Searching for Solutions
As a former mayor of a mid-size city in Canada, I had a first hand account of the rise in social issues facing communities across North America. Searching for Solutions is about examining issues such as the housing crisis, homelessness, mental health, addictions and food insecurity to find disruptive solutions that are having a real impact. Each episode looks at an issue and features a guest that guides us through a problem to a solution. A great resource for people in communities looking how to make a difference at a time when many people are feeling helpless.
Searching for Solutions
Businesses can make a difference in communities and FirstOntario Credit Union is leading the way
When it comes to social issues facing communities, businesses must play a role to help create pathways to solutions. Beyond the writing of a cheque, businesses (large and small) can be at the table to help communities navigate through the significant social challenges facing cities and towns.
Lloyd Smith, CEO of FirstOntario Credit Union is leading by example. Through the empowerment of its employees to get involved in communities, to partnering with NGOs and developers to build purpose-built housing to getting personally involved in local community projects, Lloyd discusses the importance of building sustainable communities through the lens of a business person.