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WEEKLY | ISSUE 260
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CANADA 16 June 2026 | CANADA
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| Featured |
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Mawlana Hazar Imam announces visit to Western Canada |
| Mawlana Hazar Imam will undertake an official visit to Western Canada from July 23 to 26 2026. |
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| IPN Sector Forums |
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| SAT Jun 27 • Various • Ismaili Centre Vancouver |
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IPN Technology Sector Forum |
| Uniting Ismaili innovators, founders, investors and leaders around the future of technology. |
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IPN Finance Forum - Save the Date |
July 18-19 at The Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Tickets on sale soon. |
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| Upcoming Events |
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| WED Jun 24 • 1 p.m. • Webinar |
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Newcomer Benefits and Credits with CRA |
| Learn about benefits, tax credits and financial support for newcomers. |
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| SUN Jun 28 • 12:00 PM PT | 12:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM ET • Webinar |
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Introduction to QuickBooks Accounting & Bookkeeping Basics |
| Join an online session: Introduction to QuickBooks Accounting & Bookkeeping Basics |
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| SUN Jun 28 • 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET • Webinar |
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How to Be More Productive and Successful in Your Career and Life |
| Leadership and Employment |
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| THU Jul 2 • 11 a.m. MT • Live Stream |
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AI and the future of education |
| Explore how AI is shaping the future of education. |
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| Hot off the Press! |
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Quarterly Canadian Outlook: The Economy Is Bruised, Not Broken |
Source: RBC Economics Canada’s economy has proven resilient through early 2026—bending, not collapsing despite significant headwinds. A second consecutive gross domestic product decline in Q1 sparked recession concerns, but the underlying data tells a more encouraging story. Read More |
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Canada Vows to Restrict Social Media for Kids Under 16. Teens Say They’ll “Always Find a Way” |
Source: CBC News Canadian parents and teens will be directly impacted by the Safe Social Media Act. High schoolers and parents share their thoughts on social media and the new legislation, which would ban accounts for users under 16. Read More |
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Alberta Leading Country in Economic Growth While Rest of Canada Stalls |
Source: CBC News Alberta is expected to lead the country in both employment and economic growth this year, with real GDP projected to rise 2.6 percent in 2026, compared to 0.8 percent nationally. Employment in the province is also forecast to grow by 3.3 percent, outpacing the rest of Canada. Read More |
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| Financial Literacy |
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Tackling Fraud Together |
Source: TELUS Fraud is complex, organized, and constantly evolving. Tackling it requires more than awareness alone; it requires strong partnerships, timely reporting, and coordinated action. Read More |
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| Local Career Fairs & Events |
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| FRI Jun 19 • 8:30 p.m. • Mississauga |
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Seminar: Ethical wealth transfer and inheritance planning |
| Learn ways to ethically safeguard your financial legacy. |
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| SUN Jun 21 • 3 p.m. • Ismaili Centre Vancouver |
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Financial education and home buying workshop |
| Take confident steps toward home ownership with practical insights. |
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| THU Jun 25 • 11 a.m. • Calgary Northwest |
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Safeguarding your and your family's assets |
| Learn from industry professionals how to effectively safeguard your assets. |
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| SAT Jun 27 • 12:00 p.m. ET • Pearl Sullivan Engineering Bulding (PSE), University of Waterloo IDEAs Clinic |
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Emerging AI technologies workshop |
| Curious about artificial intelligence? Learn how AI is reshaping the way we live. |
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| Ignite Business Directory |
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Ignite Business Directory launches across Canada |
| Connecting community entrepreneurs, professionals, and service providers. |
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| EPB Intake Form |
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Economic Planning Board Service Support |
Learn More |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Opportunities To Serve Canada |
Opportunities to Serve Canada provides a wide range of philanthropic causes no matter where you are from and who you know. Contributions can be made based on your interests and expertise! READ MORE |
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| Employment Opportunities |
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