Mark your calendars โ€“ the Philanthropy Awards are back for an in-person celebration.

Mark your calendars โ€“ the Philanthropy Awards are back for an in-person celebration.

The 2021 AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards โ€“ commonly known as the โ€œPhilsโ€ โ€“ are making a triumphant return November 10, bringing honourees and guests together in-person for the first time in nearly two years.  The annual awards ceremony recognizes extraordinary philanthropic efforts within the Ottawa community, both by individuals and companies alike. The various awards…

Congratulations Business in Vancouverโ€™s inaugural BC500 List

Congratulations Business in Vancouverโ€™s inaugural BC500 List

Theย Foundation WCPDย wishes to congratulate those that were selected to Business in Vancouverโ€™s inaugural BC500 List, an ambitious undertaking that highlights the leaders, innovators, visionaries and trailblazers in a variety of industries. Our firm, specializing in charity flow-through shares with an immediate liquidity provider, is proud to serve as a sponsor of this new publication We…

Philanthropy in Ottawa: $50,000 donation to match 50 years service

Philanthropy in Ottawa: $50,000 donation to match 50 years service

BY: Sam Laprade for The Ottawa Business Journal Who:ย Kelly Funeral Homes by Arbour Memorialย  The donation: $50,000  The recipient: Various charities in Ottawa   The inspiration:ย โ€œThroughout my career at Kelly Funeral Homes, it has always been about giving back to the community in which we serve,โ€ says John Laframboise, director of community relations at Kelly Funeral Homes by…

Canada needs an EV battery supply chain strategy

Canada needs an EV battery supply chain strategy

The country could be more than just a supplier of raw materials for massive battery market Byย Nelson Bennet for Business In Vancouver. Even before U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order two weeks ago that aims to make half the vehicles sold in the U.S. zero-emission by 2030, business intelligence groups and global organizations…

Mining for good: The hidden benefit to Canadian charities

Mining for good: The hidden benefit to Canadian charities

When a new mining operation begins, we understand the economic benefits. But what if I told you that exploration is not just having an impact on our economy, but also on Canadian charities?ย  When a new mining operation begins, we understand the economic benefits. Follow the link to read the column by Peter Nicholson in…

Triple Your Charitable Donations? The Time Is Now. Hereโ€™s Why.

Triple Your Charitable Donations? The Time Is Now. Hereโ€™s Why.

By Peter Nicholson As a Canadian, when was the last time you thought about mining? In the year 2021, amid the cell phones, computers, solar panels and electric cars, you may not consider the critical minerals that make technology possible. Now Iโ€™ll take it a step further โ€” what if I told you that mining…

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Giant Tiger roars in support of mental health

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Giant Tiger roars in support of mental health

BY: Sam Laprade for The Ottawa Business Journal. Who:ย Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. The donation: $20,000 The recipients: Family Services Ottawa The inspiration: โ€œWe believe in making a tangible and lasting difference in the communities we call home. As communities across Canada look towards post pandemic recovery, the need for mental health services and support is greater than it…

Foundation (WCPD) tees off with Montreal golf course

Foundation (WCPD) tees off with Montreal golf course

Golf Exรฉcutif Montreal, one of the most exciting and innovative courses in the city, enters promotional partnership to help members reduce tax and give more to charities of their choice For Golf Exรฉcutif Montreal and Foundation (WCPD), business and innovation go hand-in-hand.  It is with this spirit in mind that Foundation (WCPD) has joined forces…

Critical minerals crucial to global green economy

Critical minerals crucial to global green economy

Canada, a top producer ofย critical minerals, launches mapping initiative with United States and Australia to research and identify resources of the future Three of the worldโ€™s top mineral producing countries have formally launched a landmark initiative aimed at researching and discovering critical resources needed for the world of tomorrow.  Theย Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative, or CMMI,…