Randal Adcock Professor Leo Wong PhD is Founding Director at MacEwan University’s Social Innovation Institute. In January Impact talked with Leo about the institute, its mandate, programs and activities. In this interview Professor Wong discusses local initiatives to create a more innovative climate for social development, including the use of B Corp certification for businesses. B Corps … Read more
Candy Khan (Canden Consulting) is an award-winning educator, equity, diversity and inclusion specialist, career development and change management practitioner. She has planned programs for adult learners in post-secondary institutions, for profit, non-profit, corporations and public funded institutions. Candy has facilitated courses on career development, unconscious bias, recruitment, anti-harassment, and intercultural competency. She holds a bachelor’s … Read more
The Commons Edmonton Podcast: On Civil Society and Democracy Host Rod Olstad and guests explore the “Third Sector”: the Voluntary and not-for-profit/Non-Governmental sectors of the Canadian Economy from a local perspective. How are Edmontonians and others “picking up the slack”; taking on the tasks and needs that are left unfulfilled by the corporate and public … Read more
Reposted Good afternoon Everyone Attached is a summary of all the Covid-19 Assistance programs for both businesses and individuals announced by the governments so far. As you know, government programs are changing quickly. The intent of this summary is to provide you with the most current information. The latest updates are going to be made to … Read more
From our very own Wayfinder, Kirsha Campbell, CPA How to navigate your FREE cashflow through COVID-19, crisis , and uncertainty. Grab your quick action guide here with tangible steps Navigating Cashflow through COVID -19 Toolkit
COVID-19 FINANCIAL RESOURCE CENTRE The impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has left many Canadians concerned about not just their health, but also their family, finances, career, and more. We also know there’s a lot of misinformation out there. To help, we’re pulling together valuable financial information from trusted sources, and offering original content, including … Read more
Update March 26 Closure of Personal Services (as defined under Bylaw 13138) On March 26, the City of Edmonton implemented additional measures to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19 by renewing the State of Local Emergency, as well as implementing three emergency orders, including the following: That all personal services shops providing services … Read more
As of March 25, law enforcement agencies have been granted full authority to enforce the public health orders outlined below and can issue fines. New restrictions on mass gatherings and businesses are now in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. No gatherings with more than 15 people are allowed, including: conferences workshops worship gatherings family … Read more
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. This information centre includes a dozen links to federal programs and initiatives supporting both individuals and businesses. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html