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28th Annual Ottawa Philanthropy Awards celebrate top givers who go above and beyond
AFP Ottawa dinner honours community leadership and commitment of exceptional individuals, businesses and organizations Please read here: https://obj.ca/article/social/28th-annual-ottawa-philanthropy-awards-celebrate-top-givers-who-go-above-and-beyond
‘We never skipped a beat’: Community celebrates giving in Ottawa, and return of The Phils
Crowds pack Rockcliffe residence to celebrate upcoming AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards on Nov 10th, announce 2022 recipients and open ticket sales By: Jeff Todd “This feels like family, doesn’t it?” asked Jacqueline Belsito, co-chair of the upcoming Ottawa Philanthropy Awards. There was a collective laugh, and judging by a sea of nodding heads and warm…
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Business owners support ‘creative outlet’ at Perley Health
Sam Laprade for Ottawa Business Journal Who: Kathleen Grimes and Ersin Ozerdinc, Site Preparation Ltd. The donation: $500,000 The recipient: Perley Health Foundation The inspiration: “A friend gifted me a beautiful vase that was created at Perley Health art studio. The colours, peach and blue, reminded me of my grandma’s china. As I learned more…
WCPD’s Peter Nicholson Explains the Win-Win of the Critical Minerals Charitable Flow Through Model
In this InvestorIntel financial education series interview, host Peter Clausi talks to WCPD Inc.’s Founder and President Peter Nicholson on the art of the charitable flow through model. Starting with the history of the flow through, Peter Clausi explains that “flow through” was invented by the Canadian government to help stimulate investment in Canadian minerals and…
Critical Minerals: Giving Canada A Chance to Shine
In a world filled with opinions, controversies and disagreements, one issue most Canadians can agree on is the push for a greener future. Read article online here: https://flip.matrixgroupinc.net/cmmq/2022/fall/#page=20
Del Zotto lends ‘superpower’ to NHL Philanthropic Council
Former All-Rookie and Stanley Cup champion recounts lifelong passion for charities benefiting children Michael Del Zotto has a superpower, but has nothing to do with hockey. Del Zotto, a former first round pick by the New York Rangers, has seen it all over his 12 year (and counting) career in the National Hockey League…
BC500 list released for 2022
WCPD once again serves as proud supporter, as we recognize the 500 most influential business leaders in BC Find the full list here: https://bc500.biv.com/
Why the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit is a big win
Flow-through shares and new tax deductions benefit charities, junior miners, everyday Canadians and society as a whole By Peter Nicholson July 28, 2022 in CIM Magazine Since 2006, when the tax law changed to zero capital gain on the donation of public stock, I have delivered well over a thousand presentations on the merits of purchasing…
Orleans Health Hub gets a $1M boost
Philanthropy in Ottawa by Sam Laprade The donor: Gilles Desjardins, president, Brigil Construction The donation: $1 million The recipient: Montfort Hospital Foundation, Orléans Health Hub The inspiration: “I am very attached to Montfort Hospital. It is the place where I was born and where my wife and children were born as well. We are close to the Franco-Ontarian community…
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Happy Roots makes happy child
BY: Sam Laprade Who: Linsey Sherman-Zekulin and Mark Zekulin, Happy Roots Foundation The donation: $1 million The recipient: CHEO Foundation The inspiration: “Our goal of focusing on infancy and preschool mental health is personal for us. We learned about this need in our community from Dr. Matheson, a psychiatrist at CHEO, who was undertaking a pilot project…
Elevate’s Entre-Nous on encouraging women to be bold, be loud
Social gathering returns to Rideau Club with goal of advancing women’s leadership, economic empowerment through networking, panel discussion, guest speakers BY: CarolinePhillips “When women come together, there is an energy that is unstoppable.” It was a casual, off-the-cuff comment made by guest speaker Rosey Edeh but her observation captured the spirit of Elevate International’s Entre-Nous networking event held at…
A ‘critical’ moment for Canadian technology
By Peter Nicholson In the year 2022, it is fair to say that technology is firmly embedded in our day-to-day lives. From the moment we wake up, to the time we set our alarm before going to bed, technology makes our personal and professional lives possible. But where did all of this technology come from? Yes, the…