It’s a special holiday edition of the Good Investing Show! The winter countdown is on, and you might still have a few folks on your gift list to shop for. Why not gift your loved ones an impact investment? 

Tim Nash is joined by Jo Reynolds of Catalyst Community Finance to share their holiday gift guide, where your investment can be part of real change - from supporting an Indigenous sustainable coffee business to helping communities flourish with affordable housing. 

The Gift Guide includes: 

Supportive Housing

Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP) - Raising $4 million in Community Bonds to build 52 affordable housing units in Brampton, Ontario to house people with mental health and addiction challenges.

Redwood Park Communities - Raising $10M to finance affordable housing solutions in Simcoe County for people exiting the homelessness shelter system and adults with developmental disabilities. 

Kaleidoscope Social Impact - They do so many amazing things in and around Saint John, New Brunswick. They are building out affordable housing at an impressive scale, and their portfolio includes supportive housing.

Low or Middle Income Housing

United Housing - Renovating a historic Music Hall in Listowel, Ontario into 10 mixed-use rental units.

Housing Forever Bonds - Raising $25 in community bonds to purchase existing rental properties in Ottawa, Ontario and ensure they are rented at an affordable price forever.

Brique par Brique - Acquiring a property in Montreal to convert it into permanently affordable community housing and build a community centre.

Gather Housing - Raising $15 million in community bonds for site acquisition and the pre-development of new affordable construction projects in Southwestern Ontario.

Social Enterprise

Spirit Bear Coffee Company - Refinancing a high-interest loan for Canada’s First National Indigenous Coffee Company based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.

10 Carden Street - Long-term capital financing for a co-working space in Guelph, Ontario, also home to the Nourish shared community commercial kitchen!

Fair Finance Fund - Supporting local food and farm social enterprises across Ontario in accessing the capital and mentorship they need to grow and thrive.

Jubilee Fund - Provides financing to social impact projects across Manitoba. They recently helped Red Road Lodge transitional housing in Winnipeg pay of their mortgage guarantee.

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Community solar projects are sprouting up all over the country! How do investors get involved? Climate-conscious investors are looking for opportunities to earn a profit and have a positive impact. Some of the best blends of impact and return are in community solar projects. So how do we find these projects?

Join Good Investing’s Tim Nash as he brings together an amazing solar energy panel of sustainability leaders who are shaping the future of community energy.

Our Community Solar Panel includes:

Bernard Tan is a co-founder and the CEO of RE Royalties (RE.V). Bernard wanted to make a positive impact on the world for his kids, so he used his accounting background to start solving funding challenges with renewable energy projects. Having raised over $40 million in green bonds and completed a public listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, RE Royalties uses a proven financial model to accelerate the green transition.

Jane Bird is the Senior Vice President, Sustainability Management at Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEPC). Jane has combined her passion for business and sustainability. With over a decade of experience in the field, Jane has brought her commitment to community development to one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the world.

Chris Caners is General Manager at SolarShare. SolarShare is the pioneer of community bonds in Ontario, having raised over $80 million via solar bonds since 2010. Chris has been General Manager of the co-operative for almost a decade, and is a leading voice in community power.

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So you need to break up with your financial advisor. There could be many reasons: their fees are too high. They aren’t listening to you and your needs - and dismiss your values, including sustainability and ethical considerations. Or maybe they keep telling you that ethical investing means worse returns (it doesn’t!).

In this episode, Tim sits down with Darryl Brown, Portfolio Manager at Genus Capital Management, to walk you through exactly how to leave an advisor who isn’t serving you — and how to transition smoothly to one who respects your values and your financial goals.

They touch on the biggest red flags that signal it’s time to move on, how to find a values-aligned advisor and the step-by-step process (without the drama!). 

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Hi Good Investors in the Greater Toronto Area! I'm hosting a live taping episode of the podcast, and we'd love to see you there. Use this link to secure your spot or email [email protected]

Community solar projects are sprouting up across the country — creating new opportunities for investors to earn returns while driving positive impact. But how do we find and fund these projects responsibly?

