BDC survey reveals impact of COVID-19 on entrepreneurs’ mental health
A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has revealed data on the COVID-19 pandemic’s alarming impact…
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Venture Out team resigns en masse, citing diversity and inclusion concerns with parent organization
The volunteer team behind Canadian tech and social impact conference Venture Out has resigned en masse, citing inconsistent…
Accelerator Centre expands cleantech program to align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Kitchener-Waterloo-based Accelerator Centre (AC) has expanded its cleantech program to support companies aligned with the…
Wealthsimple set to launch new ETF for Muslim investors in 2021
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which the startup says will offer investors…
Canada Learning Code receives $500,000 from RBC Foundation
Canada Learning Code, a non-profit organization that promotes digital literacy and coding education, has received $500,000…
Facebook, Uber reveal new initiatives in support of Black entrepreneurs
Facebook Canada and Uber Canada have both partnered with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) on two new initiatives…
Women at venture capital firms still vastly underrepresented according to new report
Despite the growth of women-led venture funds over the last five years, women partners are still vastly underrepresented compared…
CDPQ launches $250 million diversity-focused fund
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has launched a new $250 million fund aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion…
Shopify commits $130 million to help create one million new Black-owned businesses in the US
Shopify has partnered with Operation HOPE, a non-profit organization focused on financial literacy and education, on an initiative…
Canadian organizations receive $15 million through federal government’s anti-racism program
Eighty-five Canadian businesses and organizations are receiving a cumulative $15 million from the federal government through…
Report: Underrepresented workers disproportionately impacted by layoffs amid COVID-19
Underrepresented workers at Canadian startups are significantly overrepresented in the pool of talent left unemployed due to…
Report: While proportion of women on boards increasing slowly, visible minorities still vastly underrepresented
Although the presence of women on the boards of some Canadian companies is slowly increasing, there is still a notable lack…
Unbounce launches new initiative to help business leaders prioritize gender pay parity
Vancouver-based software startup Unbounce has launched Pay Up for Progress, a new initiative that urges Canadian business leaders…
14 U of T students, alumni named recipients of social impact fund financing
The University of Toronto has announced the 2020 winners of the Lo Social Venture Fund, which awards students and recent graduates…
Wealthsimple CFO stepping down to become CEO of Wealthsimple Foundation
Wealthsimple’s chief financial officer (CFO), Leen Li, is stepping down from her role and is set to become the CEO of…