal injury expert team might include medical, accident reconstruction, functional capacity, and economic loss experts. Joe only uses top-notch specialists who have been qualified by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench to testify in their respective capacity.

Joe explains his strategy: “I prepare cases to go to trial. I build an injury case by using scientific, medical, and other personal injury experts who are prepared to testify at trial. Insurance companies know I build injury cases that increase their risk of not settling. The outcome is that the insurance companies settle most claims. My clients receive more compensation after my fee is paid than the insurance company was offering. I take great pride in standing up for the little guy and making insurance companies pay fair compensation. I like that my clients have more money in their pockets.”

Personal injury claims can be complex, and insurance companies don’t like to pay the compensation you, the injury victim, may deserve. That can mean that a personal injury claim can drag on for years before you receive compensation. When that happens, you need an injury lawyer who cares about his clients and is willing to support and fight as long as it takes. Joseph A. Nagy never stops fighting.  Perhaps we can best sum up Joseph A. Nagy’s determination to stand up for the little guy with another client quote: “I worked with Joe for almost 4 years after my accident and I can honestly say he worked very hard for me. There are very few in the legal world that actually care about you, that see you as more than a pay check, Joe is one. When I was suffering, he went out of his way to make sure I was ok…. He is thorough, thoughtful and will be an absolute shark in fighting for you. Thanks for all your help Joe!”

So, if you ever have the misfortune to be injured in a motor vehicle accident in central or northern Alberta and you need an injury lawyer, you won’t go wrong if you call Joseph A. Nagy, Edmonton injury lawyer and our Best Injury Lawyer 2023 (Alberta). Ask for a free consultation. He will handle your case personally from your initial meeting until the final settlement or trial. He will treat you with respect. He will explain a strategy to help you obtain the maximum compensation to which you are entitled. He will be your powerful ally, protect you, ease your stress and financial hardship, and fight every step of the way to obtain maximum compensation for your injury claim.

For business enquiries, contact Joseph A. Nagy from Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law on their website – https://josephanagy.com/

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Government of Canada Makes Important Investment to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

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Antimicrobials, such as antibiotics, save lives every day. Without effective antimicrobials, common infections could become untreatable and even life-threatening for humans and animals.

While antimicrobials play a crucial role in the health of humans, animals, and plants, they can become less effective when the microbes that cause infections develop resistance to them. This process can be accelerated by the overuse of antimicrobials in humans and animals. Yet, despite their importance, most of the top pharmaceutical companies are no longer developing new antimicrobials, as the cost of investment in innovation heavily outweighs the financial return.   

In 2018, it was estimated that more than 5,400 Canadians die every year from infections caused by bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics and that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) costs our healthcare system $1.4 billion. AMR is clearly an urgent and growing threat to global health, with wide-spread socio-economic impacts. 

Globally, AMR is a leading cause of death and is associated with close to five million annual deaths, more than HIV/AIDS, malaria, or breast cancer. If left unaddressed, AMR could bring a return to an era where modern-day life-saving medical procedures, such as cancer treatments and joint replacements, would no longer be possible due to the risk of untreatable infection. 

As AMR knows no boundaries and poses a threat to people around the world, global commitment, collaboration, and ambitious action is critical to combatting AMR. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $6.3 million to Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) in support of global and domestic antimicrobial innovation. CARB-X is a non-profit organization and global partnership working to address the threat of antibiotic resistance. CARB-X accelerates innovation by supporting the development of new antibiotics, vaccines, diagnostics, and other preclinical and early-stage development products against antibiotic-resistant infections.

The Government of Canada recognizes the urgent need to take increased and expedited action to combat AMR. Through this investment, we will help support Canadian research groups and industry in their research and development efforts for therapeutic and diagnostic solutions to fight AMR. It will also help support global innovation by strengthening the discovery and development of new antimicrobial drugs needed to ensure patients can continue to rely on these life-saving medicines.

