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Ontario Auditor General’s 2024 Report Released Today
December 3, 2024 (Toronto) The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario’s 2024 Annual Report was tabled today in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Auditor General Shelley Spence tabled the Public Accounts of the Province and audit reports on: public health land-use planning infrastructure projects the environment digital services education, and immigration. For more information […]
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Canadians with disabilities experience acts of ableism and feel underemployed in the workplace: KPMG survey
TORONTO,Dec. 2, 2024 – A new KPMG in Canada survey finds the majority of employed Canadians with disabilities are actively looking for work elsewhere (60 per cent) due to feelings of underemployment and acts of ableism in their current workplace. The same percentage (60 per cent) say they feel underemployed and are not making full […]
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2024 Reports 8 to 12 of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada: Canada Summer Jobs program improved long-term earnings for participants, but youth facing barriers were underrepresented
Ottawa, 2 December 2024—A report from Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled today in the House of Commons concludes that Employment and Social Development Canada’s Summer Jobs program helped improve long‑term earnings for youth who accessed the program, but representation was lower among priority groups who face barriers to employment, such as Indigenous youth and youth with […]
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Bank of Canada publishes applicants’ list of retail payment service providers
December 2, 2024 The Bank of Canada today published the list of companies that have applied to be registered under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). The publication of the applicants’ list is the latest milestone as the Bank takes on the mandate of supervising retail payment service providers. The Bank estimates that companies that […]
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Government of Canada strengthens social equity and gender equality in the financial sector with new tool and funding to support implementation
From: Employment and Social Development Canada November 28, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to greater social equity and gender equality. Today at the Sustainable Finance Forum, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Jenna Sudds announced the launch of the Pilot Social Equity Lens Investment (SELI) Coding System. This new tool is […]
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Deloitte Canada releases annual impact report: Making a broader societal impact through their work and the communities they serve
Toronto, November 28, 2024 – Deloitte Canada today released its 2024 annual impact report, Forward with Purpose: Deloitte Canada 2024 Impact Report, measuring the firm’s impact and progress across business, environment, society, and governance. As a purpose-driven organization, Deloitte exists to inspire and help organizations, communities, and the country to thrive by making an impact that […]
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 Kicks Off In Ottawa: Leaders Meet To Shape Canada’s Future in Sustainable Finance
Ottawa, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – November 28, 2024) – The Sustainable Finance Forum 2024 kicks off today, setting the stage for a pivotal moment for Canada. As Canada’s sustainable finance framework takes shape following major federal government announcements this fall, momentum has been growing and Canada’s opportunity is here. This third edition of the Sustainable Finance […]
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Learning more about Indigenous economies
Indigenous people in Canada have historically been excluded from many economic opportunities. Colonialism and discrimination have made it hard for Indigenous Peoples to participate fully in the economy. This exclusion has limited the development of Indigenous economies in ways we are still working to understand and address. Even though Indigenous economies have improved significantly by […]
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New charity promises better financial planning access for vulnerable Canadians – Wealth Professional
Nov 27, 2024 FP Canada and the Institute of Financial Planning have jointly launched the Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning, an independent registered charity focused on improving Canadians’ access to financial planning. According to its press release, the Foundation aims to support financial resilience, particularly among financially vulnerable groups, including low-income earners, youth, Indigenous Peoples, […]
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FP Canada™ and the Institute of Financial Planning launch new foundation to improve financial well-being of Canadians
The Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning™ will provide educational opportunities, pro bono financial planning services, and online resources to help vulnerable Canadians achieve financial resilience Carolyn Fallis, CFP®, to lead the Foundation in its mission as Board Chair RBC Foundation named Founding Partner TORONTO and MONTREAL – November 26, 2024 – FP Canada and the […]
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