The Canadian Social Value Exchange
Social Value in Action webinar with Jennifer Malkin and Mehnaz Rehmani of Primary Care Alberta.
What can SROI reveal that traditional evaluation may miss?
In this Social Value in Action session on September 29th 2026, Jennifer Malkin and Mehnaz Rehmani of Primary Care Alberta share how they used Social Return on Investment to better understand the broader value of the Healthier Together initiative. Hear real practitioner insights on stakeholder outcomes, lived experience, financial proxies, and the lessons they learned along the way.
Sophia Robinson and Yulia Romaschenko discussing changes to the SVI Accredited Practitioner Assessment.
On September 10th 2026, Sophia Robinson introduced Yulia Romaschenko from Social Value International (SVI). They are piloting a new approach to Level 2 Practitioner Assessment, Yulia discussed the new format, eligibility, the exam, modules and interview. The new pilot pricing and key dates.
Watch Yulia’s explanation on SVI Pilot project. or download Yulia’s presentation here
Philip Isard discussing outcome mapping and lived experience with the Canadian Social Value Network.
Sydney Gunn rounded out our Nov 21st session, sharing her experience as her organization, Ballad Employment Services, uses SROI to communicate differently with funders and to maximize impact across its wide array of programming.
It was a practical, open discussion that captured the audience's attention and was appreciated by all assembled.
Social Value Canada Member Connect session with Jacqueline Corey.
On June 11th 2025, Social Value Canada and Jacqueline Corey had an engaging conversation.
Some of Jacqueline’s major insights include her viewpoint on implementing a mixed methods methodology to calculate social value, her collaborative approach to involving every player in the realization of social value in their practices, and her clever use of existing networks and frameworks to build her strategy.
Download Jacqueline Corey’s presentation and Watch the June 11 recording.
Social Value Canada Member Coffee Chat with Natasha Jolob and members of the Social Value Canada community.
Social Value Canada Member Connect with Social Value Malaysia co-founders Ainurul Rosli and Jane Chang.
On March 7th 2025, Social Value Canada joined by colleagues from Social Value Malaysia took this opportunity to experience how Social Value, SROI, the SDG Impact Standards, and the other SVC/SVI initiatives all come together in a meaningful and high-impact way.
On Sep 27, we hosted a fascinating and insightful conversation about conducting an SROI with three seasoned practitioners. Between them, Melek De-Wint, Dan Kershaw and Scott Richter illustrated the value and relevance of SROI for organizations operating in vastly different sectors and contexts.
If you missed it and are interested in impact management and SROI, you’ll want to watch how practitioners conducted and SROI recording.
Social Value Around the World discussion with practitioners from Canada and the international Social Value network.
Social Value Canada members were joined by colleagues from Social Value US, Social Value Aotearoa, and Social Value International, to discuss how social value practice has and is evolving around the world. Sara, Yulia, Jo, and Nicole are involved in very different ways. They offer great context and perspective. An interesting listen!
Social Value Canada Annual General Meeting and Practitioner Gathering.
Social Value Canada Members gathered on April 29, to discuss changes in the Bylaws, opportunities to get more involved, and to expand professional practice. All are welcome. Together, we are changing the way the world accounts for value.
Canadian Social Value Exchange discussion with Rosemarie Powell on community benefits and social procurement.
On May 31, Rosemarie Powell made compelling cases for the social and economic value that is created through Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and the need to enshrine social procurement in all publicly funded contracts.
Time for a social value act for Canada?
Sheila Durie discussing social value, wellbeing measurement and SROI with the Canadian Social Value Network.
On November 21st, 2025, Philip Isard was one of three practitioners sharing their time with the Canadian Social Value Network.
A Canadian transplant based in Dublin, Ireland, Philip offers great insights into outcome mapping and how to capture lived experience as Theories of Change are developed. He works with a breadth of organizations, ranging from small to large, at varying stages of readiness and measurement knowledge. Super interesting!
Social Value International CEO Ben Carpenter discussing international and Canadian social value priorities.
Listen to Social Value International CEO, Ben Carpenter, discuss current and evolving international priorities, and how they relate to Social Value Canada’s role as a joint member network and current priorities. Its a succinct overview and hugely informative.
Social Value Canada practitioner gathering on conducting an SROI study with Dan Kershaw, Melek De-Wint and Scott Richter.
On May 14th 2025, Social Value Canada joined with Natasha Jolob.
Natasha shared her experience on capacity-building, charity, government work, social investing & strategic development.
Canadian Social Value Exchange discussion with Keith Taylor of DUCA Impact Lab on predatory debt and financial inclusion.
On April 26, Keith Taylor, the Executive Director of DUCA Impact Lab, joined us for a fascinating conversation about Impact Lab initiatives to provide credit to Canadians who are currently not eligible to access mainstream banking options.
The discussion highlighted the value of the economic and social impact that such relief from predatory loans can deliver for individuals, households, and communities.
Sydney Gunn of Ballad Group speaking with Social Value Canada about SROI and workforce development.
Canadian Social Value Exchange conversation with Bonnie Chiu on gender equality and social impact.
Gender empowerment has driven all of Bonnie’s work — from establishing a social enterprise that supports marginalized women across Asia and Africa to founding a consultancy that promotes diversity within impact investing.
SROI (social return on investment) training has shaped her international career, how she conducts impact measurement and stakeholder engagement projects, and has enabled her to speak truth to powerful institutions.
Canadian Social Value Exchange webinar with Sean Wiltshire on social value in organizational decision-making.
Sean Wilshire spoke about transforming your organization through decision making, this webinar which took place on March 1st, 2023.
On November 21st, 2025, Sheila Durie shared her time and vast experience with the Canadian Social Value Network.
Joining us from the greater Edinburgh area in Scotland Sheilais one of the most experienced Social Value practitioners on the planet. (No exaggeration!) During our time together, she offered much-needed context around the Social Value movement, her perspective as a co-author of the SROI Guide, and experience-based guidance on using measures to truly understand a person’s experience and uncover impact upon wellbeing.
Social Value Canada Member Coffee Chat discussing an introduction to social value.
On April 24th 2025, Social Value Canada had a conversation with a great group abut what is Social Value.
Social Value Canada discussion with Jo Nicholson on change management and Social Value Aotearoa.
On April 9th 2025, Social Value Canada joined by Jo Nicholson took this opportunity to learn how her work in change management has contributed to the development of Social Value Aotearoa (SVA) in New Zealand.