Responsible Investing

Good for society. Good for portfolios.

Responsible investing (RI) can lead to better financial returns while contributing to positive social and environmental impact.
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The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is Canada’s industry association for responsible investment.

RIA Members include asset managers, asset owners, advisors, and service providers who support our mandate of promoting responsible investment in Canada’s retail and institutional markets. Learn more

Magazine

Plugging the Gap: Tackling Urban Environmental Challenges With Adaptation and Resilience Investment 
March 31st, 2026 | Jennifer Boscardin-Ching, Stephen Freedman
Weighing Canada’s LNG ‘Trilemma’
March 31st, 2026 | David Rutherford
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RIA News

November 2025 – February 2026 Recipients of RI Credentials
February 25th, 2026
2026 Call for Applications: RIA Board of Directors
February 13th, 2026
A Message from RIA CEO Patricia Fletcher (December 18, 2025)
December 18th, 2025
Responsible Investment in Canada Shows Strong Conviction as Investors Increasingly Focus on Risk Management
November 25th, 2025
October 2025 Recipients of RI Credentials
November 3rd, 2025
New Study Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Advisor Engagement on Responsible Investment
October 7th, 2025
September 2025 Recipients of RI Credentials
October 1st, 2025
August 2025 Recipients of RI Credentials
August 28th, 2025
July 2025 Recipients of RI Credentials
July 31st, 2025
April 2025 Recipients of RI Credentials
May 8th, 2025
Despite World Events, Retail Investors in Canada Remain Keenly Interested in Responsible Investments; Though Greenwashing Remains a Deterrent
April 10th, 2025
March 2025 Recipients of RI Credentials
April 7th, 2025
A Message from RIA CEO Patricia Fletcher (April 3, 2025)
April 3rd, 2025
New Research Initiative Provides 360-Degree Insights on Responsible Investment in Canada
March 20th, 2025

Earn an RI Credential with the RIA

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RI Training & Credentials

Investment professionals can earn a financial credential to develop RI expertise and demonstrate their commitment to responsible investing. The RIA’s three credentials are designed to meet your needs, depending on your role in the financial industry.

Why pursue a credential?

  • Develop expertise in RI
  • Differentiate your business practice
  • Tap into the rising demand for RI
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