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Towards an equity-centered political economy

We urgently need workable options that can be mobilized rapidly towards a system that puts all people and the planet first.

Decent work: A shared vision

The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health has a new resource on decent work.

What does inclusive infrastructure look like?

Two new reports apply an upstream lens to infrastructure projects, placing inclusion at the centre.

Awakening from our COVID-19 winter

The old paradigm is shifting. There's no returning to the "before times." How will you be part of the change?

Roaring '20s?

Many in Canada who lost their job during the pandemic aren't bouncing back. They won’t be partying like it's the Roaring '20s.

Employee ownership trusts: key to an inclusive economy

"When employees have a chance to participate financially in the growth of their companies, everyone benefits"—Social Capital Partners

A plan to rebuild local economies

As we re-build in the wake of COVID-19, we should create more sustainable and equitable local economies.

Why inequality must be linked to climate emergency action

The more a bold and transformative climate plan is seen as linked to an ambitious plan to tackle inequality, economic insecurity, poverty...

The road to a just recovery

Mid-September is upon us—but it doesn’t look like previous Septembers. The kids are masked up and education workers are attempting a...

The keys to an inclusive economy

Ted Howard, author of The Making of a Democratic Economy, sat down with London Pillar Non-Profit Network's Michelle Baldwin to talk about...

Four cornerstones of an inclusive economy

Public anchor institutions, community-owned enterprises, community benefit agreements, and a living wage are the ingredients of an...

More than 1 in 5 Canadian professionals in precarious jobs: report

Despite their high level of education, credentials, skills, and even experience, 22% of Canadian professionals are in precarious jobs....

Toward a more equitable, inclusive, sustainable society

The impacts of COVID-19 are so profound that even re-emergence won’t look like previous recent shocks to the economic system.

Plan B: democratizing the economy

Doing laundry: Necessary evil or future economy? Listen to the podcast here. Trish Hennessy The thing about doing laundry is that it’s...

Plan B: Canada's gig economy

Precarious work is on the rise in Canada. Listen to the podcast here. Trish Hennessy In the early-1990s, when I was a young newspaper...

Populism in Canada: can we talk?

How do we reach across differences to cut through polarizing politics? It's essential for well-functioning societies. Listen to the...

2019: Trends to watch this year

Here at Think Upstream, we’re promoting ideas aimed at rethinking our traditional approach to public policy in Canada. We’re looking at...

Think Upstream Radio: When the big employer ghosts a town - now what?

Oshawa is reeling from GM’s decision to stop auto production there. How does a community bounce back from such a jolt? Trish Hennessy...

Climate adaptation is critical for health, especially if you're poor

Adapting to climate change is a public health crisis—but also an opportunity. Alex Paterson We need to focus on the social determinants...

Overcoming the new precariat: The future of work

After years of relative progress in Canada’s labour market – where unionization helped turn jobs like mining and manufacturing into good, mi