Sustainable Finance Forum 2023
Canada’s Financial Ecosystem Gathers in Ottawa to Build the Prosperous and Resilient Economy of Tomorrow
Ottawa, November 1st, 2023 – More than 400 key players in Canada’s financial ecosystem are gathering on November 1st and 2nd at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa for the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Forum, organized by the Canadian Community Economic Development Network and Ryan Turnbull, MP for Whitby, Chair of the Social Innovation and Sustainable Finance Caucus and Chair of the Sustainable Finance Forum Advisory Committee. The Forum brings together government officials, industry leaders, community stakeholders and financial innovators around a common vision: to build a prosperous and inclusive Canadian economy and strengthen its resilience to the environmental and social challenges facing Canada and the world.
Sustainable Finance : an Essential Solution for Meeting the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
“We’re delighted to be supporting the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Forum.This is a unique gathering for all players in the financial ecosystem, as it enables us to address the transformations needed to tackle the environmental, climate and social issues that are already affecting our communities.” says Michael Toye, Executive Director of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network.
“The financial ecosystem has a central role to play in helping Canada achieve its climate goals. We need to leverage sustainable finance to weave resilience, equity and sustainability into the fabric of the Canadian economy, so we can meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Our ambition is to make our country more resilient by investing today in solutions that reduce the cost of housing, food and energy tomorrow.” says Ryan Turnbull, MP for Whitby, Chair of the Social Innovation and Sustainable Finance Caucus and Chair of the Sustainable Finance Forum Advisory Committee.
Over 40 Speakers in an Ambitious Two-Day Program
Over two days, the Sustainable Finance Forum will bring together leaders from all sectors to focus on 20 activities aimed at identifying concrete, realistic and rapid courses of action to meet the climate, environmental and social challenges facing Canadians. Themes such as financing the circular economy, investing in sustainable food systems, innovations in sustainable public procurement, financing affordable housing and the Indigenous social economy will be on the agenda.
The Forum brings together more than 40 renowned speakers, including:
Mark Carney, United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Finance
Eric Usher, Chief, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI)
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Canada Opportunities Agency
The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board
The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator
The Honourable Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator
Kathy Bardswick, Chair of the Sustainable Finance Action Council
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Chair, UN High-Level Panel on the Net Zero Commitments of Non-State Actors
Michael Toye, Chair, Social Innovation Advisory Council
Elder Claudette Commanda, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
Chief Dylan Whiteduck, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
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About the Canadian Community Economic Development Network
The Canadian CED Network is made up of members throughout Canada, including organizations, networks, and individuals, who use participatory, democratic, innovative, and entrepreneurial strategies that challenge the status quo and build alternatives. We believe that community economies can be sites of transformation and our strategies draw inspiration from these approaches.
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Contact – Office of Ryan Turnbull
Giuseppe Ivan Sestini
Legislative Assistant
Office of Ryan Turnbull, M.P. (Whitby)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Tel: (613) 295-3504 / (613) 992-6344
giuseppe.sestini.514@parl.gc.ca
