Dear @bankofcanada , could you shed light on how the revised policy rate might affect businesses? Curious to understand its implications on investments, borrowing costs, and overall economic activity.
Dear @bankofcanada , how will the recently adjusted policy rate address the declining purchasing power? Curious to learn more about its role in stabilizing inflation and supporting consumer spending
@ScottMovold Surprising how a slight bump in interest rates can significantly lower our purchasing power and make borrowing more expensive. It's a wakeup call to the real impact that interest rates have on our ability to afford things and access loans
Jim Carrey in his sophomore year in high school in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, 1970s. During this time, Jim and his family were so poor that they were all living out of a van. After school, Jim and his brother would work 8-hour shifts as janitors and security guards at a tire factory. At age 16, Jim quit school and continued working at the factory while honing his craft as a comedian.
In an interview with the Hamilton Spectator in 2007, Jim said, "If my career in show business hadn't panned out, I would probably be working today in Hamilton, Ontario, at the Dofasco steel mill." When he was young, he saw the steel mills on the other side of Burlington Bay and believed that's “where the great jobs were.” Regarding his father, Jim had this to say, “My father could have been a great comedian but he didn't believe that that was possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice. Instead, he got a safe job as an accountant, and when I was 12 years old, he was let go from that safe job, and our family had to do whatever we could to survive. I learned many great lessons from my father. Not the least of which was that: You can fail at what you don't want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”
@ScottMovold Hi Scott, the increase in auto theft is a serious problem!
My problem focuses on Canada’s economic health, specifically our high interest rates and their impact on various stakeholders. #EM203problems
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Investigating problems with our Concept Map sharing this week has been very interesting! My problem focused on the growing auto theft rings that impact so many people. What was the problem you identified? #EM203problems
@em203kristine I can totally relate! I also decided to give Sudoku a try for the first time, and now I'm completely addicted. It's such a rewarding and mentally stimulating game.
@Em203Rbayat I couldn't agree more! Connectivism is such a valuable concept, especially in our digital era. It's fascinating how it impacts our daily lives, making learning more effective and interconnected
@ScottMovold This course has been an eye-opener for me. Learning about various strategies and different ways to engage with new material, whether through text, graphics, or interactive methods, has been truly enlightening.
@EM203ErinReeves I'm glad you're enjoying EM203! Each lesson brings valuable insights into online education. Keep up the curiosity and enthusiasm for learning! 🌟📖
Just diving into my #EM203Robin course, and it's been a fascinating journey already! Exploring learning theories and the impact of multimedia on information sharing has been eye-opening. Can't wait to uncover more about the digital tech-learning connection