Philanthropy

PFC Conference Opening Conversation: Populism, Citizen Engagement and Philanthropy

Organized philanthropy in Canada has much to ponder in the face of complex and related pressures: climate change, migration, changes in political leadership, economic transitions and ongoing debates on reconciliation with indigenous peoples, questions of social exclusion and more. What can philanthopy do to foster citizen participation and greater social inclusion?

Organized philanthropy in Canada has much to ponder in the face of complex and related pressures: climate change, migration, changes in political leadership, economic transitions and ongoing debates on reconciliation with indigenous peoples, questions of social exclusion and more. What can philanthopy do to foster citizen participation and greater social inclusion?

Moderator: Sandy Houston, President & CEO, Metcalf Foundation
Speakers: Sevaun Palvetzian, CEO, Civic Action
Michael Adams, President, Environics Group