Reclaiming Social Finance for All Canadians.
Social Finance holds the power to build a more equitable Canada, but only if it’s held to its word. The current system has fallen short of its potential and the expectations of Canadians. We are building a movement of accountability to ensure that every investor, every fund, and every institution is answerable to the communities they claim to support. Together, we will realign capital with true national purpose.
A New Narrative for Canadian Social Finance
The Social Economy through Social Inclusion (SETSI) model is more than a framework—it’s a catalyst for transformation. We are shifting the narrative, challenging outdated paradigms, and actively building the inclusive, resilient communities that define the next chapter of Canada’s social economy.
Our coalition was born from a shared observation: the current ecosystems of social finance, impact investing, and cooperative development are not keeping pace with the complexity and diversity of community needs. In response, we have united a dynamic coalition of young executives, social entrepreneurs, community organizers, economists, and justice advocates to bridge this gap.
Our mission is to unlock systemic prosperity by centring social innovation, equity, and lived experience. We are building a Canada where all organizations are engineered for intentional, positive social benefit. Nationally, leaders are awakening to a powerful truth: integrating social purpose fuels both profound impact and financial resilience.
The need for targeted incubation, capacity-building, and mentorship for Canada’s next generation of social entrepreneurs is critical. SETSI meets this need by convening, mobilizing, and empowering. We are not just observers; we are architects of a more inclusive and thriving ecosystem for social-purpose organizations and the leaders who drive them.
In a world of increasing complexity, ‘traditional’ social finance models are insufficient. SETSI advances the sector through strategic focus, community-centred design, and a deep commitment to shared social values. We are here to evolve the ecosystem—ensuring it works for everyone, and is built by everyone.
Let’s build a more abundant future, together.
OUR VALUES
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Social Inclusion
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Intergenerational Collaboration
- Learning & Innovation
- Social Responsibility
- Sustainable Development
OUR PRIORITIES
- The development of diverse and inclusive social economy, social finance, cooperative and impact investing ecosystems.
- Diligent engagement and capacity building of diverse social purpose organizations.
- Community Economic Development.
- Advocating for public policy and regulatory environments that transform the conditions for social finance & social innovation.
- Community and organizational capacity building.
- Raising awareness of national social finance intermediaries & social purpose organizations.
