3M Stories

3M Forward demonstrates how materials science-based innovation at scale can help society progress against three unstoppable forces shaping our planet—climate change and resource scarcity,...

You would never know what some of your neighbours have gone through just by looking at them. This is a critical lesson I have learned after spending four months working as a Sponsored Employee...

Manufacturing is at the heart of the Canadian economy. The people and products behind manufacturing in Canada account for more than 10% of Canada’s GDP, producing $174 billion in goods while...

A reckoning with our past can create an awakening for the future. Recent discoveries of human remains at residential schools across Canada has brought disturbing aspects of Canadian history to the...

Are you ready for the new school year? While it’s hard to trade flip-flops for textbooks, the start of the school year signifies a fresh start with endless possibilities. Whether your child is...

The pandemic reshaped our lives, but the impact has been felt the most by those who were already struggling. Issues like homelessness, hunger and inequality were already hurting communities across...

Today is World Nature Conservation Day - an opportunity for people to learn about the natural world around us and take action to protect and preserve it. When I was nine years old, I became an...

As Canada’s economy recovers from the pandemic, many industries are dealing with labour shortages. This is especially true for the skilled trades. With education and training interruptions,...

Solving the challenges of tomorrow, requires action today. Over the past year, 3M Canada has set out on a mission to better understand why there is a lack of diverse talent across underrepresented...

The impact of climate change is hitting home for Canadians. From the atmospheric rivers causing flooding catastrophes, to more frequent and severe wildfires, it is becoming clear that the threat...