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Vital Signs: Trade War in Hamilton

Vital Signs: Trade War in Hamilton

Michael ParenteApr 16, 20252 min read

The unpredictable, ever-changing, tariff-led economic approach of the Trump administration has left Canadians wondering what the next two weeks may look like for their wallets. With its steel industry employing thousands of workers, Hamilton is particularly vulnerable to these measures — but, the city also has strengths it can build on to weather the storm and thrive. In this episode of Vital Signs, Rudi Wallace hosts Greg Dunnett, President and…

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Hamilton Community FoundationApr 9, 20251 min read

We are hiring for the role of Vice-President, Community Relations. This role provides leadership and strategic direction to all of HCF’s communications and public relations functions, including internal and external communications, marketing, constituent relations, media relations, sponsorship, issues management, crisis…

Vital Signs: Rebuilding trust in institutions

Vital Signs: Rebuilding trust in institutions

Michael ParenteApr 4, 20252 min read

Trust in Canadian institutions is in decline. A recent University of Waterloo report finds that though the pandemic saw an increase in trust, it has since dropped to pre-pandemic levels. Since trust is fundamental to a well-functioning society, this is…

Investors urge Scotiabank to conduct Racial Equity Audit

Investors urge Scotiabank to conduct Racial Equity Audit

Michael ParenteApr 2, 20253 min read

The following media release was prepared by the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) and includes a proposal by Hamilton Community Foundation urging Bank of Nova Scotia (“Scotiabank”) to conduct a third-party racial equity audit as a risk-management practice.…

Vital Signs: Disability justice

Vital Signs: Disability justice

Michael ParenteMar 25, 20252 min read

Vital Signs: Disability justice January 1, 2025 has come and gone, and with it, the deadline for implementing the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), a statute enacted 20 years ago to improve accessibility standards. Experts have warned that…