Rick Hansen

In today’s rapidly changing and increasingly international labour market, employers are increasingly looking for hires with global experience, as they bring global awareness, intercultural skills and connections that help businesses and organizations thrive.

Global study and work-integrated learning opportunities are also about personal development; they build character in ways that help shape our view of the world and our contributions to it… Increasing cultural awareness, understanding and acceptance is vital to building a more peaceful, equitable and accessible world for all.

Latest Publications

Opinion

A trading nation needs a globally engaged workforce

Canadian businesses need to work harder to remain competitive, globally relevant, and accessible. A large part of that is having access to the right talent.
Newsletter

Global Horizons #8 – Kicking off 2024

Our social media blitz, two op-eds, the launch of our Alumni Hub and much, much more.
Opinion

Sending more students abroad will help Canada navigate a changing world

A more unpredictable world presents Canada with serious challenges, but also new opportunities.