Climate Institute urges policy shifts in new research report

Climate Institute urges policy shifts in new research report

Latest paper findsย a system-wide shift from gas to electric heat is the lowest-cost path through the clean energy transition. Canada’s clean energy transition means the way we heat our buildings must changeโ€”we need to use more electricity and less gas. This has major implications for Canadaโ€™s energy infrastructureโ€”the electricity systems and gas pipelines that deliver…

WCPD plays host to CAGP National Conference

WCPD plays host to CAGP National Conference

Over 100 professional fundraisers from across Canada enjoy food, drink and fireside chat with Ottawa Hospital Foundation Professional fundraisers from across Canada received a special Ottawa welcome last month when the WCPD Foundation played host to the National Conference for the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). More than 100 professionals arrived by school bus…

Exuma auctions generate $1.5M for Canadian charities

Exuma auctions generate $1.5M for Canadian charities

Since 2012, Peter Nicholson, the largest owner of Grand Isle Resort & Residences, has offered up this slice of paradise for hundreds of charity auctions When Peter Nicholson first laid eyes on Exuma, it was love at first sight. Located in the southern Bahamas, this archipelago of islands, just a 40 minute flight from Miami,…

Canadaโ€™s ambitious EV targets canโ€™t be met without more support for mine supply

Canadaโ€™s ambitious EV targets canโ€™t be met without more support for mine supply

The Canadian government continues to forge ahead with new regulations for curbing and eventually ending sales of gas-powered vehicles. Canadaโ€™s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard published in mid-December calls for 100% zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) by 2035.ย  Read the full article here.

WCPDโ€™s Peter Nicholson supports planned new Ottawa Hospital campus with private party for 50

WCPDโ€™s Peter Nicholson supports planned new Ottawa Hospital campus with private party for 50

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s $500-million Campaign to Create Tomorrow passes $300-million mark To be a guest at one of Peter Nicholson and Anabel Baneโ€™s dinner parties is to experience the best in hospitality with just the right touch of ordinary life to keep the vibe feeling real. The couple serves up huge home-cooked buffet meals…

Ottawa Philanthropy Award winners announced at private party hosted by Foundation WCPDโ€™s Peter Nicholson

Ottawa Philanthropy Award winners announced at private party hosted by Foundation WCPDโ€™s Peter Nicholson

Awards to be presented at gala dinner held on Thursday, November 16th at National Arts Centre Read the full story by Caroline Philips for the Ottawa Business Journal here: https://obj.ca/ottawa-philanthropy-award-winners-party-peter-nicholson/

Spurs and Sparkles back in the saddle to support Queensway Carleton Hospital

Spurs and Sparkles back in the saddle to support Queensway Carleton Hospital

Teams of business leaders, celebrities and riders compete in three-part race featuring show jumping, football toss and golf cart obstacle course BY: Caroline Phillips There wasnโ€™t a single long face to be found โ€” except for the equine variety โ€” at the Spurs and Sparkles benefit that returned last night to Wesley Clover Parks for…

If you have Tax to Pay, Flow-Through Offers a Win-Win

If you have Tax to Pay, Flow-Through Offers a Win-Win

Flow-through Offers an Opportunity to Reduce Taxes and Donate to Charity for High Net Worth Investors and Companies in Canada In the InvestorIntel interview with WCPD Inc.โ€™s Founder Peter Nicholson, well known for the creation of the charitable flow-through model, Tracy Weslosky asks if right now is the time for investors to investigate flow-through. Peter Nicholson…