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Growing Well
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A bigger Canada tomorrow starts with bold action today. Help us spread the word on the importance of growing well with our Toolkit.

Century Initiative has set an aspirational goal of achieving a population of 100 million people by 2100. But growth is only part of this vision. We must grow well and this means building the infrastructure that will be needed for 100 million people  to call Canada home and closing critical gaps in outcomes based on race, gender, Indigeneity, and immigration status.

To achieve this vision, we will need to work collaboratively with cities, provinces, territories and Indigenous people. A bigger Canada tomorrow starts with bold action today. Help us spread the word on the importance of growing well with our Toolkit. Share these important facts and insights with your networks and keep coming back! The toolkit will be updated regularly.

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2022 National Scorecard on Canada’s Growth and Prosperity

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Century Initiative’s National Scorecard provides a broad look at the country’s successes, as well as areas that need more attention in order to grow well into the future. The scorecard is a kind of barometer that helps us understand where we are and where we need to go in the future to close important gaps. Our findings show that while Canada is performing well in key areas, there are others where attention and action are needed.

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Growing to 100 million
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the lowest population growth rate in Canada in 100 years! If these trends continue our economy will suffer and will impact our ability to deliver the programs we hold near and dear like high-quality health care, education and income security. Canada’s long-term success depends on the ability to both grow the population and ensure that Canada “grows well” through infrastructure development, climate protection, and social and economic programs. This is an ambitious but vital national challenge, one that — if successfully met — can make Canada a more vibrant society and economy and an example to the world. #BigBoldCanada Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/growing-to-100-million

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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the lowest population growth rate in Canada in 100 years! If these trends continue our economy will suffer and will impact our ability to deliver the programs we hold near and dear like high-quality health care, education and income security. Canada’s long-term success depends on the ability to both grow the population and ensure that Canada “grows well” through infrastructure development, climate protection, and social and economic programs. This is an ambitious but vital national challenge, one that — if successfully met — can make Canada a more vibrant society and economy and an example to the world. #BigBoldCanada Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/growing-to-100-million

Indigenous economy
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According to the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Indigenous Peoples are creating new business at 9 times the Canadian average! The growth and development of the Indigenous-owned and controlled business sector and economy is a key driver of the economic future of Canada and is essential to fostering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. #BigBoldCanada Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/economy-innovation-entrepreneurship?detailsId=strength-of-indigenous-economy

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According to the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Indigenous Peoples are creating new business at 9 times the Canadian average! The growth and development of the Indigenous-owned and controlled business sector and economy is a key driver of the economic future of Canada and is essential to fostering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. #BigBoldCanada Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/economy-innovation-entrepreneurship?detailsId=strength-of-indigenous-economy

Education, skills & employment
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Between 2019 and 2020 Canada’s employment rate fell five percentage points due to the pandemic. Our long-term prosperity depends on prioritizing high-performing education and training systems for all Canadians, including racialized and Indigenous peoples. This will ensure that Canadian workers have the skills they need to compete and adapt to the changing economy tomorrow’s Canada requires #GrowingWell #cdnpoli Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/education-skills-employment

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Between 2019 and 2020 Canada’s employment rate fell five percentage points due to the pandemic. Our long-term prosperity depends on prioritizing high-performing education and training systems for all Canadians, including racialized and Indigenous peoples. This will ensure that Canadian workers have the skills they need to compete and adapt to the changing economy tomorrow’s Canada requires #GrowingWell #cdnpoli Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/education-skills-employment

Economy, innovation & entrepreneurship
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Canada has a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem. But we have a lot of work to do when it comes to scaling innovative companies. One way to do this is by supporting immigrant entrepreneurs. Newcomers to Canada are more likely to implement innovative business practices and ways of thinking from their countries of origin and are more than twice as likely to start and run their own business. Immigration is a vital way we can drive entrepreneurial performance. #cdnimm Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/economy-innovation-entrepreneurship

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Canada has a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem. But we have a lot of work to do when it comes to scaling innovative companies. One way to do this is by supporting immigrant entrepreneurs. Newcomers to Canada are more likely to implement innovative business practices and ways of thinking from their countries of origin and are more than twice as likely to start and run their own business. Immigration is a vital way we can drive entrepreneurial performance. #cdnimm Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/economy-innovation-entrepreneurship

Infrastructure & environment
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Housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable for more Canadians particularly for those most vulnerable. The pandemic only made things worse! The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the country's housing stock would need to climb to over 22 million units by 2030 to achieve affordability for everyone living in Canada. Affordable and accessible housing is needed to promote the growth and well-being of all Canadians. #BigBoldCanada #GrowingWell Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/infrastructure-and-environment

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Housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable for more Canadians particularly for those most vulnerable. The pandemic only made things worse! The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the country's housing stock would need to climb to over 22 million units by 2030 to achieve affordability for everyone living in Canada. Affordable and accessible housing is needed to promote the growth and well-being of all Canadians. #BigBoldCanada #GrowingWell Learn more at: https://www.centuryinitiative.ca/scorecard/infrastructure-and-environment

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