What happens when capitalism and charity intersect? From Wall Street to life on the street, The Invisible Heart tracks the birth of one of the fastest growing social innovations in modern history: social impact bonds. An unorthodox marriage between government services and private-sector investments, this burgeoning financial model promises to solve society’s most complex problems, from crime to homelessness—but is it delivering? Set in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K, this compelling documentary follows the unlikely people banding together to battle social inequality.

The post-film Q&A will be moderated by director/producer Nadine Pequeneza and feature panelists:  

Dr. Marguerite Mendell  - Professor Emeritus, School of Community and Public Affairs, Concordia University

Sara Lyons - Vice President, Community Foundations of Canada

Erica Barbosa Vargas - Director, Solutions Finance, McConnell Foundation

Prof. Marie Bouchard - Social Finance Steering Committee Govt. of Canada

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Thank you to our regional outreach partner and co-host, Concordia School of Community & Public Affairs. 

Student admission: free (limited availability) 

Regular admission: $10

Senior admission: $8

We would like to thank our National Outreach Partners for their continued support: NUPGE, CCPA, MaRS Centre for Impact Investment, Community Foundations of Canada, the McConnell Foundation, the Catherine Donnelly Foundation and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

For patrons with accessibility needs, please contact event organizer, Jackie Garrow (hello@ringfive.ca).

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