GivingTuesdayNow inspires Canadians to participate in global day of unity and generosity
OTTAWA, May 4, 2020 – As a part of a global initiative, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and CanadaHelps are asking all Canadians to show their generosity on Tuesday, May 5 during GivingTuesdayNow to aid in the response to the COVID-19 crisis. GivingTuesdayNow is designed to drive an influx of generosity in support of communities […]
Rideau Hall Foundation Statement on Pitch@Palace Canada
The Rideau Hall Foundation’s agreement with Pitch@Palace is coming to an end, and it will not be renewed for 2020. Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship is a key priority for the Rideau Hall Foundation. We will continue to support Canada’s incredible entrepreneurs and look forward to other opportunities to celebrate and grow Canada’s culture of innovation. […]
And the winners are…
Congratulations to the winners of our #IdeaofCanada book giveaway!* Christina Arlene Nicky Marie Bonnie Mccleery Rose Robinson Hately Anitia Kennedy Shamarra Gray Cathy L Brown Marilyn Day Christopher Bowes Howie Rabb Bonnie Reynolds Sullivan Judy Wiseman Jodi Murphy Ryan Pelley Ahmed Ali Lorraine Cyr Angel April Turcotte Donna Sweeney Mara Donnachie Jo-Ann Horgan *Winners’ names […]
Enter the #IdeaofCanada Book Giveaway
The chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation, the Right Honourable David Johnston, has authored or co-authored 28 books throughout his long career. One of his more recent books, The Idea of Canada: Letters to a Nation, was recently published in paperback. To celebrate, we’re giving away 20+ copies signed by Mr. Johnston himself. For a […]
Governor General’s Innovation Awards 2019 Recipients Announced
Six recipients from across Canada recognized for their groundbreaking work and excellence in innovation Ottawa, ON – May 13, 2019 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation announced the recipients of the fourth-annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and […]
New report by Rideau Hall Foundation cites diversity as biggest influence on Canada’s “culture of innovation”
First-of-its-kind survey explores how Canadians feel about their country’s innovation culture May 1, 2019 – OTTAWA, ON – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation released Canada’s Culture of Innovation Index, the first survey to specifically measure the state of Canada’s culture of innovation and the key factors that foster it. The first-annual report equips Canadian organizations, […]
Building inclusion and equity into Canada’s innovation economy
Did you know that “trust inequality” has risen in Canada? We are pleased to share a new article by The Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., 28th Governor General of Canada and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation; Diversity, collaboration, trust and a more inclusive innovation economy. Mr. Johnston’s article on inclusive innovation is the lead […]
BMO announced as lead supporter of Rideau Hall Foundation for inaugural Pitch@Palace Canada
February 13, 2019 – OTTAWA, ON – The Rideau Hall Foundation is proud to announce that BMO Financial Group will be its lead supporter in the delivery of Pitch@Palace Canada. Pitch@Palace is a prestigious global platform to amplify and accelerate the work of entrepreneurs. Founded by HRH The Duke of York, KG in 2014, Pitch@Palace […]
Rideau Hall Foundation brings The Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace program to Canada
Pitching competition will tour five provinces and one territory, culminating in 2019 Canadian Innovation Week Final January 17, 2019 – OTTAWA, ON – The Rideau Hall Foundation, a leader in promoting a culture of innovation in Canada, is officially launching Pitch@Palace Canada, a prestigious global platform to accelerate and amplify the work of entrepreneurs. Founded […]
Rideau Hall Foundation Names New President and CEO
The Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor General and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce the selection of Teresa Marques as the RHF’s new President & CEO. Ms. Marques, currently the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the RHF, is an accomplished charitable sector leader and senior executive with extensive […]