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by Category: Responsible Investing
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22 Aug 22
The Shareholder Association for Research and Education has published a round up of it's proxy season advocacy for corporate action on reconciliation - including a successful proposal by the Atkinson Foundation at Toromont Industries Ltd. Read more >
5 May 21
The Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust has protected 36 units of affordable housing through the Preserve and Protect program, backed by investors including the Atkinson Foundation. Read more >
11 Mar 21
A new report from the Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative measures how public Canadian companies report on their work to build relationships with Indigenous communities and advance reconciliation. Read more >
27 Oct 20
The Atkinson Foundation is among the first to commit to investing in a historic partnership between the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) and the Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) to defend affordable rental housing for residents of Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood. Read more >
6 Aug 20
Shannon Rohan (Shareholder Association for Research and Education) lays out three initial steps for philanthropic foundations looking to advance racial justice and equity through their investments. Read more >
14 Apr 20
Kevin Thomas is the CEO of SHARE. He wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail on April 8, 2020 about the importance of bringing an end to large executive pay packages -- now more than ever. Read more >
23 Mar 20
SHARE's Director of Stakeholder Advocacy Anthony Schein looks at how companies are dealing with employees during this crisis and how we can build a sustainable economy. Read more >