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  1. Oikocredit Canada to Wind Down Operations

    November 29, 2023 - by Oikocredit Canada - 0 comments

    Oikocredit Canada, a Canadian non-profit organisation, announced today the wind down of its operations in Canada. This decision by its board of directors marks the end of 30 years of successful operations in Canada, effective Dec 31,2023. Oikocredit Canada has played an active role in the impact investing space as a Support Association of Oikocredit International, a pioneering social impact investor and worldwide cooperative.  

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  2. My idea of travel is immersing in the landscape, language and food of the country

    July 17, 2023 - by Oikocredit Canada - 0 comments

    Oikocredit Canada Support Association (OCSA) is led by a volunteer board of directors responsible for carrying out Oikocredit's grassroots education and outreach initiatives. The directors come from diverse fields and bring immense experience to the board.

    Though we know them professionally through their work, today, we dig deep and ask them some informal questions to get to know them better and learn more about their likes, passions and other areas of interest. Today we speak with Julie Scott director of OCSA. Learn more about her work and passions.

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  3. My dad – his positive attitude and his will to never give up motivates me.

    June 16, 2023 - by Oikocredit Canada - 0 comments

     Oikocredit Canada Support Association (OCSA) is led by a volunteer board of directors responsible for carrying out Oikocredit's grassroots education and outreach initiatives. The directors come from diverse fields and bring immense experience to the board.

    Though we know them professionally through their work, today, we dig deep and ask them some informal questions to get to know them better and learn more about their likes, passions and other areas of interest. Today we speak with Vaishali Dassani director of OCSA and currently working with Oceana Canada. Learn more about her work and passions.

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  4. I take breaks for Tai Chi, but humour and pondering the weather haven’t hurt either

    May 17, 2023 - by Oikocredit Canada - 0 comments

     Oikocredit Canada Support Association (OCSA) is led by a volunteer board of directors responsible for carrying out Oikocredit's grassroots education and outreach initiatives. The directors come from diverse fields and bring immense experience to the board.

    Though we know them professionally through their work, today, we dig deep and ask them some informal questions to get to know them better and learn more about their likes, passions and other areas of interest. Today we speak with Brigid McQuaid, Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper and learn more about her work and passions.

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  5. Impact News Roundup

    March 10, 2023 - by Amber Vroman - 0 comments

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    Welcome the new monthly North America Impact News Roundup, where Oikocredit Canada and Oikocredit US track the progress and challenges in building the impact investing industry. We are dedicated to keeping our stakeholders informed and that starts here.

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