With this investment, Canada joins the efforts of AMR leaders across the globe including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Gates Foundation, and Wellcome Trust, as a contributor to CARB-X.

 

Quotes

“This investment will support accelerated research and development of new antimicrobial drugs, allowing us to monitor, prevent and mitigate the serious and growing threat of AMR, and ultimately preserve the effectiveness of the antimicrobials we rely on every day.”

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos
Minister of Health

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The Government of Canada Partners with Alberta Communities to Strengthen Asset Management

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The Honourable Randy Boissonault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $635,000 to help 14 Alberta communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

Asset management helps communities manage municipal infrastructure assets such as roads, arenas, bridges, drinking water and wastewater systems to ensure maximum performance and make better investment decisions. Asset management also helps reduce risks so municipalities can provide reliable and affordable services and a high quality of life to their residents.

This funding will help strengthen data-driven decision-making on key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance. Among the recipients:

 

  • The Village of Berwyn is receiving $50,000 to acquire asset information on infrastructure located throughout the village and provide a geographic information system platform. It will allow for internal management of the assets while also providing the public the ability to view this data.


  • The Town of Turner Valley is receiving $40,000 to implement CityWide Maintenance Manager software and undergo systems training for a broader understanding of effective asset maintenance. The implementation of work order software will allow Turner Valley to gain an advanced understanding of its assets’ performance and effectively plan for future maintenance based on data-driven decisions. Further, the implementation of software and systems training will be a critical piece to increase involvement from staff across the organization in asset planning.


  • The Town of Gibbons is receiving $48,000 to move towards an innovative asset management system that will provide timely information to staff and Council for making long-term decisions on the upcoming infrastructure needs of a growing community. Asset classes that will be part of this project include wastewater, sewer, vehicles, lands, engineered structures, machinery and equipment, land and property.

 

Quotes

“Our government is investing in rural communities across Alberta to help strengthen data-driven decisions, improve efficiency of services, and chart a path for growth. Today’s funding will help Alberta communities improve management of their municipal assets and better respond to the changing needs of local residents and businesses. We will continue to work with all orders of government to ensure a brighter, more sustainable future for Albertans and all Canadians.”


The Honourable Randy Boissonault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

 

“From roads and bridges to buildings and wastewater systems, local governments own approximately 60% of the public infrastructure that supports our economy and our quality of life. That’s why it is so crucial to support them in building and maintaining strong asset management through initiatives like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Municipal Asset Management Program. Funded by the Government of Canada, it helps communities in Alberta and across the country develop sound asset management practices and conduct data collection and analysis to improve their investment decisions.”


Scott Pearce, Acting President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities

 

Quick facts

  • The funding announced today comes from the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) – a $110-million program funded by the Government of Canada and delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
  • The MAMP is designed to help Canadian municipalities strengthen infrastructure investment decisions based on reliable data and sound asset management practices.
  • The MAMP provides asset management training, funding and information sharing to enable municipalities to access the data needed to plan effectively.
  • Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is investing over $180 billion over 12 years in public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and rural and northern communities across Canada.

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Nordstrom is the Latest U.S. Retailers to Leave Canada: Could They Have Done Better?

Nordstrom called it quit back in March of this year. In the process, more than 2,500 employees were laid of. They did so because their stores in Canada accounted only for three percent of their sales, in the end. Could they have done better? Is the internet the one to blame? Here is a closer look at what happened.

How can Retailers compete with Internet Sales?

When Nordstrom established itself in Canada, only a decade ago, they already knew the risks of competing with the internet. It would be interesting to look into their marketing strategy, as they never managed to bring a sufficient number of people to walk through their doors. One of the issues of major companies today, such as Nordstrom, is that they forget the traditional tools that they have at their disposition.

