There is currently much discussion about the Social Impact Bond as an innovative tool to generate financing for social enterprises. Anyone who has tried to start a social enterprise - a business that exists for the primary purpose of addressing a social need - knows that it is challenging to find the financial resources to start operations.

Read on to find out what is good and what is problematic about social impact bonds. 

In a world characterised by an ever-increasing trust deficit in the corporate sector, growing disparities and formidable development challenges that can no longer be looked after just by governments alone, it's time for companies to revaluate their commitment toward society at large.

Download the PwC Handbook and help your company on its CSR journey. 

If think tanks and major business organizations are to be believed, Canada is on the verge of a major resource boom driven by the rapid pace of urbanization in developing nations. As in most other major resource development projects, First Nations are likely to feel the greatest impact of these developments and may ultimately have a very significant role in shaping what can be done.

Learn about the effects these projects are going to have in First Nations communities. 

RRSP season began January 1 and lasts for the first 60 days of the year. During this period, one is able to make RRSP contributions to retroactively reduce the previous year's income thereby reducing their tax bill. Sounds like fun right? It is! If you're thinking of purchasing community bonds, it may be worth purchasing ones that are RRSP eligible in the first 60 days of the year.

Read Shannon's 5 tips for purchasing community bonds.