Experience in other jurisdictions has clearly demonstrated that increasing access to rural investment capital is absolutely critical to rural economic revitalization.

Community bonds are small, private market bonds issued by non-profit organizations, co-ops and social enterprises to raise capital for a social or environmental purpose.

The Coalition of Manitoba Neighbourhood Renewal Corporations (CMNRC) is excited to share this report highlighting our successes and collective impact across the

The rapid growth in Canada’s responsible investment market, now at $1 trillion (68% increase in 2 years), is a testament that investors wish to know their money is contributing to social, environmental and economic measures. Investors are increasingly looking to feel a sense of connection to their investments.

Edmonton has experienced population and employment growth significantly above the national average almost continuously since the arrival of the new millennium.1 Yet many Edmontonians have not shared in this prosperity.

Owing to the constraints inherent in this study, we have opted for a literature review that is qualitative and