Community Bonds and Purpose-Driven Investing

On the Canadian Securities Exchange podcast, James Black sits down with Ryan Collins-Swartz, co-founder of Tapestry Community Capital, as part of the CSE’s Summit on Responsible Investment series.

Ryan shares his journey from traditional finance into impact investing, driven by a vision to empower communities through local investments in affordable housing, arts spaces, and renewable energy. Tapestry helps organizations raise capital via community bonds, offering investors a way to generate competitive returns while supporting meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about purpose-built finance, how the Weave Fund is scaling community bonds for institutional investors, and how to align capital with values-driven projects across Canada.

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