Here’s what impact investors are urging the federal government to add to its COVID-19 aid package

Author Jack Graham
The federal government can (and should) do more

Why It Matters

In response to COVID-19’s unprecedented impact, last week the federal government passed a huge stimulus package to help Canadians. But these impact investors from across Canada say much more can be done — from accelerating the launch of the Social Finance Fund to implementing a universal basic income.

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