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Join us for an interactive workshop where we will look at the reality of those living in and near poverty, and what it means for your employees, customers and neighbourhood.
Recent spikes in the cost of living are affecting all Calgarians, especially those with the lowest incomes. While thousands of Calgarians are living below the poverty line, almost as many are struggling with incomes just above it. Learn what you can do as a business owner and entrepreneur to make a difference and how this can contribute to your long term business growth and success.
Speakers
Derek Cook
Host
Derek Cook, Director of the Canadian Poverty Institute at Ambrose University, brings extensive experience in social policy and poverty reduction. Formerly with The City of Calgary, he spearheaded initiatives like the Living Wage policy and played a pivotal role in the development of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and Sustainable Environmental and Ethical Procurement Policy. Derek holds a graduate degree in Planning and a Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization from the University of Guelph, complemented by an undergraduate degree in Political Studies from McGill University. He is also a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
