The 2010s have seen global unrest and economic difficulties. Looking back over the years, what were the funds that enabled social impact across Canada and around the world — and what can we learn from them?
What role does Canada play on the international stage? At the 2019 Summit on Canada’s Global Leadership, we gained insights from leaders diving into global development, SDGs, decolonizing knowledge, gender equality, innovative finance, Canada’s comparative advantage in the world, and more.
Food insecurity remains a major issue in Canada’s north, with prices of items sky-rocketing by the time they reach under-served communities. One social enterprise, Arctic Fresh, has built a solution, and is successfully providing fresh, affordable goods to 13 under-served communities. How do they do it?
Using evidence to inform policy decisions results in better outcomes on a range of issues, from health to the environment. While this might sound like an obvious and simple concept, in reality, evidence-based decision-making is complex, with a growing field of researchers working towards best practices. What can Canada learn from global leaders in evidence-based practice at the 2019 ‘What Works Global Summit’?
No single sector can address the SDGs alone. The centre, the first of its kind in Canada, brings actors together working towards SDGs including gender equality, reducing inequality, sustainable cities, and climate action. The only way to achieve the targets is in collaboration and by starting to align our efforts.