After long wait, federal government announces roster for 7-member Social Innovation Advisory Council

The federal government picked Michael Toye, a veteran community economic development practitioner to serve as the councilโ€™s chair.

Why It Matters

The seven-member Social Innovation Advisory Council will provide advice to the federal government on the implementation of its social innovation and social finance strategy, including the long-awaited $755 million Social Finance Fund.

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Three and a half years after first calling for nominations, on Thursday, the Federal government announced the seven social innovation professionals who will serve as members of the governmentโ€™s new Social Innovation Advisory Council.ย 

Council members will provide advice to the government on the implementation of its social innovation and social finance strategy.ย 

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