October 2013 marks the 100th birthday of the creation of the Meredith Principles. The Meredith Principles were developed by an Ontario lawyer, politician and Judge Sir William Meredith. Sir William Meredith laid the foundation for the system of Worker’s Compensation program in Canada. The historic purpose of the Meredith Principles, however, is the “idea that […]
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Managing Diversity – A competitive advantage
The aging of the Canadian population is creating numerous challenges for governments and for employers. The lower birth rate of Canadian couples and the retirement of the baby boomers will combine to create a labour shortage that is not easily fixed. In fact, a recent study (December 2008) by Dr. McNiven of the Atlantic Institute […]
DRUM!POWER – A Logical Evolution
DRUM! the performance, represents the musical heartbeat of Nova Scotia. Conceived and created in 1999 DRUM! is a spectacular production of musicians, dancers, drummers and singers from four principal cultures – Aboriginal, Black, Celtic and Acadian. It is a heart-pumping fusion of rhythm, music, dance, poetry, video and song. The DRUM! message – we […]