Christian Bason comes to MaRS for the first event of the Inspiring Action for Social Impact Series - a national program that presents international thought leaders, applied learning and practical strategies for social innovation in Canada. The Inspiring Action for Social Impact Series is presented by Social Innovation Generation (SiG), PLAN Institute and the Public Policy Forum. It will tour throughout Canada in 2011.

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...for government?
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