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Build

What Master Salim Ji Told Parveen Khan About Her Voice, and the Choices That Followed

Parveen Khan left her job for music after her ustad Master Salim Ji said she'd be a star. 92% of Canadian artists' Spotify royalties come from abroad. Here's her story.

November 4, 2026 8 min read

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Build

Is It Too Late to Build With AI? Why Clarity Beats Being First

Only 12.2% of Canadian businesses used AI in 2025. Ritesh Watts explains why it isn't too late to build with AI, and why clarity beats being first.

November 2, 2026 7 min read

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Build

Studying in Canada? How to Choose a Career That Works With AI: Marija Pavkovic-Tovissi of MaKami College

Business use of AI in Canada doubled to 12.2% in 2025. MaKami College's Marija Pavkovic-Tovissi on choosing a program, micro-credentials, and a credential versus a career.

October 27, 2026 9 min read

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Amplify

How Countries Attract Companies and Why It Matters to You

International firms are 2% of Austrian companies but 50% of R&D. What ABA's Matthäus Schweisgut says founders should weigh beyond grants.

October 21, 2026 9 min read

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Elevate

Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction: What Business Owners Should Know

Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction would expense about two-thirds of capital investment at once, up from 15%. What business owners should ask first.

October 17, 2026 9 min read

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Amplify

Alberta Referendum Explained: What All 10 Questions Really Mean

Alberta votes October 19, 2026 on 10 questions. Six are non-binding and none changes a law on its own. Alexa Briggs explains each one in plain English.

October 13, 2026 11 min read

Explore by Pillar

What Master Salim Ji Told Parveen Khan About Her Voice, and the Choices That Followed

Is It Too Late to Build With AI? Why Clarity Beats Being First

Studying in Canada? How to Choose a Career That Works With AI: Marija Pavkovic-Tovissi of MaKami College

How Countries Attract Companies and Why It Matters to You

Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction: What Business Owners Should Know

Alberta Referendum Explained: What All 10 Questions Really Mean

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