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Learning and discussion plans and selected educational news from The Globe & Mail, designed to work in your home and classroom. Developed by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education.

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Gen Z thinks you need to make $100,000 to live comfortably – how realistic is that?

In the News   |   June 1, 2023

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The young adults of Gen Z think they need an annual income of just more than $100,000 to live a comfortable life. Average income for this demographic is about $45,000, a gap that demands a... read more

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A guide to foreign interference and China’s suspected influence in Canada

Behind the Breaking News   |   May 26, 2023

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What is foreign interference and why is it important? What have we learned from CSIS documents, national-security sources and politicians about Chinese meddling in Canadian affairs? Here’s what you need to know. Top-secret reports from... read more

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Rising cost of living leads some high school graduates to forgo their dream universities

In the News   |   May 23, 2023

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Connor Sullivan had his sights set on the University of British Columbia’s conservation biology program back in 11th grade. But after doing the math, he quickly realized his dream wasn’t quite adding up. “The living... read more

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In this economy, traditional personal finance advice can no longer help you

Articles of Interest   |   May 19, 2023

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Saijal Patel is the founder and chief executive officer of Saij Wealth Consulting, a consultancy and education platform dedicated to empowering women’s financial independence and security. As a financial educator and a business TV host, I’m... read more

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Four-day workweek? With Canada’s low productivity, we may need six-day workweeks

In the News   |   May 18, 2023

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It wasn’t long ago that researchers – including us – were discussing the real possibility of moving to a four-day workweek. But to achieve a reduction in the workweek, while maintaining or even increasing material living standards (as... read more

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Ottawa aims to toughen bail law for repeat violent offenders

In the News   |   May 17, 2023

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The federal government introduced legislation on Tuesday to make it harder for repeat violent offenders to be released on bail, in response to concerns raised by premiers after the killing of a police officer in Ontario... read more

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Astronomers discover record-breaking 62 moons around Saturn

Articles of Interest   |   May 15, 2023

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A Canadian-led team of astronomers has discovered 62 moons around Saturn, the largest such trove of planetary satellites ever revealed in one batch. The find, announced on Thursday, raises the official count of Saturn’s retinue... read more

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Diplomatic expulsions give Canada new cause to steer away from China on trade policy, experts say

In the News   |   May 10, 2023

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Christian missionaries from Canada laid some of the first building blocks of this country’s relations with China, creating schools and hospitals there more than a century ago. Canada’s first ambassador to communist China was born in... read more

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Inclusion of Indigenous peoples among innovations in the King’s coronation festivities

In the News   |   May 8, 2023

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John Fraser is the founding president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada and the author of The Secret of the Crown and Funeral For A Queen: Twelve Days in London. The coronation party... read more

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Young adults are giving up on home ownership, and a lot of them are furious about it

In the News   |   May 4, 2023

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Falling house prices have failed to make home ownership more affordable. Young adults are not taking it well. To gauge the mood of Gen Z and millennials on home ownership, I ran a survey in... read more

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How the latest budget affects Canadians

Lesson Plans   |   May 4, 2023

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This article and lesson plan help students examine the highlights and features of the 2023 Budget and assess its impact, strengths and weaknesses – as well as exploring which groups may be happy, or unhappy,... read more

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PSAC agreement sets stage for other unions to push for more

In the News   |   May 3, 2023

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The labour deal that ended a historic strike by federal government employees is expected to serve as a catalyst for workers across Canada to push for higher wages in an inflationary environment. The Public Service Alliance... read more

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On Press Freedom Day, imagine a world without journalism

Articles of Interest   |   May 3, 2023

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In a world without journalism, you might know tomorrow’s weather forecast, but not why the climate is heating up. In a world without journalism, you might know who’s running for mayor, but not what they... read more

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We never had to read Gordon Lightfoot’s mind – we had his songs

Articles of Interest   |   May 2, 2023

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Gordon Lightfoot died at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday evening. He was 84 years old. He had been suffering from emphysema and had recently cancelled his upcoming concerts. His family said he died peacefully of natural... read more

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Canada, some allies halt rescue airlifts from Khartoum as fighting intensifies in Sudan

In the News   |   May 1, 2023

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Canada and some of its allies halted rescue flights from Sudan’s capital on the weekend, as escalating fighting between rival military factions made it too dangerous to continue. But with an estimated 230 Canadians who want to... read more

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