DigitalNWT initiative receives $2.7M to provide digital literacy resources across Northwest Territories
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”]Inuvik, NT – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced a contribution of $2.7M to support DigitalNWT, a new initiative aiming to strengthen the foundation of community-based digital literacy in the Northwest Territories. DigitalNWT will develop resources and courses customized for the unique needs of people living in the communities across the territory. […]
Tides Canada launches first customizable Donor Advised Fund to be 100 percent invested for impact
Tides Canada’s new initiative with the Genus-SVX Impact Investment Counsel advances Impact Investing for Canadians Vancouver, BC (May 28, 2019) — Today, Tides Canada is launching ImpactDAF, the first customizable Impact Donor Advised Fund¹ (DAF) in Canada to be 100 percent invested for impact.² This first-of-a-kind charitable vehicle will make use of the Genus-SVX Impact […]
Report confirms 4,000 jobs through a sustainable salmon aquaculture industry in B.C.
VANCOUVER – Today the Fraser Basin Council published a report which confirms significant job creation potential of land-based salmon aquaculture in British Columbia. The Report, entitled “RAS Atlantic Salmon Industry on Vancouver Island Financial Model & Economic Impact Analysis,” concludes that 4,000 jobs would be created during the construction phase of RAS facilities and an additional 2685 […]
Tides Canada welcomes Aerin Jacob and Denise Williams to Board of Directors
Vancouver, BC – Tides Canada today announced the appointments of Aerin Jacob and Denise Williams to its Board of Directors. Denise Williams is Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Technology Council, and a member of Cowichan Tribes. Dr. Aerin Jacob is a Conservation Scientist at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. “Aerin and Denise […]
National Charity Tides Canada announces Joanna Kerr as President and CEO
Vancouver, BC – Tides Canada’s Board of Directors announced today that Joanna Kerr will join the organization as President and CEO. Joanna served for the last five years as the Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada. Before this, she was the first female Chief Executive of ActionAid International, a global federation working with over 15 million […]
Ontario Supreme Court ruling on charity political activities a step towards ending the “chill” in the sector
On Monday July 16, an Ontario Supreme Court judge ruled that the specific limits on the non-partisan political activities of charities outlined in the Income Tax Act and applied by the Canada Revenue Agency infringe on the constitutional right to free expression. Tides Canada celebrates the ruling as a step towards ending the chill in […]
Tides Canada President and CEO Ross McMillan to leave the organization this year
Tides Canada announced today that Ross McMillan has decided to leave his position at Tides Canada towards the end of 2018. McMillan has worked with Tides Canada for 18 years.
National leader in responsible investment Michael Jantzi joins Tides Canada Board of Directors
Today, Tides Canada announced the appointment of Michael Jantzi to its Board of Directors. Jantzi is the CEO of Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis and related corporate research, ratings, and analytics.
Tides Canada welcomes Qajaaq Ellsworth as Senior Associate, Inuit Nunangat
Tides Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Qajaaq Ellsworth as Senior Associate for Inuit Nunangat.
Tides Canada announces Andrew Heintzman as new Board Chair
Tides Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Heintzman as Chair of the Board of Directors.
