Entrepreneurship, Economic Development and Public Policy in the Post-Pandemic World

Abstract

Ryerson is Canada's leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. Located in downtown Toronto, it is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Ryerson has a mission to serve societal need and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community. The most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, Ryerson's reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise' . Northeastern Illinois University, USA'Northeastern has a rich tradition of educational innovation and prides itself in preparing teachers and administrators who make a difference in Chicago. That tradition continues to this day and has expanded to include all of the University's academic disciplines, allowing the University to fully embrace the community in which it resides. Rich history tracks the dynamic growth of the city and the region. While keeping faith with its original mission -to provide an important resource for students from Illinois -today Northeastern attracts students from all over the world and is poised to become a model of regional public education with a truly global mission' .