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The Foundation (WCPD) had the distinct honour of serving as co-presenter at a recent event at the Chabad Westmount in Montreal, which brought together more than 250 guests to discuss the future of philanthropy. Hosted by Rabbi Yossi Shanowitz and Rabbi Ariel Stern,...

The world is rapidly transitioning to low-carbon technologies to combat climate change. However, these technologies require large amounts of minerals. To meet this demand, more mining and mineral recycling will be needed. Why will a low-carbon future be more mineral...

Ottawa – The Foundation (WCPD) is proud to announce that they have entered into a promotional partnership with Digby, Nova Scotia native Myles Creighton. As part of the new partnership, Myles will proudly wear The Foundation (WCPD) logo on his apparel while competing...

The 2018 Canadian Impact Investment Trends Report reveals that impact investment continues to grow rapidly in Canada. This is the Responsible Investment Association’s third biennial impact investment survey, representing data as of December 31, 2017. The Report is...

PETER NICHOLSON CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED OCTOBER 23, 2018 Canada has been an economic success story for as long as the country has existed. In fact, the growth rate of Canada’s GDP per capita – the basic measure of raw economic performance – has...

Nicholson invited as guest of ‘An Hour To Give’ and reflects on business and giving back to the community A new radio show focused on philanthropy came by its name honestly last month, when it invited the President and CEO of The Foundation (WCPD) on for a segment to...

Held at the Vancouver Club, Business Excellence series addresses strategic wealth management and philanthropic tax planning On November 8, Business in Vancouver presented a Business Excellence Series Panel discussion focused on the topic of strategic wealth management...

24th annual dinner features a special Inspiration Award in honour of the late Jonathan Pitre BY: Caroline Phillips, Ottawa Business Journal.  Every day, there are business leaders and ordinary people who are "quietly and conscientiously" working behind the scenes to...

Elevate International & The Foundation (WCPD) celebrate successful follow-up event promoting gender equality and philanthropic causes important to women Chairs were at a premium at the Rideau Club last month, when Elevate International and The Foundation (WCPD) once...

Our country’s profound connection with the mining industry was once again highlighted earlier this month with the release of a new report by National Resources Canada. Last year, the minerals sector contributed a whopping $72 billion to Canada’s GDP, the report said,...

WCPD serves as Silver Sponsor and participates in 25th annual event at Rideau View Golf Club The Jewish Federation of Ottawa (JFO) raised more than $220,000 for charity this week at their 25th Annual Golf Tournament, with The Foundation (WCPD) proud to serve as a...

The Foundation (WCPD) sponsors Rideau Club event as charity embarks on fundraising campaign to outfit second vessel Dr. Sherif Emil reveals a photo to the crowd of a nurse anesthetist attending to a young boy. Using her right hand, she is squeezing a pump to...