Canadian mood index
“If there’s nothing to carry, the ships aren’t moving.” The recession may officially have ended – but Canada’s shipping industry is still waiting for the winds of recovery.
Canadian stories of the crisis in 250 films and photo essays
| Still waters |
35 Great Lake freighters were idle during summer 2009. Their total cargo would fill 28,000 trucks - a 1,000 km convoy.
Grand Falls - Windsor , Newfoundland and Labrador
Millions of Canadians volunteer within their communities – delivering meals, driving school buses, putting out fires. Time to say thanks. “Stuart – could you please step forward.”
"You just don’t know how low it’s going to go." Mark, a seasoned equities trader in Toronto’s business hub, remembers the Great Crash of 2008.
GDP : A year-long participatory Web doc produced by the NFB
Canadians have been living through a period of
profound economic turmoil. For an entire year, starting September 2009, the NFB
brings you personal
stories from the frontlines - where new economic realities are colliding with
daily life. You too can be part of this interactive web documentary!
Post your comments, images and videos. Join us as we tell the
collective story of a country in transition. Together let’s document
this critical moment in our history.
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Eating out is in nov. 3 2009
Eating out is in
Date published: novembre 3 2009
While preparing the second episode of our Jay & Gino story, unfolding in Windsor, I thought I’d look up a few trends about Canadian consumption. Interestingly, I found an analysis of Cana...
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Nobel or not, community economi... octobre 28 2009
Nobel or not, community economics is back
Date published: octobre 28 2009
We’re lucky. Since the end of September, someone’s really making a remarkable job. No, I don’t mean the GDP team… even though. I mean John Cassidy. He’s not only pul...
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Regina photo-reporters – Phot... octobre 26 2009
Regina photo-reporters – Photo-reporters à Regina
Date published: octobre 26 2009
The GDP project team is currently seeking an experienced photo reporter in or close to Regina, Saskatchewan. The photo reporter we’re looking for is able to take unique pictures, good sound a...
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