Winning Presentations
Submissions were evaluated for their ability to demonstrate understanding of a systemic issue, illustrate the current solutions landscape, and analyze the gaps/spaces for future intervention. Our expert panel deliberated and chose the top eight teams, two teams for each theme!
Theme: Arts & Culture
Team 8
Infinity
How can the City of Toronto work with local arts organizations to create more employment opportunities for artists?
Akeha Nishii, Kansai Gaidai University/ University at Albany;
Ella Sabourin, Bachelor of Creative Advertising;
Amandeep Kaur, Business Administration;
Kshama Tulsyan, Parul University;
Chyna Green, Bachelor of International Development
Team
ECO 1561
Despite the rise in sustainable clothing options available, why do people in the City of Toronto still opt for “fast fashion”?
Vidyawattie Nauth, Business Management - Financial Services;
Leanne Sagun, Bachelor of Commerce (Healthcare Management)
Theme: Economic Development
Team 30
The Bailouts
What trends, other than investments in technology, remote work, and online sales, are or will be important for SMEs’ progression and continued development?
Phùng Linh Ta, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting);
Tejnoor Singh Aneja, Media Communications;
Nikitha Mandala, Bachelor of Commerce (International Business);
Devin Ganhewa, Global Business Management;
Hitarth Monpara, Parul University
Team 21
Global Red Birds
Digital access became a key area of local Covid-19 responses when school and work shifted to remote where possible due to the pandemic. Why is digital access (connected devices and digital skill training) important for ongoing inclusive economic recovery post-pandemic?
Valentina Rodriguez, Bachelor of Commerce (International Business);
Shruti Jain, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance);
Sam Baradaran Tavakoli, Business - Marketing;
Nicolas Sanchez, Broward College;
Myat Kalyar Naing, Prospective Humber College student;
Emma Fritchley, Public Relations Postgraduate
Theme: Health and Wellness
Team 52
Justice League
Why might mental health and addiction be rising for postsecondary students in Ontario and, apart from funding, what is needed to bridge systemic gaps for care and treatment and build resiliency?
Radhesh Parekh, Global Business Management;
Tanisha Lamba, Fitness and Health Promotion;
Sheryl Aspilla, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Workplace Health and Wellness);
Tiffany Madore, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Workplace Health and Wellness)
Team 43
The Wave Makers
Why might mental health and addiction be rising for postsecondary students in Ontario and, apart from funding, what is needed to bridge systemic gaps for care and treatment and build resiliency?
Megan Manabat, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Workplace Health and Wellness);
Cinthia Góes De Oliveira, SENAC;
Melissa Baseden, Research Analyst;
Eydarus Azir, Bachelor of Commerce (Management Studies);
Khadiedra Mckellop, University of Technology Jamaica;
Rady Kim, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Workplace Health and Wellness)
Theme: Social Innovation
Team 55
Manifesto
Why might mental health concerns and addiction be rising for postsecondary students in Ontario and, apart from funding, what is needed to bridge systemic gaps for care and treatment and build resiliency?
Irish Dhindsa, Hospitality - Hotel & Restaurant Operations Management
Team 73
The Hive
Why does food access, a fundamental human right, become a crisis in times of massive unemployment? How can regular sustainable food access be secured for individuals and families regardless of level and job security?
Mehar Aijaz, Human Resources Management;
Aastha Sacheti, Nottingham Trent University