/jarislowsky-chair/taxonomy/term/1188/all en /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/aftab-ahmed-canadas-labour-shortages-construction-industry-policy-options-360246 <p>October 7, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article on <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/fewer-workers-means-fewer-homes-fixing-the-construction-labour-shortage/">fixing the construction labour shortage</a> in Canada on <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/fewer-workers-means-fewer-homes-fixing-the-construction-labour-shortage/">Policy Options</a>. "The construction industry faces a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:53:47 +0000 admin 1447 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/aftab-ahmed-canadas-smart-regulation-competition-and-innovation-policy-options-359987 <p>July 18, 2024 | Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an article that explores strategies to reinvigorate Canada's entrepreneurial landscape through smart regulatory reforms on <a href="https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/july-2024/competition-smart-regulation/">Policy Options</a>. "Regulatory sandboxes provide a controlled space for businesses to test new technologies without immediate regulatory burdens," writes Aftab. The use of artificial intelligence and emerging tech could streamline regulatory processes, making compliance easier and more efficient.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:09:10 +0000 admin 1437 at /jarislowsky-chair