OVER 150 MAJOR CHARITIES FORM EMERGENCY COALITION
Aim to save sector, maintain support for Canada’s most vulnerable TORONTO, ON —The leaders of over 150 Canadian charities have written a letter to the Government of Canada asking for urgent financial support to prevent the irreparable collapse of the sector, and their vital programs, due to the COVID-19 crisis. …
My Story: by David Asper
By David Asper The editor of this magazine invited me to offer a few words about the influence my parents had on the life I’ve had in philanthropy and community service. He also suggested that the photo to accompany this piece include the Grey Cup, which was won in 2019 …
New targets, broader discussion on ESG priorities reinforce CIBC’s sustainability commitment
CIBC Releases 2019 Sustainability Report TORONTO, ON–CIBC released its 2019 Sustainability Report which complements CIBC’s Annual Report to Shareholders. The report highlights the evolution of CIBC’s sustainability strategy as well as progress against environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report focuses on …
CDP recognizes BMO Financial Group for Action and Transparency on Environmental Sustainability
BMO ranked at Leadership Level with A- score, surpassing international financial services sector average TORONTO, ON–BMO Financial Group has been recognized by the CDP (formerly called the Carbon Disclosure Project) for its strong actions and transparency in the areas of climate change governance, climate change risk management, and greenhouse gas …
“Chalkboards for Change” Encourages Canadians to Help All Children Dream Fearlessly
MARKHAM, ON–Remember your childhood dreams? They may have been silly or unrealistic, but they were inspirational and helped you believe anything is possible. Around the world today, many children have big dreams; however, for the more than 260 million children who do not get to go to school, many obstacles …
Three Ag Retailers Win $15K Each for Local Charities
The ADAMA Thank-A-Retailer Community Contest gives outstanding ag retailers the chance to give back to their communities WINNIPEG, MB–After four weeks of heated competition, three Canadian ag retailers were awarded $15,000 in funding for the local charity of their choice as part of the ADAMA Thank-A-Retailer Community Contest. Since January …
Government’s historic nature investment is producing results, but more needed
OTTAWA, ON–The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) released a report to mark two years since Budget 2018, when the federal government announced the biggest-ever investment in Canadian nature. The CPAWS report, Government investments bring Canada closer to conservation goals, finds that the historic $1.3-billion investment has stimulated provincial and …
CWF encouraged but cautious about new measures to conserve right whales
OTTAWA, ON–The federal government’s new measures to conserve right whales are well founded and we are hopeful they will prevent another mortality crisis; however, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is urging the development of a ‘Plan B’. “The federal government’s strategy for 2020 and beyond shows a continued interest in …
Still Confident Supreme Court of Canada will uphold federal right to price carbon pollution despite setback from Alberta court
Statement of confidence comes from David Suzuki Foundation and Ecojustice EDMONTON, AB–A split decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal on the federal government’s right to implement a national climate policy, including pricing carbon pollution, is being called a “setback, not a loss” by Ecojustice lawyers and their client, the …
Sixty-two organizations recognized as Employee Recommended Workplaces for 2020
Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail to announce category winners on March 24 TORONTO, ON–Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail announced 62 Employee Recommended Workplaces for 2020. Now in its fourth year, the Employee Recommended Workplace Award recognizes workplaces with proven success creating a healthy environment and one …