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The capital market generally doesn't finance public green spaces. Instead, most nature investing originates from philanthropy or government. Mobilizing private capital toward nature financing is critical to keeping our urban areas greener, but investors want guaranteed market returns.
Women are leaving the workforce prematurely when employers fail to create menopause-inclusive environments. But minor adjustments yield big gains for workers and the economyโso why aren't we seeing more workplace accommodations?
Successive reports have documented pervasive and systemic anti-Black racism in Canadaโs civil service. The creation of a Black equity commissioner could be part of the solution.
Canadians are less financially resilient to increased living costs, but access to economic mobility could reverse current trends
In communities with different standards, access to employment and education, itโs important to have programs that are hands-on, culturally relevant and flexible to better equip people for training and entrepreneurship.
Rising real estate costs are making it more difficult for agencies in the Greater Toronto Area to hang onto space for program and service delivery. A new funding strategy promises to help.ย
