Three years in, philanthropy’s climate pledge in Canada falling short despite bright spots

Why It Matters

Climate change poses an existential threat to life on Earth. Yet environmental charities in Canada get just two per cent of foundation funds. Has a voluntary climate pledge helped increase support?

4 Canadian suggestions to increase community finance funds

Why It Matters

The Social Finance Fund has done a good job building and creating a pool of capital to invest in social purpose organizations and community projects. What’s next - especially with federal elections around the corner?

Canada joins Russia, Iraq, UK among those whose human rights commissions are being investigated

Why It Matters

Anti-Black discrimination, racism, and sexism hold back racialized Canadians working in the federal civil service. Now, a global body is investigating the issue

Blended finance: A Canadian way to raise funds, but happening mainly in Quebec

Why It Matters

Thrive Impact Fund is mapping an optimal process for blending different financing (debt, equity, grants) and investors (public, private, philanthropic) around social impact projects. This collaboration and the innovative financial instruments created could significantly change how projects gather funding.