Moving capital.
Shifting power.
Unlocking the potential of underfunded and overlooked communities.
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90% of deals by Canadian VC funds over past 5 years went to exclusively men-founded companies.
The Logic, 2019.
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56% of Aboriginal businesses face restrictions in access to capital.
Barries to Aboriginal Entrepreneurship and Options to Overcome Them, 2017.
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For every $100 donated to a charity, 7¢ to 30¢ goes toward supporting Black charities.
Network for the Advancement of Black Communities & Carleton University's Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Program, 2020.
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63% of Black Canadians report being able to access products from their primary institution (lowest of all groups).
DUCA Impact Labs, 2021.
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0.5% of charitable funds are granted to Indigenous groups.
Canadian charities giving to Indigenous Charities and Qualified Donees, 2018.
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Canadian foundations almost exclusively invest with white and male impact fund managers.
New Power Labs Research.
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November 5, 2026 · Toronto, ON
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OUR LATEST REPORT
From Barriers to Breakthroughs:
Innovation in Credit Risk Assessment for Immigrants in Canada
While immigrants play a pivotal role in Canada's economic growth and cultural vitality, they face significant barriers in accessing the financial products necessary to build wealth and secure their future.
This report explores the barriers newcomers face in accessing credit, and opportunities for governments, financial institutions, settlement agencies, fintech, investors and funders, and community organizations to better respond to this growing segment of the population.
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