When you open a physical store, anywhere that it may be, what you need is to attract customers that live nearby. In rural Canada you can do so through distributing your own newspaper in restaurants, cafés and other locations where people pass through. Indeed, the only way for physical stores to compete with the world of internet is to use the tools that speaks directly to the locals. Even smaller surfaces need to go back to marketing basics, which has never been easier as they can use a newspaper template to prepare their daily, weekly or monthly edition. If big music stars like Harry Styles and Artic Monkeys can bring back cassette tapes for their music, retailers should be wise enough to also turn back time and use newspaper print to advertise locally.

What Else went Wrong?

If marketing teams can look for specific solutions to get people to walk through the doors of their stores, it is hard to prevent the unimaginable, which is exactly what happened during the COVID-19 crisis. Who could have predicted that everyone would have to stay in their own home for long periods of time, besides science-fiction writers? Still it happened, and retailers found themselves unable to respond immediately to the loss of cashflow. What made it worse, is that it only sent shoppers online, to the benefit of the big names that were already powerful, such as Amazon.

Maybe Nordstrom could have survived if they had faced a different economic situation in the years following the pandemic. But the Canadian economy in general is not doing so well, making it even harder for retailers to remain strong in the face of adversity. With the level of inflation that people have had to incorporate into their budget, it is not surprising that clothing retailers are suffering in Canada, but also in many other countries. If you look at the situation in France, as an example, many of the biggest clothing brand name retailers have closed down in the last few years, and more are expected to do so as well.

The reality is that Nordstrom did not benefit from any economic help, in order to implant itself in Canada. But future retailers interested to take their place will have to trust traditional marketing tools, if they intend to conquer new territories in Canada or in any other country.

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New Report Shows Low-Income Canadians Are Struggling Financially but Don’t Have the Help They Need to Recover

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A new study by national charity Prosper Canada, undertaken with funding support from Co-operators, finds that Canadians with low incomes are increasingly financially vulnerable but lack access to the financial help they need to rebuild their financial health.

The report, Missing for those who need it most: Canada’s financial help gap, shows that affordable, appropriate and trustworthy financial help for people with low incomes is a critical but missing piece in Canada’s financial services landscape. People with low incomes are unlikely to find help when they need it to plan financially, develop and adhere to a budget, set and pursue saving goals, file their taxes outside of tax season, and access income benefits.

All Canadians are facing increased costs of living, related to inflation. However, for people with low incomes, who spend a much higher proportion of their incomes on basic needs, this has led to a financial crisis, which is undermining an inclusive recovery from the pandemic. Not only are people with low incomes experiencing increased levels of financial vulnerability and stress, but they are also unable to find the support they need to help them with their finances and financial challenges.

The report highlights key barriers preventing people from accessing the help they need. These include:

  • People with low incomes have distinct circumstances and challenges that impact their ability to access and afford financial help services.
  • People with low income are less likely to trust financial professionals, and people who are low-income and Indigenous or racialized do not always feel respected by them.
  • Mainstream financial information, guidance and advice is often not appropriate for people with low incomes because it fails to consider their distinct circumstances, and there are few appropriate financial help services for this population.
  • There is no strong commercial business case for seeking and serving clients with low incomes due to limited profit generation opportunities.

While there are a small number of community organizations across Canada that provide a full range of local financial help services, they lack the resources and geographic reach to meet the needs of Canada’s low-income population more broadly.

“We all benefit from quality financial help, but every day, Canadians with low incomes are left to navigate a complex array of financial products and services on their own, many of which are not appropriate to their needs or, in some cases, undermine their financial health. Government benefits and credits that can help them to build their financial health are often also very hard to navigate and access effectively,” said Elizabeth Mulholland, CEO of Prosper Canada. “When we fail to ensure people with low incomes have access to affordable, appropriate and trustworthy help to safely navigate these financial services, the result is widespread and unnecessary financial stress, hardship, and crisis.”

