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The IT Forum Exchange Network (ITFX) has launched its first microsite, Unified Communication in Canada, designed to stimulate informed discussion of Unified Communications and its role in enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian private and public sector enterprises. UC in Canada's Unified Communications discussion area will be featured on "forum pages" across the network. Visit the Unified Communication in Canada Website. About ITFX: Leading trade publishers and other technology thought leaders have created ITFX with the intention of establishing a national problem-solving dialogue on key IT issues. Issues which are within their discussion forums include; Green IT, Unified Communications and Investment and Go-to-Market activity linking portals operated by leading trade publications, IT industry associations and social media sites.

Winter launched Squag, a social space for children with autism or those who communicate differently. For the past 11 years, she has worked as an aide to her austistic nephew, who she calls spectacular and the strongest person she knows. Kids like him are totally underestimated, she says, which compelled her to build Squag to help them express themselves and communicate - in an almost artist-like way - as well as develop friendship and connection.

MobileMonday Toronto and MaRS announced a partnership to develop and host a range of dynamic events for the city's mobile industry professionals. MobileMonday at MaRS will offer thought leadership and critical industry perspectives and connect top-tier professionals and boosting the profile of one of the fastest-growing sectors of communications technology.

MobileMonday Toronto and MaRS announced a partnership to develop and host a range of dynamic events for the city's mobile industry professionals. MobileMonday at MaRS will offer thought leadership and critical industry perspectives and connect top-tier professionals and boosting the profile of one of the fastest-growing sectors of communications technology. Feb 17, 2009

A Canadian Federally Registered Charitable Organization since 1999, Homeland Int., Inc. seeks to provide housing and better-quality-of-living services to global communities. The non-profit organization seeks entrepreneurs, lawyers, mentors, philanthropists, corporate leaders, and others. These individuals and companies can donate their time, commitment, collective knowledge, management resources, and other skills towards assisting communities with social implementation strategies and many other community-building projects.

The MaRS Online Communications team wins a 2011 OVATION Award of Excellence for Electronic, Digital and Interactive Communications for the MaRSDD.com Website Redesign.

Out of the 100 largest economies in the world, about half are multinational corporations. Given their impact on global communities, it is increasingly essential that these large corporations execute responsibility to society, rather than rely on governments and non-profits to address difficult social issues alone

MaRS Discovery District won a Communication Management - Social Media award from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Toronto OVATION awards.

What makes for good communications at a non profit?

This article profiles DJ Max Graef of London, England. This social innovator helps communities worldwide with next to zero resources start up a community radio station.

Check out this podcast from Rabble.ca which covers a screening of the documentary, Us Now. The film talks about how technology enables community participation and MaRS Advisor Allyson Hewitt (and Director of the Social Innovation Generation program at MaRS) puts in her her two cents about the opportunities here for social change organizations as well as her encouragement to turn ideas and hype on this into actual practical change.

Tony Pawson is considered one of the finest researchers in the world. Scientists had long known that cells communicated, but no one knew the exact mechanisms until Pawson and his team pinpointed the specific protein interactions controlling cell signals. Mention of Pawson being honoured for winning the prestigious Kyoto Prize.

Tony Pawson is considered one of the finest researchers in the world. Tony Pawson and his team have discovered the exact mechanisms how cells communicate. Pawson and his team pinpointed the specific protein interactions controlling cell signals. Mention of Pawson being honoured for winning the prestigious Kyoto Prize. Feb 18, 2009

Global financial leaders on Community Owned Renewable Power will meet at MaRS Discovery District on May 10, 2010 to discuss investment in Ontario.

The School for Social Entrepreneurship has opened it's doors in Regent Park. This school is the the first in North America and is in "collaboration of Toronto's MaRS Discovery District, Regent Park's Centre for Community Learning and Development, micro-loan provider ACCESS Community Capital and Housing Services Corp., which is leading the initiative."

Adam Spence, founder of the Social Venture Exchange and Manager of Special Projects at Social Innovation Generation (SiG) at MaRS was a keynote speaker at the Made in Canada Solutions - Partnerships for People event. The event is part of National Housing Day celebrations being held across Canada-a day to recognize the importance of affordable housing in our communities.

"Obviously it's no Silicon Valley," says Sprouter Community Manager Erin Bury, "but it's definitely a thriving community with a ton of tech entrepreneurs, some great funding opportunities, and a hopping event scene."

This toolkit presents a methodology for communicating innovation and the commercial opportunity that an innovation represents. It is developed for - and with - inventors, scientists and technology entrepreneurs.

MobileMonday is a global, open community that brings together decision makers, developers, researchers, and venture capital through monthly events, international events and chapter social networks. Since 2006, MobileMonday Toronto has worked very hard to build a successful chapter and community by leveraging the global brand and its recent partnership with MaRS to further enhance mobile thought leadership locally and across Canada. The Brand Leadership Award was presented to Jari Tammisto in the annual World Brand Congress in Mumbai, India. The award is the most important personal recognition granted in the congress, the congress organizers state. Dec 7, 2009

Elisa Birnbaum blogs about Manon Barbeau's dream: giving young people from First Nations communities an opportunity to express themselves using video and music, promoting a sense of healing, empowerment, and community engagement.As Barbeau's story attests, when it comes to Canada's Aboriginal people, social enterprises can be a strong force of change.former Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Paul Martin spoke at an Event that was co-sponsored by SiG and MaRS and announced the launch of a $50 million fund to promote Aboriginal business and entrepreneurship.

ACE is a national charitable organization that is teaching and igniting young Canadians to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Working in partnership with business and higher education, ACE delivers experience-based programming that allows university and college students to move beyond the traditional path of post-secondary education. These students are challenged to address economic, social and environmental issues in their own entrepreneurial ventures and in their communities. ACE currently delivers two programs on over 50 university and college campuses across Canada with the involvement of over 1,700 student leaders and student entrepreneurs.

MaRS client Locationary is profiled as a company who's already doing what FourSquare is thinking to do. Locationary is part of our information technology, communications and entertainment practice. They offer community-sourced location-based data for free.