Dr Sandra Lapointe

Today, we would like to thank SSHRC-CRSH, Genome Canada and Indspire for their continued involvement and engagement. We are thrilled to work with you.

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The Canadian Forum for Social Innovation would not be possible without the support of partners and sponsors whose generous contribution make it possible for us to waive all registration fees, and provide stipends to community participants whose could not otherwise be included.

We're hiring a postdoctoral researcher.

Join our awesome team at The/La Collaborative (McMaster University).

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How can we increase higher education's contribution to public and social innovation?

The question is important: 'relevance' is not a bad word & academic research to tackle emerging societal challenges is not making its way where it needs to be.

Join the conversation.

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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.

Policy-making for innovation requires high levels of collaborative resolve Canada is facing unique challenges including emerging global crises and wicked social issues. Innovation needs to be guided by policies that are adapted to tackle these evolving, unpredictable and unc...

My piece in the Hill Times today is relevant to the challenges Canada is facing in this new version of North America.

Yes, the immediate issue with tariffs is the threat to our economy/trade. But the solutions are not just economic.

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Participants to the Forum contribute to deliberative dialogues and sense-making workshops, to create alignment and plan concerted action about key issues on policy strategy for social, environmental, cultural and economic prosperity and inform strategic action.

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The findings feed into an ongoing national dialogue and will be informing the next Forum, 2-4 June 2025 in Halifax NS: Building capacity for connectivity and ecosystem intelligence for mission-driven innovation

Please visit our website for info or to request an invitation

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With only 5 month to the 3rd edition of the Canadian Forum for Social Innovation, we are pleased to share the full report and analysis of last year’s deliberations.

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Holiday wishes card with text: A Very Merry Holiday on behalf of The/La Collaborative. We want to thank our collaborators and partners for their time, support and generous insights over the course of the year. 2024 saw the launch of Impact Training for Social Innovation, the Canadian Collaborative for Society, Innovation and Policy as well as the second edition of the Canadian Forum for Social Innovation. We look at 2025 with ambition and determination, and look forward to continuing our work informing policy and collective action for prosperity in Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

Annie Turcotte 20
Anne-Marie Edward 21
Anne-Marie Lemay 22
Annie St-Arneault 23
Barbara Daigneault 22
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz 31
Geneviève Bergeron 21
Hélène Colgan 23
Maryse Laganière 25
Maryse Leclair 23
Maud Haviernick 29
Michèle Richard 21
Nathalie Croteau 23
Sonia Pelletier 28

Xmas tree

Glasses on a table

More glases on a table

‘tis the season and I’m looking forward to welcoming 50 philosophers in my home tomorrow. And yes, I have reusable, real glass and china for all of them. After 3 years, only ever found 1 broken plate!

Hi Aoife! Good to find you here!

Remains of the elf on the shelf on a plate. Photo credit: unknown.

Tomorrow is December 1st. At dinner, my brother my sister and I thought we’d deal with the whole Christmas thing once and for all.

description of benefits of yourcollaborative.org program

The training focuses on inclusive, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral innovation and collaboration. It is relevant whether you are aiming for a career in research/academia, or considering leveraging your SSHA-powered talent to move change in the public, private or social sectors.

information about yourcollaborative.org program

information about yourcollaborative.org program

If you are a doctoral student in a #SocialSciences, #Humanities or #Arts program in one The/La Collaborative's partner universities (list below), don't miss out on a FREE opportunity to access transformative skills-building and articulation.

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Eligible SSHA programs in these Faculties:

McMaster : Humanities
Simon Fraser University: Arts and Social Sciences
U of Calgary: Arts
U of Guelph: Arts
U Victoria: Social Sciences
U of Waterloo: Arts

Download the application form:

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description of benefits of yourcollaborative.org program

The training focuses on inclusive, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral innovation and collaboration. It is relevant whether you are aiming for a career in research/academia, or considering leveraging your SSHA-powered talent to move change in the public, private or social sectors.

information about yourcollaborative.org program

information about yourcollaborative.org program

If you are a doctoral student in a #SocialSciences, #Humanities or #Arts program in one The/La Collaborative's partner universities (list below), don't miss out on a FREE opportunity to access transformative skills-building and articulation.

youcollaborative.org @thelacollaborative.bsky.social

It's so exciting to be back on a social media where I can reconnect with the old #philosophy gang.

But wait, they don't know what I've been doing on LinkedIn for the last 4 years.

I'm not even sure I can still do social media...

Should I be ranting about something? What did I miss?

Bienvenue à @sandralapointe.bsky.social et @thelacollaborative.bsky.social !
I encourage everyone with an interest in social innovation, knowledge mobilization, and talent development to follow their impactful work! 🧪

Thanks Matt! We'll try not to disappoint :)