“At Co-operators, our core purpose is to provide financial security for Canadians and our communities. There is no question that for people with low incomes, this security is increasingly elusive,” said Chad Park, Vice-President of Sustainability and Citizenship at Co-operators. “The findings in today’s report highlight a critical societal gap and an ill-met need that has been largely left unaddressed by the financial sector. Equipped with this research, financial services providers can and should take necessary steps to build a more inclusive and resilient financial system for all Canadians.”

Research shows that receiving financial help is associated with increased financial health and resilience, but 800,000 low-income Canadian households were unable to access financial help in 2022.1 These households are among millions whose financial health has plummeted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and who have not recovered.

The report’s findings were informed by the participation of financial help providers from all sectors – including retail banks, insurers, credit unions, financial planners, credit counsellors, commercial tax preparers, governments and non-profit community organizations. Prosper Canada invites governments, financial service providers, and community organizations to join us in the next phase of our work – finding solutions to fill this critical market gap so that everyone can get the help they need to build their financial health.

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Skipthedishes Launches Inflation Cookbook, Canada’s First-Ever Ai-Powered Tool to Provide Canadians With Healthier Food Options for Less

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Using the power of tech and AI, the Inflation Cookbook tracks the top nutritious food items trending downwards and upwards in price each week to help Canadians keep inflation out of their carts

SkipTheDishes and its rapid grocery and convenience delivery service, Skip Express Lane, announced the launch of Canada’s first-ever Inflation Cookbook, an interactive digital resource designed to help Canadians source affordable, nutritious food and maximize their grocery budgets. The Cookbook is reflective of SkipTheDishes’ ongoing commitment to fighting food insecurity in the communities it serves and Skip Express Lane’s ongoing mission to conveniently deliver fresh top grocery items and healthy produce to Canadians in 25 minutes or less.

The Inflation Cookbook leverages the power of data and technology to track the top ten food items that are trending downwards and upwards in price each week. Insights are regionally dictated and brand agnostic, providing Canadians across all provinces with an opportunity to find better priced groceries. Using AI and the guidance of both a top nutritionist and chef, the Cookbook also curates seven healthy recipes that consumers can create at home using the best-priced items from that week, making healthy, cost-effective meal planning an accessible and convenient option.

Alongside the launch of the Inflation Cookbook, Skip will also be evolving its long-standing partnership with Food Banks Canada to bring additional support to those facing challenges amidst rising prices, and will be donating all surplus food from its 23 Skip Express Lane fulfillment centres to local food banks across the country. To kick off this expanded partnership, SkipTheDishes will also be donating $100,000 to Food Banks Canada to help advance the organizations’ shared mission of ensuring all Canadians have access to nutritious food. This donation will provide 200,000 meals to Canadians in need, in addition to the monthly food donations local food banks will receive from Skip Express Lane locations year-round.

“As a proud Canadian company, we understand the important role we play in creating positive change for our industry, our communities, and our environment,” says Steve Puchala, Interim Chief Executive Officer, SkipTheDishes. “In the face of rising food costs in Canada, Skip is committed to continuing to fight food insecurity by expanding our partnership with Food Banks Canada to help provide hunger relief from coast-to-coast. We’re also proud to provide the Inflation Cookbook as a meal-planning tool that all Canadians can use to source affordable groceries for less.”

“High inflation and the cost-of-living crisis we are all facing makes it difficult for those who rely on food banks but also for food banks forced to continue to keep up with the ever-increasing demand,” shared Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada. “At this critical time, we’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with SkipTheDishes, which will now help more families access the fresh food they need, whether it be through the Inflation Cookbook or the ongoing donations to food banks across Canada from Skip Express Lane.”

The Inflation Cookbook, which is accessible through a mobile-friendly web browser, aims to provide Canadians with options that are equal parts healthy and affordable, with many of the 400 items tracked are produce, whole grains, and dairy items, as well as select proteins. Inflation Cookbook users can curate and customize their experience based on their household size and grocery budget, and are offered ingredient substitutions to account for dietary restrictions and maximize savings.

