Canadian policy group the Public Policy Forum is working with TD Bank Group to increase the financial inclusion of Canadians.
The initiative builds on their current collaboration, Brave New Work, which began in 2018. It concludes this week with a virtual conference where its findings on digitization, disruption and innovation will be discussed.
In its place will be a deep dive into economic and financial inclusion in Canada which concludes with recommendations on how stakeholders can improve access to wealth creation opportunities for all Canadians. The research will be directed by an advisory group and include a three-year fellowship opportunity for expert contributions.
“The pandemic has reinforced our determination to design better systems and policies to address the gaps in access and inclusion in Canada’s economic life,” said Edward Greenspon, President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum. “This initiative supported by TD is an exciting opportunity for substantive work on the roots of these challenges. We will bring together diverse views on the actions needed to lower the barriers to growth and wealth for everyone.”
“Through the TD Ready Commitment, our aspiration is to build a more inclusive and sustainable future where everyone has the chance to succeed in a changing world,” said Norie Campbell, group head and general counsel, TD Bank Group. “We are pleased to collaborate with Public Policy Forum on this work, with the goal of providing insights into the financial and economic well-being of Canadians and practical opportunities for action.”
