Canadian academic Frances Westley's recent presentation to Nobel laureates is now available for viewing. Frances is renowned in academic circles. Stephen Huddart, incoming CEO of the JW McConnell Family Foundation recounts her 'rock star' status at a recent Resilience Alliance … Read More
Yearly Archives: 2011
Peter Block and Mark Anielski on the Economics of Neighbourliness
Here’s an important cross border convergence of intellect, analysis and passion – Canadian Mark Anieski and American Peter Block. Both challenging Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of our well being. Both seeking alternative measures for the indispensable virtues … Read More
Sheila Fraser’s last Speech a Call to Action for Social Innovators
The blunt, plain speaking Sheila Fraser is retiring as Canada's Auditor General. She has become a household name over the past 10 years often referred to as a 'rock star' – a seemingly impossible tag for an accountant. She has … Read More
Ontario’s Social Innovation Strategy – Summit, Wiki, Roundtables…
Ontario's vibrant social innovation community is coalescing around some major initiatives. First they held a Social Innovation Summit on May 16th. Noteworthy was the participation of three Ontario Cabinet Ministers representing the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Ministry … Read More
Alan Broadbent on Stupid Rules that Shackle the Community Sector
In this month's Maytree Newsleter, Alan Broadbent addresses the proliferation of 'accountability' mechanisms which have nothing to do with accountability and everything to do with government funders managing risk. The unfortunate consequence is community organizations who must adhere to rules … Read More
GLEE Finale Features Hard Hitting PSA calling for an end to ‘R’ word
A new hard hitting public service announcement, Not Acceptable, calling for an end to the use of the 'r' word will air tonight on GLEE's season ending show. The PSA gives voice to a variety of diverse communities, each of … Read More
Quebec’s new Declaration on Social Innovation
A group of prominent Quebec activists, government representatives, researchers, academics and community practitioners has just published a Declaration on Social Innovation which is well worth a look. Quebec is a global leader in social transformation. Its leadership in creating a … Read More
Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations
For those worrying about the state of natural, spiritual and financial resources we will leave future generations, here is an idea from Hungary whose time has come – a Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations. The Hungarian Parliament established the position … Read More
Patrick O’Neill: Starting Well – Avoiding Poor Beginnings
Patrick O'Neill and his publication Transformational Leader, continues to offer helpful advice to people in leadership positions. His latest, Starting Well outlines how to avoid poor beginnings the inevitable result of a 'fast lane' mentality in organizations that attempt to … Read More
Rules for Charities Engaging in Advocacy
The advocacy chill for Canadian charities wanting to advocate may not be as frigid as you think. In Canada organizations that are federally registered as charities must adhere to a set of rules set out by the Canada Revenue Agency … Read More