In Recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was founded in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated the one year anniversary of Hester’s death and all the transgender people lost to violence that year. That initial event began the world-wide observance that is the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Individual killings are not the only way that anti-transgender discrimination shows up in our society. We all know about the active legislative efforts across the United States and Canada to attack our transgender friends and relatives.

A photo of Mark Carney, the new Prime Minister of Canada

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Analysis, In the News, SRI & ESG

Mark Carney is Back in the News – Why That’s Important for Sustainability and ESG

As polls show Canadian voters beginning to sour on Justin Trudeau, speculation has grown around the possibility of his resigning as Liberal leader and Prime Minister before the next election and the selection of a new Liberal leader in time for the next federal election. And even if he does run again in the next election and win that one, there will come a time when Trudeau will need to step down,

Although the most popular choice to replace Trudeau is Christia Freeland, the current Minister of Finance, another name getting a lot of attention is Mark Carney.

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Socially Responsible Investing, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Analysis, SRI & ESG

Just what is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing? What does it mean to me?

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing strategies offer investors like you a framework for making decisions when building an investment portfolio. ESG criteria offer additional factors to consider in your investment decision-making process.

ESG analytics provide a snapshot of the efforts and experience of companies on these three fronts. These investment analyses offer ESG scores in addition to reviews of their general business performance and traditional financial analysis.

Socially Responsible Investing, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Analysis, SRI & ESG

Impact Investing: What is it and why should you care?

Impact Investing: One Way to Make a Real Difference

Investing: What is it and why should you care?When you begin exploring the world of responsible investment, you will come across terms that you need to understand. That’s okay. It’s part of the journey. One of the most important terms you will see and hear is impact investing. In this space, I will offer you a deeper understanding of the term, its meaning and the context in which it gets used.

Personal Finance, SRI & ESG

What Is Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and How Can You Get Started

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is a strategy or philosophy that encourages investors to consider their personal outlook and moral code when they make an investment decision. Other terms that may come up when you talk about or research SRI include: Values Investing; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing; Sustainable Investing; or Responsible Investing

Social Investing

Impact Investing

Positive investing; Community Investment; Ethical Investments

In the News, SRI & ESG, Samples

Putin’s Attack Adds New Urgency to Renewable Energy

Putin’s little escapade has fundamentally affected many political and economic conversations, including the need to push towards renewable energy. A significant portion of the oil and LNG used in Europe originates in Russia and threats to shut off that supply threatens to have a significant immediate impact on the European economy. By converting to renewable energy, Europe can avoid that trap.

Sir John A McDonald, Canada's First Prime Minister

Looking at ESG in History, SRI & ESG, Samples

Sir John A MacDonald’s Mixed Legacy Serves as an Example of Governance within ESG

Governance is the third tenet of ESG and generally refers to the internal workings of a corporation and its impact on that company’s overall performance and public reputation.

This is where scandal is most likely to crop up, often suddenly and without warning, mainly because not enough attention is spent examining its roots.

And political and historical examples of the impact of scandals like this are not hard to find. One of the most prominent in Canadian history almost destroyed MacDonald while he was in office. Other events during his second tenure as Prime Minister have served to seriously damage his legacy.