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Research & Development

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Iterating with intention

Real Talk emerged from 9-months of research and co-design led by a team of frontline…

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December 10, 2019

By John Woods

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Boxing and Unboxing

At InWithForward, it’s the summer of making our visions real. We’ve got a new…

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June 11, 2019

By Natalie Napier

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The Harrowing, Narrowing Sprint

How we got from hundreds of ideas to just 6, and the theories we learned to flesh 'em out

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May 28, 2019

By Alysha Baratta

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Welcoming the newest members of Grounded Space

Our Grounded Space cohort is growing! We’re now seven organizations strong!…

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June 12, 2018

By Muryani Kasdani

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Best & Next Practice in North York

What would it look like for community to meet Jud or Karl where they are?  Jud works…

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June 8, 2018

By Natalie Napier

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Dear Social Innovation & Social Finance Steering Group

Melvin wants to kill himself. Sandra is off her meds and going downhill quick. Willard…

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February 28, 2018

By dr. Sarah Schulman

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Develop & Deliver: Making the Case for Social R&D Infrastructure

Innovation is Canada’s policy frame du jour. After ‘ifs’ ‘ands’ and ‘buts’,…

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October 10, 2017

By dr. Sarah Schulman

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Experimentation for all

There's no shortage of innovation labs in Ottawa, but how do we actually get to change?

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February 13, 2017

By dr. Sarah Schulman

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