3M Stories

In 2023, the shifting demographics of our society demand we take action to ensure the Canadian economy’s future growth is supported with a pipeline of diverse STEM talent. As part of a global...

There has never been a greater need for climate action and innovation. The launch of Canada’s first national climate adaption strategy in June 2023 took place amid an unprecedented volume of...

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...

Times are tough for those living on the edge. Food and basic needs are increasingly unaffordable. Housing is a challenge for many, with escalating rents, shrinking availability and increased...

In recent years, great strides have been made in the STEM community towards becoming a more accessible and welcoming space, but there is still progress to be made. As a member of the LGBTQ+...

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...