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WEEKLY | ISSUE 261
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CANADA 01 July 2026 | CANADA
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| IPN Sector Forums |
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IPN Finance Forum - Tickets On Sale Now |
July 18, 2026 · Ismaili Centre Toronto The IPN Finance Forum is a day of depth, candid conversation, and the kind of strategic connection that doesn’t happen at a typical networking event. Whether you’re just entering the field, navigating a pivotal career moment, or leading at the highest levels of Canadian finance — there is a place for you here. Tickets — $65 Buy Your Ticket Today |
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| BEAM & Ignite Business Directory |
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BEAM: Business Empowerment, Acceleration, and Mentorship Program |
| Connecting aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with mentorship, expertise, and resources. |
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Find businesses and services through Ignite |
| Connecting community entrepreneurs, professionals, and service providers. |
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| Upcoming Events |
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| SUN Jul 5 • 12:00 PM PT | 12:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM ET • Webinar |
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QuickBooks Accounting: Payroll and Reports |
| Join an online session: QuickBooks Accounting: Payroll and Reports. |
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| SUN Jul 5 • 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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| SAT Jul 18 • 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET • Webinar |
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Future-proofing your family |
| Navigating the essentials of inter-generational wealth preservation. |
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| SUN Aug 9 • 12:00 PM PT | 12:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM ET • Webinar |
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Microsoft Excel 365 New Dynamic Functions |
| Join an online session: Microsoft Excel 365 New Dynamic Functions. |
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| Hot off the Press! |
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Tomatoes Cost How Much Now? Why Inflation Has Come for Canada’s Produce Section |
Source: CBC News Tomato prices rose 45.2 per cent year-over-year in May, according to new inflation numbers released by Statistics Canada. That's by far the highest price increase since May last year for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index, beating usual suspects coffee and beef by leaps and bounds. Read More |
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Ottawa has Struggled to Increase Grocery Competition. Will the New Food Strategy Help? |
Source: CBC News Could food terminals, more domestic food production and tougher enforcement against anticompetitive behaviour finally bring more competition to Canada's grocery sector? Read More |
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Their Goal Was: Use as Much AI as Possible. Now Some Companies are Pulling Back |
Source: CBC News Tech companies that went all in on using AI internally are now clamping down in the wake of soaring costs for intensive AI use. Read More |
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Canada Post, CUPW Sign Collective Agreements, Ending Years of Heated Negotiations |
Source: CBC News Canada Post has officially signed new collective agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The deal will remain in place until Jan. 31, 2029. Read More |
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| Financial Literacy |
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Teaching Kids Financial Literacy |
Source: CHCH-TV School will soon be out for all students, but that doesn't mean the learning should stop, especially when it comes to money and finances. Read More |
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Albertans Most Likely in Canada to Get Financial Advice from AI, Social Media, Poll Shows |
Source: CBC News The poll shows 21 per cent of respondents in Alberta used AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for financial guidance in the past year, compared to 15 per cent nationwide. Read More |
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| Local Career Fairs & Events |
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| THU Jul 9 • 8:30 p.m. • Ismaili Centre Vancouver |
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Entrepreneurship Boot Camp information session |
| Turn your business idea into action through this 10-week boot camp. |
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| FRI Jul 10 • After Jamati Ceremonies • Richmond Hill |
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Future-proofing your family |
| Navigating the essentials of inter-generational wealth preservation. |
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| WED Jul 15 • 9:00 a.m. • Westwinds Jamatkhana |
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Lifemark Job Fair |
| Connect with Calgary employers and explore career opportunities. |
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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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Job Opportunities |
View weekly employment opportunities with various AKDN institutions. VIEW ROLES |
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| Stay Connected! |
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Follow The Economic Planning Board on LinkedIn! |
Click Here to follow the Economic Planning Board LinkedIn page for the latest news, events and resources for Ismaili professionals. |
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Join the Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) Canada LinkedIn Group |
Click Here to join the Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) Canada LinkedIn group and connect with Ismaili professionals across Canada. |
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CONTACT US
His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Canada
49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1K1 CANADA
+1-416-646-6965
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