 NEXT ECONOMY SOLUTIONS
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Canadian Supreme Court rules federal price on carbon as constitutional
In 2018, Prime Minister Trudeau introduced the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, which mandated a standard national price on carbon. Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan pushed back, arguing that the legislation gave Ottawa too much decision-making power, and was therefore unconstitutional.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled the federal price on carbon does not violate the rights of individual provinces in a 6-3 decision.
The Supreme Court called the climate crisis “a threat of the highest order to the country, and indeed the world” that will cause “significant environmental, economic and human harm nationally and internationally, with especially high impacts in the Canadian Arctic, in coastal regions, and on Indigenous Peoples.”
What we saw on Thursday is a cause for celebration! Not only is this the strongest language we've seen on climate change from any court in the world, according to Ecojustice's Josh Ginsberg, but this decision shows a shift in how our government is using policy to unlock markets for impact. It opens up an opportunity to build a market for businesses that are tackling climate change, and sets Canada up to take significant action the climate emergency. We applaud the work of organizers and communities who have worked so hard for so long to advocate for action on climate. Thanks to their resilience and determination, we are able to see decisions like this that give us hope.
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Another year in the books
Yep, we know, after the maelstrom of 2020 it’s hard to recall anything that occurred before the pandemic!
But, of course, things did happen. And there are stories to be shared. So without further ado, please dig in to our 2019/20 Annual Report.
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ChargeLab raises seed capital to be the software provider powering EV charging infrastructure
This CSI Climate Ventures alumni has come a long way from making phone calls in the stairwells at CSI Spadina! ChargeLab, which provides electric vehicle charging software, has already raised $4.3 million in seed financing. Most recently, they have secured an agreement to be global technology company ABB's default software provider as ABB goes to market with their electric vehicle chargers.
ChargeLab's success is our success — we're honoured to have been part of their journey, and excited to continue celebrating their wins.
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IT'S UP TO US
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CSI Member Canadian Climate Challenge knows consumer choices can fuel a movement. So they've partnered with the Climate Pledge Collective to launch the BankSwitch campaign.
Tell your banks to stop funding fossil fuels by April 22 (Earth Day) — or you'll take your money elsewhere. Write a letter, make a call, or write an email; or show your support by donating to a fund for radio and podcast ads.
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CSI RECOVERS
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CSI Recovers is a mix of events, programs, and virtual coworking hours to support our members in making 2021 the bounce-back year we all need.
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Friday, April 2, 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET
CSI has partnered with the Artists' Literacies Institute to host a series of facilitated, cross-border roundtable discussions, in hopes of illuminating the emerging future of an equitable democracy. We're ending off this conversation series with a discussion about masculinity. Join us, listen in, and participate as much or as little as you'd like. Members and non-members are welcome!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Responding to Mental Health During Times of Change
Monday, March 29, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Learn cognitive strategies and approaches to respond during times of change and stress from Psychotherapist and CSI Member Pedro Afif.
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StrikeUP Connects: Supplier Diversity
Thursday, April 1, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Learn how to best advance your organization's goals through supplier diversity.
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Career Zoom-ins
Thursdays, 7:00 PM
CSI Member Wayne Greenway has partnered with the Guelph and Tri-Cities Career Collective to host weekly Career "Zoom-ins," a free space for sharing career advice, networking, and empowerment.
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Building Skills for Change
Mondays, April 25 - May 24, 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET
Do you have a desire to step up and fight for a better, fairer, more just world? This workshop series is designed to help people learn how to make a difference in their communities through the basics of strategizing, organizing, telling their own story, and taking effective action.
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Next Economy Conversations: Peter Deitz of Grantbook and Unwrapit
Thursday, April 8, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Serial entrepreneur Peter Deitz will be joining us at Next Economy Conversations to discuss Grantbook’s process of transitioning to an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), and what this looked like in practice.
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JOB BOARD
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Communications Assistant | Code for All
Deadline: March 31
This part-time role will mostly be centered around storytelling, marketing & community organizing, but Code for All is looking for someone who is keen to take up an adaptable position where they will likely wear many hats.
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Coordinator, Access to Justice | The 519
Deadline: March 31, 4:00 PM ET
This position works to connect diverse LGBTQ2S communities to The 519’s existing legal and advocacy initiatives.
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Various Roles | FoodShare Toronto
Deadline: March 31
FoodShare Toronto is looking to fill three roles:
- Community Compost Educator: facilitate workshops and manage the organization's Mid-Scale Compost and Vermicompost operations
- School Grown Farm Apprentice: support the maintenance of FoodShare's school-based market garden and orchard from April to November
- Senior Finance Coordinator: prepare biweekly payroll and ensure transactions are entered accurately into the accounting system and in a timely manner
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CPA Advisor, Treasurer of the Board, Content Writer | Apathy is Boring
Deadline: March 31
This CSI Member is seeking to fill three positions:
- CPA Advisor: preferably with experience in the social sector in Quebec
- Treasurer of the Board: preferably based in Montreal
- Content Writer: remote from anywhere in Canada
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Development Officer | STEPS Public Art
Deadline: March 31
STEPS is looking for an energetic and organized team player to maintain strong relationships with their cross-sectional financial contributors.
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GO FOR IT: OPPORTUNITIES
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The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is a global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world we want by 2030. Deadline: April 15
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Innoweave provides funding for organizations to access coaching for implementing a new approach. They have opened up applications for the Scaling Impact, Social Enterprise, Policy Engagement, Impact Measurement, Developmental Evaluation, and Collective Impact streams. Expression of interest deadline: April 15
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Toronto, New York City, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and Copenhagen have teamed up looking for innovative digital and data-driven solutions from around the world. If you've got an innovation that will shape circular cities and urban sustainable living, submit it to the Circular Innovation City Challenge. Deadline: April 23
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Any Indigenous-led organization or Indigenous-serving organization working to foster resilience in Inuit, Metis and First Nations communities anywhere in Canada can apply for resiliency funds ranging from $5,000 to $30,000.
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AS SEEN AT CSI
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RMT and CSI Annex Member Karyn Rowe brightened up our space with some vibrant yellow tulips! |
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