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‘He changed our city’: Local business leaders assess Eugene Melnyk’s legacy
“He changed our city”The Foundation – WCPD wishes to express its condolences to the Melnyk family and thank him for his contributions to Ottawa. He was also a champion for philanthropy. Dan Greenberg, Peter JF Nicholson, Jim Watson, Bruce Firestone, Cyril Leeder and others reflect on his legacy in this Ottawa Business Journal story here.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: ‘It feels like this is happening to our neighbours’
Ottawa’s Fresh Founders jump in to help the people of Ukraine BY: Sam Laprad for Ottawa business jounal The invasion of Ukraine is heartbreaking for anyone watching, whether in Canada or elsewhere. Local businesspeople, who could not just watch, have moved quickly to help. Members of Ottawa’s Fresh Founders, immigrants themselves, are working around the…
Register for Red Cloud Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase
WCPD Inc. to serve as sponsor for upcoming virtual event from March 2-4 LINK: https://redcloudfs.com/prepdac2022/
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Breakfast program gets a big boost
Who: Capital Integral Charitable Foundation The donation: $75,000 The recipient: Ottawa Network for Education The inspiration: “We are not just another management company looking to make a dollar; we truly want to help our community. As we are locally owned, we believe that it is important for us to help with the needs of our next generation by paying it forward through…
Canada must invest in critical minerals
To meet climate goals, the country not only needs to use battery materials, it should become a key world supplier. by Pierre Gratton, Brendan MarshallFebruary 10, 2022 Climate change is one of the key items on the agenda for this new session of Parliament which began Jan. 31 because the environment is one of the top issues for…
Realtor hopes to make dreams come true
BY: Sam Laprade for the Ottawa Business Journal. Who: Thom Fountain, Real Estate Broker, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Group The donation: Over $100,000 worth of CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery Tickets The recipient: Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Foundation The inspiration: “I wanted to find a way to give back to my clients and help the community. Many of…
Global need for copper, nickel will multiply over next 30 years -BHP
The global markets will need four times the nickel and double the copper in the next 30 years to facilitate a decarbonised world, a BHP Group executive said on Wednesday. Read the full article here: https://www.reuters.com/article/nickel-copper-bhp-idCAKBN2I20ML
Why every high-net-worth taxpayer should know about flow-through shares
It received little notice from media at the time, but something quite remarkable happened during the recent federal election. Read about it here.
Mark your calendars – the Philanthropy Awards are back for an in-person celebration.
The 2021 AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards – commonly known as the “Phils” – are making a triumphant return November 10, bringing honourees and guests together in-person for the first time in nearly two years. The annual awards ceremony recognizes extraordinary philanthropic efforts within the Ottawa community, both by individuals and companies alike. The various awards…
Congratulations Business in Vancouver’s inaugural BC500 List
The Foundation WCPD wishes to congratulate those that were selected to Business in Vancouver’s inaugural BC500 List, an ambitious undertaking that highlights the leaders, innovators, visionaries and trailblazers in a variety of industries. Our firm, specializing in charity flow-through shares with an immediate liquidity provider, is proud to serve as a sponsor of this new publication We…
Philanthropy in Ottawa: $50,000 donation to match 50 years service
BY: Sam Laprade for The Ottawa Business Journal Who: Kelly Funeral Homes by Arbour Memorial The donation: $50,000 The recipient: Various charities in Ottawa The inspiration: “Throughout my career at Kelly Funeral Homes, it has always been about giving back to the community in which we serve,” says John Laframboise, director of community relations at Kelly Funeral Homes by…
Canada needs an EV battery supply chain strategy
The country could be more than just a supplier of raw materials for massive battery market By Nelson Bennet for Business In Vancouver. Even before U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order two weeks ago that aims to make half the vehicles sold in the U.S. zero-emission by 2030, business intelligence groups and global organizations…