Environment

Industry

IG signs UN-supported principles for responsible investment

Investors Group has signed the United Nations-supported Principles for responsible investment.

By Staff |July 30, 2014

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Industry

Which funds take their social responsibilities seriously?

Mutual fund firms should take voting on social issues at the companies they invest in seriously, says the Responsible Investment Association.

By Staff |June 17, 2014

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Tax News

Ecological gifts provide tax breaks

Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. Thanks to Environment Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, with its unique tax advantages, more Canadians can leave a legacy for tomorrow and receive a tax break today.

By Natasha van Bentum |April 7, 2014

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Industry

TD bank first to offer green bonds

TD Bank Group has issued green bonds.

By Staff |April 1, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Infrastructure investment supports Canada

To remain competitive globally, Canada has to invest more in domestic long-term projects.

By Staff |January 14, 2014

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Economic Indicators

The future of green bonds is bright

Green bonds—used to fund environmental projects—are getting a lot of attention from investors and environmentalists, says TD Economics.

By Staff |November 1, 2013

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Economic Indicators

How to play resource scarcity

By 2050, it’s all over, says Jeremy Grantham.

By Melissa Shin |July 8, 2013

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Economic Indicators

U.S. “green team” threatens Canadian energy

President Barack Obama's will likely pursue a green agenda in his second term.

By Staff |June 13, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Droughts, rising food prices predicted for 2013

If conditions don’t improve, food prices will likely remain high this year after a record 2012 for grain futures.

By Staff |January 23, 2013

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Industry

Canada must embrace green economy: ACCA

The coming years will see Canadian business, policy makers and society at a tipping point in their relationship with the green economy, says a report from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). “The green economy demands our attention as we are reaching a critical and pivotal time,” says Suzanne Godbehere, head of ACCA Canada. […]

By Staff |December 12, 2012

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