The Inflation Cookbook was developed in partnership with Dentsu Creative Canada. To try out the Inflation Cookbook, Canadians can visit www.inflationcookbook.com. For all last minute grocery needs, Skip Express Lane can be accessed via the SkipTheDishes mobile app or skipthedishes.com/skip-express-lane.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Starting a Windows and Doors Business in Canada

Are you thinking about starting a windows and doors business in Canada? Look no further! Read on to discover the essential elements you should take into account when making this decision.

Prior to beginning any business venture, you must identify a target market for it. Doing this will enable you to focus on creating an efficient business model and products that will bring in profits. When it comes to windows and doors, you should focus on creating top-notch products that are tailored to the Canadian climate and lifestyle. Offer windows and doors made for every Canadian lifestyle that provide superior insulation, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.

Energy-efficient windows

Energy-saving windows help ease the strain on heating and cooling equipment by keeping your home comfortable throughout the year. Furthermore, they keep electricity bills low – making them a wise investment in the long run.

Window frames made of materials suitable for Canada’s climate conditions are an excellent option. Not only do they cut down on energy usage, but they can also increase your property’s resale value.

Double and triple-paned windows with glazing layers separated by air or gas can help reduce heat transfer through the glass, improving their insulating properties and decreasing summer air conditioning demands.

Spacers between panes of glass are filled with insulating gases like argon or krypton to minimize heat loss and cold transfer. This combination, along with spacers that hold them at proper distances from each other, maximizes their efficiency.

Beautiful views

Canadians who call Canada home are all too familiar with the beauty of a picture-perfect view. That is why windows and doors are essential components for any new or existing home, making selecting the best and most suitable one a top priority. It pays to do some research before handing over money; selecting a company with an established track record and excellent reputation will guarantee you an enjoyable experience. Not only should they provide high quality products, but also excellent service and customer support as well as transparency about their business processes.

Low maintenance

Windows and doors are essential elements of a Canadian home or business. Not only do they keep heat inside during cold weather, but also keep out heat during summers. Furthermore, windows and doors add to the aesthetic appeal of a building by increasing its curb appeal.

A reliable windows and doors company in Canada should offer a diverse selection of products to fit every lifestyle, budget or style. These may include energy-saving windows, high-end window treatments, as well as cutting-edge door systems.

The best windows and doors are created using the most cutting-edge technological advances in window and door design and manufacturing. Not only do they withstand weather elements, but their sleek style also saves consumers money on heating/cooling bills. Furthermore, these products are safe to touch and easy to maintain; some even come with lifetime warranties to guarantee your investment lasts for decades to come.

Affordability

Affordability is a term that describes the cost-effectiveness of goods or services. It’s commonly applied to credit and debt, but also applies to savings, insurance policies, payments and other products which offer value for money.

A household’s ability to afford a good or service depends on their income. If they have more than enough income for an item, then it is considered affordable.

Housing experts typically define affordability as the ratio of housing costs to total household income. Households are considered to have affordability problems if their housing expenses consume more than 30% of their earnings.

Affordability analysis should take into account all housing costs, such as rents or mortgages, property taxes and utilities. It also takes into account transportation expenses since these can rise if houses are isolated in rural areas with inadequate access to jobs or public transit services.

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Investing In French-Language Skills Training with Collège La Cité

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Today’s job market is ever-changing. Many workers are without the necessary skills to meet on-the-job demands and employers are struggling to find employees to fill vacancies. To ensure that Canadians get the skills they need to succeed in the workforce of today, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills so they can find and keep employment.

Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, alongside Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, Mona Fortier, announced over $11.4 million in funding to Collège La Cité through the Skills for Success Program. With this investment, Collège La Cité will work in partnership with Collège Éducacentre in British Columbia, Collège Mathieu in Saskatchewan, Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, SkyHive, Essential Skills Group and La Factry to implement the project “Les compétences pour réussir pour une relance économique efficace.” This project will provide Canadians with skills training opportunities to help them meet current job demands and will include the development of nationally available online assessment tools and training resources for skill learning.

