YMCA Annual General Meeting. Century Initiative was pleased to take part in the YMCA’s national annual general meeting on May 25, 2019, in a session entitled “Future Forward: How Newcomers will Shape and Influence Can...

The direct benefits of international education for Canadian post-secondary institutions and communities are well-known. International students enhance the learning experience of all students, connect Canadian campuses...

Today, Century Initiative is launching its inaugural report, For a Bigger, Bolder Canada, which outlines 10 key actions for the country to take to successfully increase its population to 100 million by 2100 and ensure...

Mark Wiseman talks about the importance for acting now to get to 100 million Canadians by 2100. “If you look at Canada’s demographics today, we will grow – on current trend – to about 50 million people from 37 milli...

President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada Goldy Hyder joins CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen to discuss Canada’s need for immigration.

Doug Saunders calls on Canadians, and the Canadian government, to set sights further and plan for challenges beyond the immediate horizon.

Jasmine Gill, the director of policy and programs with the Century Initiative, joins BIV editor-in-chief in conversation about the report launched by Century Initiative calling for 100 million Canadians by 2100.

On June 25, 2019, Century initiative presented a session at the International Metropolis Conference in Ottawa, the largest annual international gathering of world experts from academia, governments and civil society...

Century Initiative has joined the Business Council of Canada’s Task Force on Canada’s Economic Future. On June 4, 2019, we joined an exceptional group of national thought leaders to examine and develop recommendations...

What will it take for Canada to have the world’s best immigration system in 2030? Century Initiative board member Goldy Hyder moderated a plenary session called “Canada Leads the Way” with Daniel Hiebert, Professor...

On Monday, April 15 Century Initiative hosted a panel discussion featuring diverse perspectives on our vision for Canada’s future and innovative ideas on how we can collectively build a more prosperous Canada over the...

Century Initiative is proud to have participated in the 21st National Metropolis Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the largest annual gathering of researchers, policy makers, and representatives from community and...

A birthday wish list for The Globe and Mail, Mark D. WisemanIt’s been 175 years since George Brown created a newspaper to chronicle the country he would help create. What should we expect for Canada’s future...

Radio Canada Radio Interview with Jasmine Gill on Canada’s population needs to be 100 million by 2100.

Radio Canada International Interview with Goldy Hyder on 100 Million by 2100.

Minister Hussen has been the driving force of an ambitious immigration plan to ensure that Canada attracts the best global talents to contribute to the economy. He speaks with the Canadian Club Toronto to share some...

Shari Austin, CEO of Century Initiative spoke about the disruption needed to create a thriving economy that supports all Canadians in the future at Concordia University Presents The Walrus Talks Disruption in Calgary...

Shari Austin talks with CBC Sunday Edition about Century Initiative ambitious goals for Canada.

Demographic Impact: Century Initiative. July 17, 2018, Speech given by Goldy Hyder at Greybrook Land & Development Conference.

Panelists: Dominic Barton, The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Goldy Hyder and Sevaun Palvetzian, moderated by Adrienne Batra, special remarks from Mark Wiseman.

This morning we’ve introduced our first public tool, Thought Patterns. Thought Patterns explores who we are as Canadians, and who we want to be. We invite you to take part in this first Thought Patterns conversation...

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau turns up at the airport to greet refugees as “new Canadians”—and personally hands out winter coats. When the arguments for immigration are so strong, why won’t Britain follow its path?

Kate Subak, Executive Director, Century Initiative, joins panelists Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City of Toronto and Tiff Macklem, Dean, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto at the Public Policy For...

A meeting to convene Century Initiative contributors and advisors for a review of our launch, discussion and input from advisors.

A meeting to convene Century Initiative contributors and advisors for a review of our launch, discussion and input from advisors.