BUILDING A CANADIAN PURPOSE ECONOMY

Imagine an economy powered by the pursuit of long-term well-being for all in which business and regulatory and financial systems foster an equitable, flourishing, resilient future.

That’s the economy Canadians want.

Let’s work together to build it.

Canadian Purpose Economy Project founder group

Featured Article

The Purpose Advantage

On May 22, 2025, leaders and changemakers gathered for the Purpose Connections webinar to tackle a question that’s reshaping the business world: How can organizations integrate purpose into their core strategy to drive positive change—even in uncertain times?

Our vision is that by 2030, at least 25% of Canadian businesses are adopting, disclosing, and authentically embedding a social purpose across their operations and relationships, and collaborating with others to achieve it.

Resources

The Social Purpose Professional

Steps business leaders can take to equip themselves and their teams to embed their company’s purpose into their daily work.

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Mobilizing the Canadian Social Purpose Ecosystem

Research and recommendations on building the social purpose ecosystem in Canada.

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Social Purpose Practices Toolkit

Practices to help companies be more impactful, authentic and effective when implementing their social purpose.

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