Constructive Edge

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A new mindset focuses on identifying and promoting PPPs that strengthen economic activity and uplift vulnerable communities.
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@ianhanomansing Ok. Here is another rubics cube involving Covid. My son is living in Germany and came home for Xmas. Yes, hindsight being 2020 he should have stayed home. He tested on Dec 30 as is the requirement of the German Gov and he received a +. He can continue to be + for up to 3 months.

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Was at Flat Rock and Henry of Pelham. Bought $100+ of Pinot & Chard at FR and case of '16 Estate CabMerlot at HoP. I "get" requirements for protocols given the pandemic, but I don't like being nickled and dimed for wanting to taste first. Thoughts? Experience sub-optimal.

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An interesting counterpoint comment on trying to promote more work for Canadians from infra investments. @TCBN_TO @ccab_national
@pppcouncil @JohnTory
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@RadioFreeTom @davidfrum I switched over the Fox to see their reaction to the conviction. I was astonished at how he cut the former police officer off because he disagreed with his opinion that the conviction was justified. A man who actually was on the streets, unlike Carson.

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https://t.co/xNnKIrgdWE Renew Magazine has published a paper Constructive Edge wrote on Community Benefits Agreements based on a collaboration with Canadian Council of Public Private Partnerships @ReNewCanada @pppcouncil @TCBN_TO

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....economic growth isn’t a sign of success if it exacerbates inequalities, damages the environment, destroys communities and fails to create good middle class jobs.

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The Canadian Inclusive Economy Initiative https://t.co/6iLRghlQ8d
There is a surprising emerging consensus across the political spectrum in Canada on two issues: governments need to engage in activist industrial policy; and

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Economic Impact: Methodology: How to measure and categorize the various types of economic stimulus. Join guest blogger Dr. Kenneth Stanton. https://t.co/UHw2BcksEu

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Can Saskatchewan’s $7.5B Infrastructure Investment Balance Economic and Community Benefits with Trade Agreement Compliance? https://t.co/FBE4uEKxuq via @mltaikins

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Consultation with the private sector on how to design these policies will have positive results. If provided with the appropriate incentives, industry creativity will follow.

Download the report here: https://t.co/WUozxRGqoU

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New research report now available
for CCPPP members to download at no charge.
Constructive Edge in collaboration with the Canadian Council of Public Partnerships has published a paper on community benefits in Canada. Please find your copy here: https://t.co/WUozxRGqoU

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In particular, this report covers several ongoing Canadian P3 projects with CBA requirements. While it is clear there is growing community and government interest in making infrastructure projects more inclusive, and leveraging as much social value ...

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@BNNBloomberg Canadians should not underestimate the significance of this event. We need to work with our neighbours in a collaborative way to achieve results that don't hurt us and our industries.

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Biden signs order boosting federal spending on U.S. products
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@KirstenHillmanA @JustinTrudeau A beginning of a "how to" guide for dealing with Buy American. https://t.co/HDzObnTtZv

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@KirstenHillmanA @CanEmbUSA @JustinTrudeau https://t.co/O4TSIdBrQH A very blunt instrument to achieve what others can do, with less cost and harm to Canadians. We need to present ideas that accomplish the socio-economic goals sought by Biden that don't hurt Canada.