Quebec asset manager makes unique investment, draws attention to benefits of community bonds
Why It Matters
Community bonds campaigns don't attract big private or institutional investors, but Addenda Capital's first investment might change that.
Non-profit housing could hold key to current crisis, so why aren’t politicians talking about it?
Why It Matters
Homelessness is a growing issue across Canada, and increasing economic upheaval may make the situation worse. Greater investment in supportive housing could help.
Is a liquor store a community development instrument?
Why It Matters
Last year, the Quebec government closed province-run liquor stores in downtown areas and moved them to the ‘burbs, and the mayors of those towns say this undermines efforts to revitalize downtowns.
Forget homework cheating: How young innovators are using AI for social good
Why It Matters
'Spicy shift’: Canadian asset managers withhold director votes over climate inaction
Why It Matters
Canada is not on target to reduce its carbon emissions to an agreed-upon level by 2030, and shareholder pressure is an underused strategy to enact change.
Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers
Why It Matters
Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.