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Elisa’s portfolio is diverse, covering travel, health, law, lifestyle, business and, of course, her most respected niche, social entrepreneurship. Here are a few samples.
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Canada’s animal-welfare push is gathering steam. Here’s what’s on the agenda
Toronto Star
A parliamentary bill named after Jane Goodall is just the tip of the iceberg; activists have a lot of changes they’d like to see come to Canada, from an end to chickens in cages to a new home for Kiska, the orca at Marineland.
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How Canopy Planet, a B.C. forest advocate, won over the fashion giants
Financial Post
To date 13 major brands and 15 designers have committed to the CanopyStyle pledge, including H&M and Zara, luxury designer Stella McCartney and retail heavyweights such as Eileen Fisher, Quicksilver, Lululemon and Patagonia
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Trending divestment movement could mean big opportunity for Canada’s fossil-free investors
Financial Post
Depending on whom you ask, the divestment movement is either a passing fad led by radical environmentalists with a misguided sense of loyalty or a growing trend sparked by informed and pragmatic investors looking to align their investments with their values.
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