When people talk about spending to stimulate the economy, governments are often quick to turn to “shovel ready” projects. According to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the CanInfra Challenge, we have an infrastructure deficit in the range of hundreds of billions of dollars. We tend to think of infrastructure as big-ticket things like bridges,…
Dallas, 2007. While sitting alone outside the boardroom of a corporate office, I listened as a team of seasoned design executives argued inside about whether I should be allowed to lead the project. I listened and waited as one leader after another abdicated his responsibility of leadership. In that moment, I realized: titles do not…
In April, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program, a joint venture between the federal and provincial governments with the aim of assisting commercial landlords and tenants struggling because of COVID-19. Since the initial announcement, more details of the program have been released by the federal government and the government…
Editorial note: Below is an overview and advice released by Davies LLP in regards to the federal government announcing plans for wage subsidies for businesses and other organizations.
This information and comments herein are for the general information of the reader and are not intended as advice or opinions to be relied upon in relation…
The Shoreline Dilemma, the inaugural edition of the Toronto Biennial of Art opens on Saturday, September 21, 2019, with special opening weekend programming.
Curated by Candice Hopkins and Tairone Bastien, The Shoreline Dilemma explores the implications of Toronto’s ever-changing shoreline in the context of a central question: What does it mean to be in relation?
Over 90…
Fifty years after the tremendously successful Expo 67, Montreal will again host a design-oriented world-class event. From October 14 to 25, 2017 this UNESCO 'City of Design' will showcase all the disciplines of design by hosting the 2017 World Design Summit. Through the collaboration of 50 international organizations, the Summit's objectives will be to establish…
The results of the Americas' stage of the 2015-2016 International Property Awards have been announced and Toronto firm Flora Di Menna Designs is proud to be among the winners in all three categories representing Canada.
Flora Di Menna Designs received recognition in the categories of Private Residence Interior (the Westwood Lane Estate Residence), Office Interior (General…
Jody Ciufo assumes her duties at the RAIC in December. The board of directors warmly thanks interim executive director Bruce Lorimer for his invaluable contribution