This investment will respond to Canada’s immediate and long-term training needs, particularly for under-represented groups in the labour market, including francophone minority communities and francophone newcomers. This project is expected to provide 2,898 participants in three provinces with access to skills assessment tools and to contribute an estimated 735 job training opportunities, helping deliver on the Government’s commitment to create 500,000 new training and work opportunities for Canadians.

Launched in May 2021, the Skills for Success Program focuses on nine main skills that Canadians need to participate, adapt and thrive in learning, work and life. They include foundational skills, like writing, reading and numeracy, and socio-emotional skills—the human skills required for effective social interaction, such as collaboration, communication, problem solving, adaptability, creativity and innovation.

 

Quotes

“Canada’s workforce needs more skilled workers, in both official languages. Through this partnership with College La Cité, we’re helping to equip workers with the tools they need to meet the demands of our evolving labour market while also positioning Canadians to succeed in their career of choice.”
– Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough

“Whether it’s providing a French-language education or facilitating high-quality training, Collège La Cité plays a vital role in the national capital region and across Ontario and the whole country. Thanks to the Skills for Success program and its virtual dimension, many more Canadians will have the opportunity to benefit from these skills training programs, which strengthens our community and improves accessibility.”
– Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, Mona Fortier

“At La Cité, we have always been committed to supporting and ensuring the employability of our students and clients.  Since its creation in 1990, La Cité has served members of Francophone minority communities, including Francophone newcomers, with a wide range of training programs and services. The College has become a true leader and expert in creating and delivering virtual training initiatives that increases the employability and integration of its clients across Canada. The Skills for Success project will enable La Cité and partner colleges in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, with the support of La Factry, SkyHive and The Essential Skills Group, to provide members of Francophone minority communities and Francophone newcomers with practical and nationally relevant training opportunities to access high demand jobs.  It is our aim to establish a national Skills for Success Centre concentrating on assessment and resource development initiatives.” 
– Lynn Casimiro, Vice-President Academic and Student Success at Collège La Cité

 

 Quick Facts

  • First announced in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada is investing $298 million over three years under the Skills for Success Program. This funding will support Canadians at all skill levels to improve their foundational and transferable skills to better prepare for, get and keep a job, and adapt and succeed at work.
  • Currently, 45% of Canadians lack the literacy, numeracy and digital skills that are increasingly necessary to succeed in jobs in the knowledge economy.
  • It is estimated that a 1% increase in average literacy rates in Canada, over time, is associated with an increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 3% and productivity by up to 5%. Investments in women and individuals with the lowest literacy levels would have the greatest effect on growth.

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Government of Canada Boosts Growth and Innovation with Support for TECHÉOL

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Bas-Saint-Laurent business receives $400,000 in financial assistance from CED.

Supporting growth and innovation contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Honourable Pascale St–Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, announced a repayable contribution of $400,000 for TECHÉOL Inc. This CED support has enabled the SME to acquire specialized equipment such as suspended platforms and lifting equipment to be able to complete repair work at heights.

TECHÉOL specializes in wind turbine maintenance. It offers a complete service that covers major components (electromechanical engineering), blades (composite materials and fiberglass), and optimization. Its expertise ranges from the commissioning of newly installed wind turbines to the repair of equipment already in service. Thanks to its new specialized equipment, the business will be able to grow and become more competitive, including by decreasing equipment moving costs. Through this project, it will also have the opportunity to open new markets, mainly in Ontario and Alberta.

The Government of Canada recognizes and supports innovative businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic recovery relies, among other things, on organizations with strong roots in the regional economy. Innovation is a major contributor to growth, as well as a key asset in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient, greener, and more just economy for all.

