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World’s Largest Raw Wastewater Energy Transfer Project Coming to Toronto
Wastewater energy transfer offers a unique solution to tackling the climate crisis
Celebrating Diverse Women Social Entrepreneurs: In convo with founder of Black Queer Magic
If we genuinely want to use business to create an equitable and compassionate world, we must embrace entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
How to Creatively Manage Tension in Collaboration
To achieve positive change on a larger-scale we need both visionaries and executors who can pull together in the same direction
Creating a Safer World: In convo with tech entrepreneur making a big impact
Determined to mitigate mass shootings, these entrepreneurs are on mission to save lives and make the world a safer place
Partnership Between Jewish Founders of Food Startup and UAE-based Producer a ‘Triumph of Coexistence, Peace and Mutual Respect’
The historic deal is a testament to the power of diplomacy in building bridges among communities and entrepreneurs
Can Business Be ‘At One’ with Nature? In Conversation with Tom Chi
We sit down with an impact investor trying to disrupt industries harming the planet by investing in technologies that will eventually make them obsolete
6 Ways to Support Social Entrepreneurs at Forefront of Pandemic: Learnings from Ashoka Changemakers United
Social entrepreneurs have been stepping up to help communities during COVID-19. The question is how do we support them in their work?
New Innovative Partnership Will Deliver Affordable Housing Across Canada
VCIB and Habitat for Humanity launch $30M credit facility designed to increase access to capital for local Habitat organizations
‘We Can’t Wait for Others to Help’: Creative collaborations speed vital services to the unhoused
COVID has offered valuable lessons about collaboration, scaling impact in a crisis, and how to give care in a way that changes lives
Barter and Fairer Resource Distribution: How social change organizations can benefit
How can social impact leaders benefit from barter and what challenges will they face along the way?
Change the Narrative to Change the Future
How do the stories we choose to tell affect our lives? By telling different stories, could we, in fact, change the world?
Carrying the Torch: Pioneering Black and women scientists & the activist enterprises they’ve inspired
A new generation of activist organizations are promoting scientists who still have to fight to get the opportunities and recognition they deserve
Here’s How Businesses Can Embrace Responsibility for the Planet
5 steps a business can take – with encouragement from consumers – to steer the planet in the right direction
Toward Social Impact: How working at the Clinton Foundation helped shape this changemaker’s career
We speak with a former Clinton Foundation lawyer using the best practices he learned to make for-profit social good a scalable endeavour
The Next Step in Responsible Investing: Paving the road for greater inclusion
Can a global crisis change the way we invest? Some hopeful thoughts in the midst of a pandemic and calls for diversity
Redefining the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to Better Support Creative Women Entrepreneurs
Dinner conversations leads to new report that sheds light on barriers faced by underrepresented entrepreneurs
Which Popular Brands are Meeting their Sustainability Promise & Which are Lagging Behind?
Sustainability is easy to promote but harder to maintain. We highlight 9 companies who fell astray and 5 others who can feel proud
What is Blended Finance and Is it Needed?
We define blended finance, explore the conditions it needs to work well – and delve into the question of whether it’s even necessary.
Polyculture May Sound Hard, But it’s Much Easier Than You Think
A simple introduction to polyculture and intercropping & the benefits it can bring to your backyard ecosystem
An Impactful Gift Guide For The Holidays
If you’re looking to make a difference with the gifts you buy this year, check out these social startups
How the Circular Economy Can Solve the Plastic Problem
The circular economy provides a regenerative alternative approach that benefits people and planet
Who Are Canada’s Top 5 Social Entrepreneurs of 2020? These students made their choice
There are countless social entrepreneurs making an impact in Canada today, but who would you consider to be the top five for this year?
Fill it Forward Launches $100,000 Fundraising Goal to Improve Water Security
Q & A with Fill it Forward on how their partnership with Water First and WaterAid Canada will bring clean water to water insecure communities
How to Crowdfund Your Green Business
If you’re considering using a crowdfunding site, these 3 tips can help you succeed
Podcasts
Ending Homelessness in Canada: Tim Richter of Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
How an innovative model helped London became the first community in Canada to functionally end veteran homelessness
Building a More Equitable Economy: Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament of Canada
How one social innovator is trying to leverage policy to transform our economy and build back better
The Right to Food: Paul Taylor of FoodShare
How to tackle food insecurity through the lens of social justice so that everyone has access to affordable, healthy food
Disrupting the Food System: Evan Lutz of Hungry Harvest
One social entrepreneur is on a mission to end food waste and hunger – and he’s been working extra hard during COVID
When Social Enterprise Meets Homelessness: Michael Braithwaite of Blue Door
Lifting people out of poverty and into opportunity with the help of training and jobs in construction
The Power of Cash to Tackle Homelessness: Claire Williams of Foundations for Social Change
One social entrepreneur is demonstrating how a bold, innovative approach can help solve the homelessness crisis
From Crisis to New Economic Models: Jasper van Brakel of RSF Social Finance
The pandemic crisis has provided an opportunity to rebuild a better economy using a deeper systemic approach
Why Green Energy Won’t Save Us: Jeff Gibbs of Planet of the Humans
We speak with the director of a new controversial film providing a reality check on the environmental movement
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