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UN Global Compact Network Canada Appoints Geoff Pegg As Director Of Business Development & Marketing

29 May 2026

Geoff joins UN Global Compact Network Canada during an exciting period of growth and strategic transformation.

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Over 50 Canadian Companies Advanced Thinking On Climate Adaptation And Communities In Hybrid Event

22 April 2026

Integrating climate and social considerations strengthens both business and community resilience, protects value chains, and builds lasting community trust.

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Network Canada Appoints New Board of Directors, Marking Bold Progress Toward a Sustainable Future

13 June 2025

The UN Global Compact Network Canada is proud to announce the appointment of its 2025-2026 Board of Directors. As we navigate a time of global uncertainty, this diverse and experienced group will provide strategic guidance and collaborative leadership to accelerate private sector action...

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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Southern Ontario and Across

23 January 2025

Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, along with Member of Parliament Bardish Chagger, announced over $4.5 million in funding for nine projects in southern Ontario or with a national reach under Natural Resources Canada’s CCAP...

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Guiding companies on TNFD compliance

10 December 2024

Collaboration between private industry and public sector is vital to meeting many of the environmental challenges facing our world.

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A Closer Look at Canada's Modern Slavery Reporting

22 November 2024

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act has set a new standard for human rights diligence, with 5,650 reports filed in its first year. In partnership with Norton Rose Fulbright, we’ve analyzed these reports, uncovering key trends in governance,...

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Network Canada Leads Discussion on Corporate Responsibility at Canada's Corporate Compass

09 October 2024

The UN Global Compact Network Canada convened the "Canada's Corporate Compass: Navigating Emerging Social and Environmental Challenges" event at the TIFF Lightbox in Toronto.

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UN Global Compact Network Canada and WSP Jointly Release TNFD Essentials Guide

10 September 2024

Practical tips for companies to begin their TNFD journey.

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Country Network Canada Launches Project to Study Community Impacts of Corporate Climate Adaptation

13 August 2024

We are delighted to launch our new project titled “Corporate Climate Adaptation and Community Impact: An Intersectional Approach”, which will run until December 2026.

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UN Global Compact Canada: Addressing Gender Barriers in Crisis Response

05 March 2024

Releases toolkit to help build more resilient, inclusive workplaces that support women during periods of crisis or instability

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UN Global Compact Network Canada welcomes new Board of Directors

07 December 2023

The UN Global Compact Network Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of its new board members for the upcoming term.

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Construire des entreprises résilientes au Québec : Explorer la DEI avec les pionnières

02 November 2023

Le 23 octobre 2023, en tant que partenaire de l'écosystème du Défi 50 – 30 de l'ISDE, le Réseau Canada du Pacte mondial de l'ONU a organisé un webinaire en collaboration avec le "Women's Economic Council"

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UN Global Compact Network Canada Launches SDG in Action Podcast Series 

18 October 2023

As we evaluate our midpoint progress on the 2030 Agenda, the challenge ahead is clear: many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain unmet as we approach the deadline.

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UN Global Compact Network Canada Appoints Elizabeth Dove as New Executive Director

13 June 2023

Elizabeth Dove has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Canada, the Canadian Local Network of the UN Global Compac

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Global leaders urging businesses to continue to advance action

01 January 1970

Global leaders urging businesses to continue to advance action to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable future

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Business for Gender Equality 2020

01 January 1970

On December 2, 2020, Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) hosted its first virtual forum, Business for Gender Equality

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Trudeau to pitch Canada’s work on development funding in bid for UN Security Council seat

01 January 1970

For this article, the Globe and Mail interviewed Helle Bank Jorgensen, President Emeritus of the Global Compact Network Canada

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The State of Compliance 2018

01 January 1970

Our Canadian Signatory, Assent Compliance, launched the 2018 State of Compliance report.

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The Canadian Private Sector to take action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

01 January 1970

In September 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and governments, business

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GCNC Participates in a Global Consultation on Business for the Rule of Law

01 January 1970

On March 5th, the Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC), in partnership with Baker & McKenzie LLP and LexisNexis Canada

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