It’s time for Canada to join world leaders in sustainable finance

November 28-29, 2024 | Ottawa

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About the Sustainable Finance Forum

On November 28-29, 2024, industry and community leaders, elected officials and policy makers came together to advance the vital and powerful role finance can play to grow a sustainable and inclusive economy. The Sustainable Finance Forum is a non-partisan event presented by the Canadian CED Network, the Institute for Sustainable Finance and the Table of Impact Investment Practitioners. This year, we explored how financial markets can drive significant socio-economic and environmental progress, collaborating on industry standards and practices, and adapting public policies to accelerate change.

2024 Highlights

2024 Speakers

Mark Carney

UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance

MP Ryan Turnbull

Whitby MP
PS to Deputy PM & Finance Minister
PS to Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

Elder Claudette Commanda

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation

Dr. Victoria Hurth

Fellow
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Barbara Zvan

President & Chief Executive Officer
University Pension Plan Ontario

Basma Majerbi

Founder & Director
Impact Investing Hub, University of Victoria

Mike Toye

Chair
Social Innovation Advisory Council

Graham Singh

CEO, Relèven
Vice-Chair, Table of Impact Investment Practitioners

Elizabeth May

Leader
Green Party of Canada

Mitzie Hunter

Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Women's Foundation

Roger Beauchemin

President & Chief Executive Officer
Addenda Capital

Sir Ronald Cohen

President
GSG Impact

Bernard Ndour

Executive Director
CAP Finance

Gildas Poissonnier

Chief Sustainability Officer
Desjardins

Andrea Nemtin

Chief Executive Officer
Social Innovation Canada

Daniel Breton

President & Chief Executive Officer
Electric Mobility Canada

Florian Roulle

Vice President of Sustainable Finance
Finance Montréal

Arti Freeman

President & Chief Executive Officer
Definity Insurance Foundation

Rhian-Mari Thomas

Chief Executive Officer
Green Finance Institute

Roselyne Mavungu

Chief Executive Officer
Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence

Andy Chisholm

Corporate Director
RBC

Shannin Metatawabin

Chief Executive Officer
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association

Patricia Fletcher

Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Investment Association

Michael Jantzi

Member
International Sustainability Standards Board

Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson

Minister
Energy and Natural Resources

Speakers

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Why Attend

2023 Outcome Report

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2023 Photo Gallery

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Engage with a wide range of industry and policy leaders including elected officials, finance sector executives and experts in sustainable and social finance.

The Forum mobilizes support for concrete action toward financing solutions on climate change, sustainable procurement, affordable housing, the circular economy, sustainable food systems and many more vital issues.

Forum presenters include officials from the highest levels of government and leading international experts, plus the innovative thinkers you need to hear from if you care about a sustainable future.

2023 Forum Highlights

Photo credits: James Park / Sustainable Finance Forum

Join us at the Rogers Centre
Ottawa

Our Sustainable Finance Forum returns to the Rogers Centre Ottawa (formerly the Shaw Centre) for our 2024 event.

Conveniently located in downtown Ottawa, just across from Parliament Hill, the Rogers Centre is close to many hotels and the Byward Market. View our recommended hotels here.