The 2025 Canadian social finance sector's challenges include unlocking much more private capital for intentional positive impact, pricing nature services, and growing the purpose economy.
The conflict, which has killed at least 46,000 people, has been raging for 460 days. Aid on the ground to citizens has been mostly blocked, leading to the mass starvation of the Palestinian people.
Canada's support in rebuilding schools in war-torn countries is vital, as it helps restore educational opportunities for children, fostering hope and stability for future generations. However, it's important that local communities drive the efforts to ensure that the reconstruction aligns with their needs and culture.
Trust-based philanthropy allows grantees to decide how money can best be used for issues that impact them firsthand. However, some funding organizations are wary of the approach, despite the equalization in power dynamics that it represents.