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The Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF) announced that Canada’s big five banks have committed $5 million to support its mission of aligning mainstream financial markets with Canada’s transition to a lower carbon economy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3lNZqnE We are very excited to have Canada’s leading financial institutions supporting ISF and our initiatives. Their funding will be critically important as we accelerate our efforts to produce robust resources and insights about sustainable finance, particularly in the Canadian context, says ISF executive director, Sean Cleary, BMO Professor of Finance and founding director of the Master of Finance program at Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. The ISF is housed at Smith School of Business, Queen's University.

"When Biden talks about tough trade and ‘made in America’, his target isn't Canada. His target is emerging markets." Associate Professor of International Business, David Detomasi, discusses with Smith Insight what a Biden presidency will mean for Canada. https://bit.ly/35CFsGQ

In honour of National Philanthropy Day on Sunday, we would like to say thank you to our alumni, donors and volunteers who generously give their time, money, experience and talent in support of the business school. Our 2019-2020 Impact Report highlights several Smith alumni and their inspiration for paying it forward. Check it out.

Now is the time to think about the future, and how it can be more sustainable for generations to come, says Sean Cleary, director of the Institute for Sustainable Finance and BMO Professor of Finance at Smith. On Nov. 12 at 3 p.m., Jennifer Reynolds, president and CEO of Toronto Finance International; Andy Chisholm, member of Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance and member of the board of directors of RBC; and Sandra Odendahl, vice-president of social impact and sust...ainability at Scotiabank will join Sean to discuss what actions around sustainable finance are taking place in Canada and around the world, and what businesses need to know that will affect them. The world’s economies are moving toward a low-carbon futureand the financial sector is playing an important role in this shift. Join us on Thursday for this free webinar. https://bit.ly/2GJcRpP #SmithBusiness #SmithInsight #ThoughtLeadership #SustainableFinance #webinar #freewebinar #ClimateChange

We’re still in the thick of the pandemic fight, yet much has already been learned about the strengths and weaknesses of healthcare in Canada as a result of COVID-19. Join us this Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. EDT for this special webinar on healthcare and health policy in Canada. https://bit.ly/2GuCnih Featuring a distinguished panel of healthcare sector experts: Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean of the Queen's University Faculty of Health Sciences; Mark Rochon, Senior Executive Advisor, Global and Canadian Healthcare Practices at KPMG Canada; Scott Carson, Professor of Strategy at Smith School of Business; and Don Drummond, Stauffer-Dunning Fellow at the Queen's University School of Policy Studies.

A message from Queen's students, to Queen's students - University is an exciting time, but you have a responsibility to follow safety guidelines. We all want to... return to classes and activities on campus, but we have to work together to stay safe in the meantime. It's our community, keep it safe. See more

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, members of the Smith community proudly donned orange in honour of Orange Shirt Day, an annual observance recognizing the residential school experience in Canada and its impact on Indigenous communities. Smith joined members from across Queen's University in honouring the journey of survivors and their families by educating and raising awareness of the history of residential schools and the legacy they've left behind.

Five years ago today, we began a new chapter in our history as a world-class provider of business education when we renamed our school in recognition of Queen's University alumnus, entrepreneur and philanthropist Stephen Smith's generous gift of $50 million. The largest gift ever made to a Canadian business school, Stephen's generosity has helped attract and retain the best and brightest talent from across Canada and around the world through student scholarships and valuable research funding.

Movember is here and we have a great team of students raising funds and awareness for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. Leading the charge for Smith is a group of Master of Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship Students and the Queen's Commerce Mental Health Association, with a focus on raising funds for #mentalhealthawareness. Show your support by donating, joining a team or starting your own. #SmithBusiness #Movember #Philanthropy #MentalHealthPrevention

Excited to announce the launch of SmithStore, your virtual one-stop shop for official Smith School of Business merchandise. Show off your school pride with Smith apparel and hard goods - there's something for everyone! https://bit.ly/2GtHn70

What gets financed, gets built, says Ryan Riordan in a new critical capital blueprint for Canada’s low-carbon transition released today by the Institute for Sustainable Finance. The report outlines the investment requirements and opportunities to achieve 2030 climate targets Find out how at isfcanada.org/cmp.

Retired five-time Olympic figure skating medalist and Smith Executive MBA student Tessa Virtue chats with Women of Influence about the transition she is making into entrepreneurship and shares some insights on balance, resilience, and the lessons she’s learned as a professional athlete. https://bit.ly/333YVPi We are excited to be the host sponsor of the upcoming digital relaunch of the Women of Influence Spotlight Series on Sept. 30 featuring Tessa. There's still time to get your ticket to Tessa Virtue's Next Act: An evening of reinvention: https://bit.ly/2RIRqqP.

Has Canada lost its voice in the international community? Can Canadian values heal the world? Tonight, Smith alumn, author and journalist John Stackhouse, BCom'85, discusses how Canadians can shape the world at this year's Kingston WritersFest. Register for free: https://bit.ly/2ZPh1mq. John's new book Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping the Future from Penguin Random House Canada hits retailers Oct. 6.

Want the chance to meet one of the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history? We are giving away one VIP Experience Package to the Sept. 30 digital relaunch of the Women of Influence Spotlight series featuring our very own EMBA student Tessa Virtue. To enter, all you have to do is tag a woman who inspires you. The winner will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 23 and will receive: Early access to the digital platform to create their professional profile... Access to the live Q&A with Tessa Virtue following her in-studio conversation with CTV's Marcia MacMillan Personalized experiences with Tessa Virtue A bottle of 2016 Eleventh Post wine , courtesy of Two Sisters Vineyard, to enjoy throughout the evening Full access to a VIP digital swag bag, with offers and products from Tessa's partners & more Unlimited digital access to the resources, live conversation and more for 30 days following the live event For more info on Tessa's Next Act: An Evening of Reinvention, visit: https://bit.ly/2RIRqqP See more