 

Quotes

“Our mission is to help businesses equip themselves with what they need to remain competitive and prosper. Thanks to our government’s financial assistance, TECHÉOL will be able to continue to innovate in a cutting-edge field—helping in the development of green technologies—and strengthen its position in the industry and on the markets. This support will thereby benefit the entire Bas–Saint–Laurent region and enable the Canadian economy to remain strong, resilient, and sustainable.”

The Honourable Pascale St–Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED

“This financial support contributes to our vision of bringing to the industry a full scope of value-added services not only for wind turbines, but also for all types of renewable energy. Wind farm owners and operators, as well as turbine manufacturers, will be able to benefit from a range of top–notch services, with cutting-edge equipment and technology.”

Eric Dugas, Co-owner and Director of Business Development and innovation, TECHÉOL

 

Quick facts

  • The funds have been granted under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. This program targets entrepreneurs leveraging innovation to grow their businesses and enhance their competitiveness, as well as regional economic stakeholders helping to create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth for all, across all regions.
  • In Quebec, SMEs account for 99.7% of the province’s businesses and 50% of its GDP.
  • CED is a key federal partner in Quebec’s regional economic development. With its 12 regional business offices, CED accompanies businesses, supporting organizations and all regions across Quebec into tomorrow’s economy.

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Canada Business Outlook Falls Further: Are Customers Growing Less Loyal?

Late last year, it was announced that Canada’s central bank outlook indicator had fallen to 0.07 in the final quarter – a considerable drop considering its last indicator of 1.74.

According to recent statistics, as many as 70% of Canadian businesses point to the mounting inflation rates as a likely cause towards a potential recession, which has been resting on the horizon ever since the challenges throughout 2020 and 2021.

Specifically, wage growth has been indiscriminately weak throughout 2022 and is suspected to stay weak this year – which is one of the strongest reasons behind the negative outlook. Statistically, 63.91% of Canadian consumers have said that they plan to reduce their spending, with another 50.04% postponing their purchases indefinitely.

Customer Loyalty VS The Landscape

For firms and businesses that have built up a considerable amount of faithful consumers – particularly business-to-business companies, who rely on b2b loyalty to thrive in the market – it’s fair to say that sales expectations are weakening, but this is not necessarily because the loyalty has frayed. In the midst of an uneasy economic climate, however, customers are more likely to move to a business offering similar products or services for less money – despite the fact their quality and value are not as good as the original company.

In this way, the relationships that have been built up over the company’s tenure are at more risk of fading out, not at the fault of the company but rather the overall landscape that that company finds itself in. That is why – at the beginning of 2023’s Q1 – it is essential for Canadian businesses to rethink their loyalty strategies in order to stay afloat.

A Loyalty Reshuffle

In today’s business climate, over 90% of companies have some sort of loyalty program, but not all of them will actually be beneficial for the consumer. After all, out of that 90%, at least 77% of loyalty programs will fail if they only rely on a transactional model – flash sales, rebates and discounts. In 2023, it is essential that businesses examine their strategy closer and ensure that they give their consumers a reason to stick with them in the long term.

As mentioned previously, 63.91% of Canadian consumers are simply reducing their spending, meaning there is plenty of opportunity to keep the business afloat – while also putting in measures to slowly boost that spending over time. This can be done in a multitude of ways, not least a points-based rewards system, brand alignment and solid educational marketing that can engage consumers outside of the business setting.

Prospects For The Future

In many cases – and especially for b2b companies – retaining customers is far more important than acquiring new customers, not least due to the cost and time which goes into getting new customers and a new audience.

That is not to say the strategy won’t be challenging given the overall business outlook, but keeping those customers is important not only for survival but for when prospects begin to brighten, and the market finds its feet again. If businesses recognise the climate and make the decision to rethink their potentially floundering loyalty scheme, then when the time comes, and the consumers want to increase their spending, that is when the company will begin to reap their own rewards.

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