Join us for a live panel conversation with sustainability leaders who are shaping the future of community solar energy — followed by a mocktail reception where you’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow impact investors, thought leaders, and other folks invested in making the world a better place via their investments. 

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Join Tim for a new chat with Julia Grady, Executive Director of 10C Shared Space, a coworking space in Guelph, Ontario that does so much more. While Julia shares the incredible journey of 10C, from a small rented space to a community-owned landmark, Tim and Julia discuss the importance of community wealth - where a space goes beyond the financial and creates real tangible community power. They also delve into the innovative model of the Impact Guarantee and the potential for a collaborative social finance ecosystem in Canada. 

You can learn more about 10C Shared Space here: https://10carden.ca/
Learn More & Support the Impact Guarantee here: http://impactguarantee.ca/

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Join Tim for a lively and insightful conversation with Calvin Trottier-Chi and Sonia Vinogradova from the Greenback Revolution initiative. After working on the Green Transition Scoreboard together discussed on this show last spring, the three discuss the true power of the retail investor to create change, whether it’s the Gamestop short squeeze or community bonds. The three also discuss the delicate balance of creating projects that generate attention versus those that could create more systemic sustainable growth - and actionable steps for you to take control of your finances. 

You can learn more about The Greenback Revolution and make a disclosure: https://greenbackrevolution.ca/

Listen to Tim’s lecture with the data from the Green Transition Scoreboard: https://youtu.be/QSTwh4ibINQ?si=xpUzhWqSzA71cRO9

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Join Tim for a lively and insightful conversation with his cousin Michael Sambasivam, senior analyst at Investors for Paris Compliance and a real expert in climate finance. This episode dives into Canada’s climate finance scene with candid talk about green policies in Canada -  the good, the challenging, and the surprising. From discussions on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to a pretty wild story about a certain controversial Canadian news organization, listen to these two completely and proudly nerd it out for climate finance. 

You can learn more about Investors for Paris Compliance: https://www.investorsforparis.com/

Read the “controversial” Brookfield report discussed here: https://www.investorsforparis.com/brookfield-netzero/

Read the January 2025 progress report discussed here: https://www.investorsforparis.com/canadian-banks-asset-managers-net-zero-a-progress-report/

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What’s the real path forward on climate action? Tim Nash explains why “green growth”—not taxes or bans—is the only pragmatic choice for tackling climate change in today’s political climate. This episode dives into the history, definitions, and surprising economics of green growth, from the legacy of “Limits to Growth” to $20 trillion in global green investment. Learn why public support makes “carrots” the way to decarbonize and discover what Canada, the EU, and leading investors are doing now. Plus, Tim shares ideas for building parallel green economies, empowering local and Indigenous communities, and investing where values meet impact. Subscribe for deep dives and inspiring interviews on the future of sustainability and responsible investing. 

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Join Tim in our final video in our Summer of Good series, featuring Suzanne Faiza, Knowledge Lead at Tapestry Community Capital, to discuss the pivotal role of community bonds in sustainable finance and how Tapestry supports organizations considering using them. They dive into Tapestry's four-step process that helps organizations with planning, structuring, raising, and managing community bonds. Susanne and Tim also discuss Tapestry’s new Weave Community Bond Fund aimed at attracting institutional investors and the broader mission to bring community finance mainstream. 

You can learn more about Tapestry here: https://tapestrycapital.ca/

You can learn more about the Weave Community Fund here: https://www.weavefund.ca/

If you’re an organization interested in learning more, email [email protected]a or [email protected]a 

Learn about the Toronto Banker Ladies here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXMYRtLTYP0

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Join Tim in this episode as he sits down with Indwell, who have provided affordable housing across Ontario since 1974, with Nick Van Der Velde, Finance Manager, and Michael Brathwaite, Senior Associate of Impact Investing. They discuss Indwell's innovative approach to providing affordable and supportive housing in communities across Ontario. Learn about their humble beginnings, their growth to over 1300 units, and the successful launch of their successful community bond campaigns - including their upcoming $20 million bond initiative! 

You can learn more about Indwell and their upcoming initiatives here: https://indwell.ca

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