Overview
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. Our institutional members collectively manage over $42 trillion in assets.
Our Mandate
The RIA has five strategic priorities for driving the adoption of RI in Canada’s retail and institutional markets. Review our progress in our 2021 annual report.
- EDUCATE – Promoting industry and market education about all RI strategies
- CATALYZE – Playing a leadership role in catalyzing market development and integrity
- ADVOCATE – Advancing a policy/regulatory environment conducive to RI
- BUILD – Building brand and reputation as the hub and leading voice of RI in Canada
- GROW – Growing financial and human capital resources to strengthen capacity
History
The RIA’s predecessor, the Social Investment Organization (SIO), was established in 1990 to advance socially responsible investing (SRI) in Canada. The SIO played a central role in building and developing SRI in Canada for 23 years.
In 2013, the SIO was rebranded as the Responsible Investment Association to evolve with the industry and to encompass the broader scope of responsible investing, which incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into the selection and management of investments.
Our Team
Board of Directors
Vice-Chair
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EC | Executive Committee |
GPC | Governance Policy Committee |