Canadians log more hours than other countries but the workforce is less productive. What gives? 

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Canadians log more hours than other countries but the workforce is less productive. What gives? CLAUDE LAVOIE PUBLISHED DECEMBER 12, 2023 Claude Lavoie was director-general of economic studies and policy analysis at the Department of Finance from 2008 to 2023. He has represented Canada at OECD meetings and has received many honours, including the Queen’s … Read more

ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN CANADA

ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN CANADA How Enhancements to Information Technology Have Impacted Accounting Systems for Small Business in Canada There is no doubt that improvements in information technologies have brought with them a great deal of change to the way we live our lives. Think smartphones, NetFlix™, Spotify™, and remote work. As a … Read more

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

WordPress.com vs WordPress.org WordPress.com and WordPress.org are two distinct platforms associated with the WordPress content management system (CMS). Each platform serves different purposes and offers varying levels of control and customization. Let’s explore the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org: WordPress.com:WordPress.com is a hosting service that provides a platform for individuals and businesses to create and … Read more

Why Fear AI

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CONSPIRACY THEORIES AROUND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE My wife bumped into a tradesman in the gas station who’d done some work for us on a renovation before the pandemic. During the pandemic like most of us, he got a little weird. While he and my wife were in line paying for their gas, he began spouting his … Read more

Would You Invest in Char Technologies

This company was featured in a recent article in the GLOBE AND MAIL – Canada’s National Business NewspaperThe headline was: Canadian companies face unexpected tax burdens after going public on stock exchanges “Canada has been the worst-performing advanced economy in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development since 1976. Governments of all partisan stripes have … Read more