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While the discovery of minerals and precious metals can build communities, it can also have significant benefits for donors   When Shawn Khunkhun arrived at a remote area of Manitoba, he remembers being employee number five. After years of prospecting and raising capital, it was time to drill a promising bit of a wilderness north…

Some 400 people attend AFP Ottawa’s 25th annual awards dinner held at National Arts Centre              BY: Caroline Phillips – Ottawa Business Journal  This year’s winners of an Ottawa Philanthropy Award don’t have to be reminded that it’s always better to give than to receive. The seven generous and caring individuals, groups…

The Foundation (WCPD) supports the OSM’s Opening Night Concert as a Presenting Sponsor, as it continues to recognize the importance of music and culture for all of society Victor Hugo once said, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Earlier this month, The Foundation WCPD gave…

The largest source of philanthropic support for nonprofits in the United States is giving from individual donors. Of the total charitable giving in 2018, individual donors contributed 68 percent. However, the recent decline in giving among small- and medium-gift givers means that major donors are becoming critically important to nonprofits. Based on survey responses from…

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 event, entitled “Celebrating and Advancing Impactful Giving”, featured a panel discussion…

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 intensive? You can learn more about it here.    

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 on the PGA Tour China and PGA Tour Canada during the 2019…

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 based on self-reported data collected from 59 organizations by the Responsible Investment Association (RIA) and Rally Assets….

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 matched that of the United States on average…

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 discuss the company’s contributions to the…

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 at the Vancouver Club. The expert panel included Peter Nicholson, CEO of the WCPD Foundation, Elyssa Lockhart, Partner,…

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 make our city a better place to live. They give of their time, money and/or expertise,…