In uncertain times, markets look for signals. Leadership is one of them. Canada is sending a strong signal about its policy and investment priorities – one that the impact investing community could heed.

Canada’s impact investing sector has matured. Since 2019, it has doubled assets under management, according to the 2025 State of the Sector report from CAFIID, which GSG Impact commemorated last week. 

These impact investments have generated 13% compounded annual growth. At the same time, impact measurement has gained traction and funds are increasingly domiciled locally – all signs of a sophisticated financial architecture.

As traditional superpowers retrench on climate and social issues, the center of gravity for world leadership is shifting to middle powers, rewarding those that take decisions to align policy and capital with values and long-term outcomes, like healthier people and cleaner water.

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