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 council’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.

var TRINITY_TTS_WP_CONFIG = {"cleanText":"After long wait, federal government announces roster for 7-member Social Innovation Advisory Council. (Photo: FabrikaPhoto\/Envato) This independent journalism \u200b\u200bis made possible by the Future of Good editorial fellowship covering the social impact world\u2019s rapidly changing funding models, supported by Future of Good, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada. See our editorial ethics and standards here. 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 government\u2019s new Social Innovation Advisory Council.\u00a0 Council members will provide advice to the government on the implementation

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