Family Enterprise Foundation helps enterprising families achieve long-term success over generations, because family enterprise sustainability is crucial to the wellbeing of communities and the Canadian economy.Family Enterprise Foundation’s research with the Conference Board of Canada showed that, in 2017, family enterprises generated 49% – or $574.6 billion – of Canada’s private sector GDP, directly accounting…

“Libraries have been a centre for resiliency for Calgarians. We are an essential service and fill a critical need for our community.” Sarah MeilleurCEO, Calgary Public LibraryWith more than 713,000 members across 21 locations, the Calgary Public Library has unparalleled reach across our city. In a typical year, seven million people visit, including jobseekers, isolated…

“Business needs diverse voices around the table in order to have robust and healthy discussions, and the Viewpoint Circle for Dialogue will be an integral part of Mathison Hall for our students and for the business community” Jim DewaldDean, of Haskayne School of BusinessMathison Hall, a second building devoted to the Haskayne School of Business,…

“What makes the CDL special? First of all, it is about the greater good. There is no hidden agenda and no vested interest. The CDL does not charge a fee to the companies. Everyone is a volunteer waiting to contribute. Unlike many funds, the CDL members actually roll up their sleeves. Not only contributing time…

Of the 10 immediate risks listed in this year’s World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, the one most likely to be overlooked is number eight – “youth disillusionment.”According to the Risk Report, the result of young people facing their second global crisis in a decade will result in, at best, temporary disruption and disillusionment and, at worst, permanent…

In recent years, the threat to the well-being and future life outcomes of our youngest citizens has been growing in complexity and severity. Nationally, over the past 10 years, Canada has witnessed a significant rise in youth mental health issues. In addition, anxiety and isolation caused by COVID-19 have provided an environment for a perfect…

History teaches us that pandemics preface transformation. This time, the pandemic is part of a triple upheaval, combined with the urgent imperatives of the climate crisis and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The chorus for change is sounding. There are strong growth prospects, but these are inextricably tied to jobs, skills, and equity in the return…

Global family enterprises are a large contributor to the world economy and, according to PWC’s 2021 Family Business Survey, family businesses are estimated to contribute more than half of GDP and two-thirds of employment globally. In Canada, The Conference Board of Canada’s research found similar results for Canadian family-controlled businesses.”In the best of times, the strengths of family…

Through Viewpoint Foundation’s mental health initiative, we have helped bring the Buddy Up campaign from the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) to life. Buddy Up is a men’s suicide prevention campaign: a call to action for men, by men, to help a buddy. Buddy Up teaches men how to help if they see a friend…

“Often, we felt like the systems that are supposed to help us are only seeing part of the picture. It is important that we tell our stories of mental health, mental illness, and addiction.”Mental illness and addiction are prevalent issues throughout the world, but the work that needs to be done surrounding these issues is…