A new SCP report on expanding access to capital for SMEs and social enterprises
Built to Reach, a new report by SCP Policy Manager Michelle Arnold, focuses on the kinds of institutions Canada needs to complement its big banks. It argues that financial institutions accountable to stakeholders, like credit unions, public financial institutions and mission-oriented financial institutions, play a critical role in making capital more widely available to many kinds of viable enterprises.
October 5, 2026NewsletterAlternative ownership,What we’re exploring,Economic policy,Small business
October 5, 2026
Built to Reach: How institutional accountability shapes the reach of financial systems
Canada needs a greater diversity of accountability in financing institutions to reach all our viable enterprises.
October 1, 2026ReportEconomic policy,Small business,Community Finance
October 1, 2026
How Private Equity Extracts Value From the Economy | The Walrus Talks
SCP Fellow Rachel Wasserman explains how private equity firms are extracting value from Canadian businesses.
September 29, 2026Changing narratives,Economic policy,OpinionIn the media,The Ownership Solution
September 29, 2026
Getting capital into local businesses and communities must be part of Canada’s investment strategy
Getting capital into local businesses and communities must be part of Canada's investment strategy.
September 25, 2026NewsletterAlternative ownership,What we’re exploring,Economic policy,Small business
September 25, 2026
Mapping Canada’s Variable Geometry
In partnership with the Canadian Shield Institute and the Gloves Off podcast SCP built a map of Canada's new international agreements.
September 23, 2026BlogEconomic policy
September 23, 2026
Social Capital Partners’ 2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Canada must mobilize all the tools at our disposal right now to build a strong, sovereign, resilient economy.
September 8, 2026Local economies,Submission,Economic policySmall business
September 8, 2026
Why Ownership Matters in the Climate Fight: An Interview with SCP Chair Jon Shell | Future of Good
SCP Chair Jon Shell discusses why ownership matters in the climate fight.
August 25, 2026Changing narratives,Economic policy,OpinionIn the media,The Ownership Solution
August 25, 2026
Cross Check: What are we fighting for? (Ep. 8) | Stephen Marche, Jon Shell and Vass Bednar
Stephen Marche, Jon Shell and Vass Bednar discuss the season two finale of The Gloves Off Podcast.
August 25, 2026Changing narratives,Video,PodcastEconomic policy,In the media,economic sovereignty
August 25, 2026
Cross Check: How Canada Beats Tech Influence (Ep. 7) | Stephen Marche, Jon Shell and Vass Bednar
Stephen Marche, Jon Shell and Vass Bednar discuss the second half of a two-parter on tech sovereignty.
August 25, 2026Changing narratives,Video,PodcastEconomic policy,In the media,economic sovereignty
August 25, 2026
Cross Check: How Canada Wins at Tech (Ep. 6) | Stephen Marche, Jon Shell and Vass Bednar
Stephen Marche, Jon Shell and Vass Bednar break down the details of "How Canada wins at tech"
August 6, 2026Changing narratives,Video,PodcastEconomic policy,In the media,economic sovereignty
August 6, 2026








