There are countless social entrepreneurs making an impact in Canada today, but who would you consider to be the top five for this year? This is a question that students at Mount Royal University were challenged to reflect on in their Social Enterprise class,...
Now more than ever, people are considering how the merchandise they purchase will impact the environment. As sustainability trends increase, companies will need to adapt their packaging or be left behind on the shelf. New initiatives, such as the New Plastics Economy...
Globally, we waste around 1.3 billion tons of food each year. That’s one third of all food produced for human consumption. In a world with ever-increasing greenhouse gas emissions, a rapidly growing global population coupled with steadily decreasing resources, and an...
October 2020 marks the 25th annual convening of Social Venture Institute, a conference that remains committed to convening, supporting, and enhancing the capacity of entrepreneurs. Thousands of alumni from across North America and around the world have experienced SVI...
In higher numbers than previous generations, millennials are leaving desk jobs to live closer to the land. Whether it be homesteading, living off the grid or starting a farm, younger people are seeking a different way of life. The agriculture industry is changing...
Safe Transitions, a not-for-profit organization founded to support overrun shelters housing survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking and homelessness, launched today in Toronto. Founded in response to the dramatic increase in domestic abuse cases as a result of...
