Small Canadian impact fund targets “economic reconciliation” for indigenous entrepreneurs

The goal is to promote "economic reconciliation" and help to keep wealth and capacity within indigenous communities, Raven’s Jeffrey Cyr said.

Canada pledges $300 million to Equality Fund for women’s advancement

The initiative is looking to secure and deploy $1 billion over the next 15 years. In addition to the Canadian government investment, it has secured an additional $100 million in commitments from outside funders.

StandUp raises C$18 million to invest in Canada’s women-led tech startups

A key source of StandUp’s pipeline is Toronto-based startup hub MaRS’s Investment Accelerator Fund, which backs science and tech entrepreneurs and where McBane serves as a director.

Bridging Finance launches fund to finance Indigenous development projects in Canada

ImpactAlpha, April 22 – First Nations and Inuit people in Canada do not own their land. Per the Indian Act, it’s held by the Canadian government. Without collateral, private banks are hesitant to fund early-stage development. “It’s very difficult to do on-reserve lending in a traditional format,” Bridging Finance’s David Sharpe, a member of the

Manitoba social impact bond will finance doulas for indigenous mothers

The social impact bond is Canada’s fifth, and second focusing on at risk mothers.

Canada pledges C$800 million to seed social finance market

"This is not just a major milestone for social finance in Canada," said SVX's Adam Spence. "It is a watershed moment for our country as a whole."

CoPower retail bondholders invest in Canadian geothermal projects

CoPower’s investment was made through its retail green bond initiative, which allows everyday Canadians to invest in green bonds.