======MetaSCAN 2011: Exploring four global forces shaping our future======
The report explores plausible futures and their implications for policy through foresight studies.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://horizons.service.canada.ca/en/2012/01/01/metascan-2011-exploring-four-global-forces-shaping-our-future/index.shtml|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:policy_horizons_canada|Policy Horizons Canada]]  |
|Publication date:  |January 1, 2012  |
|Authors:  |Not Specified  |
|Time horizon:  |2025    |
|Geographic focus:  |Canada, Global  |
|Page count:  |16  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved environmental scanning to identify change drivers, assumption testing, system mapping, scenario development, and analysis. It engaged nearly 100 government scanners, policy advisors, academics, and external experts in a collaborative process.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The MetaScan report by Policy Horizons Canada uses foresight studies to explore potential futures and their implications for policy and governance. It examines the relationships among global forces, social media, competitiveness, and well-being to identify opportunities and challenges for Canada. The report includes scenarios that stretch current assumptions and aims to build capacity for long-term policy development. It also considers the role of non-state actors, the impact of technology on jobs, and the need for resilient policy in the face of global changes.\\ 
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