1:00pm to 2:00pm EST

Tamarack Institute is presenting a webinar about the theme Evaluating Systems Change: A Results-Based Framework. This webinar is for almost anyone who is interested in making progress on tough economic, social and environmental issues is committed to changing the system. It will explore an archetypical results framework that can be used to inform the thinking of any effort to ‘change’ systems. This session will be lead by Mark Cabaj.

Who is Mark Cabaj? 

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Mark is President of the consulting company From Here to There and an Associate of Tamarack Institute. Mark’s current focus is on developing practical ways to understand, plan and evaluate efforts to address complex issues (e.g. neighbourhood renewal, poverty and homelessness, community safety, educational achievement and health). He has first-hand knowledge of using evaluation as a policy maker, philanthropist, and activist, and has played a big role in promoting the emerging practice of developmental evaluation in Canada.

Register for Evaluating Systems Change

The webinar is now FULL but you still can register to receive a recording of the presentation, along with any relevant links and resources, on Nov 21, 2018. 

2:30pm to 6:30pm
Artscape Daniels Launchpad - 4th Floor
130 Queens Quay East

The Social Purchasing Project and Buy Social Canada are presenting Tier 2 Tier: Social Procurment Fair 2018. This event has as aim to help the creation of connections between corporations, gouvernments, and anchor institutions with social enterprises and other certified diverse suppliers. You probably do not want to miss this event if you are a purchaser looking to diversify your supply chain or enhance your organization’s corporate social responsibility, or a social enterprise looking to grow and increase your social impact. This is a great opportinity to make business-to-business connections across all tiers of the supply chain. 

Register for Tier 2 Tier

The event also includes great food, drinks, film sreening and Artist Studio Tour. Entrance is free but please register now to attend. The registration deadline is Nov 26, 2018. See you at 2:30 on Nov 28 at Artscape Daniels Lauchpad to improve your Social Procurement!

For additional information, please contact Alexandra Mutinelli-Djukic at adjukic at uwgt.org or 416-312-6315.

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Since its introduction in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been a transformative global agenda incorporating the vision of sustainable, just, and equitable development in economic, social, and environmental aspects. Together 2018: Collaboration, Innovation and the Sustainable Development Goals is Canada’s second annual symposium on the SDGs. The main event will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, but to share the energy, enthusiasm and action in Canada and around the globe, the event will be live-streamed simutaneously. 

Register for Together 2018 - Toronto

Learn more about Together 2018  -Toronto

Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) is presenting the Together 2018 Toronto event. This event includes networking sessions to discover the work of some organizations/individuals contributing to the SDGs with the booths but also some live stream sessions : 

• Local to Global: Canada’s Progress on the SDGs at Home and Around the World
• Keynote presentation by Shiza Shahid, Co-founder NOW Ventures & Malala Fund 
• Panel discussion: Turning Gender Equality into Reality

Learn more about Together 2018

Don't forget to register and come to Toronto! Join community groups, NGOs, businesses, and other concerned citizens to hear what Canada is doing to advance the Sustainable Development Goals! Everybody is welcomed to this event. Participation of youth and emerging development professionals is especially encouraged.

Price: FREE for OCIC Members / $50 for Non-Members / $10 for students

8:00am to 1:00pm
Bayview Yards
7 Bayview Road

Unleashed is a half-day conference powered by the Centre for Social Enterprise Development. This year's focus will be on social purchasing, highlighting the incredible work of the sector while defining the different roles that are involved in the social procurement process. Expect to be inspired while exploring how social enterprises enhance corporate supply chains and at the same time contributing to a positive environment and social impact. 

MEET. PARTNER. SELL. UNLEASH THE POWER OF SOCIAL VALUE PURCHASING!

Register for Unleashed

Who will be attending?

• Social entrepreneurs: to expand their impact through increasing sales
• Delegates from the public and private sector: to look to add social purchasing in their procurement mix
• Other agencies/stakeholders: to support this next stage of social enterprise sector

What is the program?

This conference includes networking opportunities, panel discussions and workshops designed to bring innovators, motivators, thinkers, disruptors and doers together to learn and share their insights, nurture ideas and help formulate strategies around the growing social enterprise landscape. The panels discussions will deal with:

• Social Procurement Policies and Pilots: with Wayne Chu and David LePage
• Tips for Supplier Success: with Ethel Cote and Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow

Patience Adamu will be providing the opening keynote, while Michael Murr will serve as Master of Ceremonies.