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38 From Oakville to Africa Tal Dehtiar’s journey to success and sustainability Features
16 Identity Theft Who are you and what are you doing with my bank account? 98 102 20 Meeting of the Minds Canada’s R&D Partnership with Israel yields remarkable results Lifestyle CULTURE 48 The Perfect Password 90 Toronto Festival 30 24 Protecting yourself and 12 L’Chaim! Scene your unguessables Israeli Wines on the International Stage 91 Montreal Festival 54 Beyond the Glass Ceiling Scene New opportunities for women 24 Neighbourhood Watch in business The latest trends in Real Estate 92 Theatre Listings Playing soon at a 61 Wealth Creation Secrets 30 From the Catwalk to the Couch 104 theatre near you The Rich do it and so should you Three trends that translate from fashion to home decor 94 To Bid or Not to Bid 64 Reading Your Way to Success The ins and outs of What tomorrow’s moguls 34 Inspector Gadget online auctions are reading today A look at the hottest electronic toys 16 110 Stars of David 98 Survival of the Fittest 66 The Skyline’s the Limit Prominent Jews on The latest fitness trends A profile of one of Toronto’s Canada’s Walk of hottest real estate developers 92 102 Getting Your Business Fame 70 The Philanthropic Mind in the Green Learn the names behind the How to reduce your numbers and what motivates corporate carbon footprint them to keep giving
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Israeli Wines Since the 1980s, there has been From 1882 to the early 1980s Israel’s a respected wine critic helped put a remarkable transformation of wine industry was known almost Israeli wines on the international stage. Israeli wines including kosher. exclusively for its production of kosher Rogov held Israel’s wines to recognized Israel’s wine industry has grown and sacramental wines. However, in international benchmarks and this in to a level of sophistication that the 1980s a new market of boutique turn pushed Israeli winemakers to is recognized worldwide. wineries took hold in Israel. Margalit evaluate their wines with a more critical Winery pioneered the boutique wine appraisal and reach for quality wines. Over the course of a year, Israel market. Over the next several years produces about 40 million bottles of In the meantime, other wine critics the wine industry in Israel changed. wine. There are more than 13,500 acres had also started to take note of the While commercial wineries continued of land that are devoted to vineyards Israeli wine market. In 2007, influential to produce the majority of the country’s and Israel’s wineries stretch the entire American wine critic Robert Parker wines, smaller family owned wineries length of the country. Where once upon added the names of Israeli wines to his made their presence felt within the a time, vineyards were limited to the newsletter, The Wine Advocate. His wine industry. The boutique market areas around Tel Aviv and in the Upper 2012 appraisal of Israel’s latest wines was particularly attracted to the Galilee, today’s vineyards reach from gave several a score of 90 points. Wine Golan Heights and the Jerusalem the Golan Heights down to the Negev. scores are extraordinarily important to mountains because of the hot dry the success of wines helping producers The earliest wineries were developed summers and cool nights which help make a name for themselves. Scores in the 1800s. The first wineries were grapes reach their perfect ripeness. are awarded out of 100. Wine scores established in the Old City of Jerusalem. The early small boutique wineries bring credibility to the winery and The Shor family began in 1848 when in Israel included the production help boost financial success. A score Rabbi Yitzhak Galen “married the of wines that were not kosher. of 90 describes a wine of exceptional daughter of Aaron Shor, the owner Most reports on the growth and character and complexity. Among those of a wine store and decided to adopt improvement of Israeli wines note the earning 90 points were: Clos de Gat, her surname in order to make use of introduction of California technology Domaine du Castel, Margalit and Yatir, the permit they had from the Turkish and the competition boutique wineries as well as Carmel Mediterranean 2009. authorities, allowing him to open the as influencing the entire industry. These scores helped to confirm the fact winery.” Not too long afterwards, in Over the course of a year, Israel produces about The larger commercial wineries that Israeli wines are now considered 1870, the Efrat Winery was established 40 million bottles of wine. There are more than were affected by these developments among the best wines in the world. also in the Old City of Jerusalem. A little 13,500 acres of land that are devoted to vineyards and they took up the challenge to and Israel’s wineries stretch the entire length of the later, the Carmel winery was founded The largest commercial producers introduce higher quality bottling. country. Where once upon a time, vineyards were by Baron Edmond de Rothschild control more than 75% of the market limited to the areas around Tel Aviv and in the Upper in Rishon LeZion, south of Jaffa in “Rogov’s Guide to Israeli Wine,” first but this has not prevented boutique Galilee, today’s vineyards reach from the Golan Heights down to the Negev. 1882. The Shor Wineries including published in 2005, helped confirm the wineries from making their mark Azra, Zion and Hacormim, the Efrat fact that Israeli wines had grown ‘into on the world stage. Clos de Gat in winery, today known as Teperberg their own’ and moved well beyond the Jerusalem Mountains, Flam near 1870 Winery, and Carmel have been the traditional sacramental styles that Beit Shemesh, Margalit near Hadera, among the dominant commercial dictated the early years of Israel’s wine and Tulip near Haifa, are considered wineries for more than 100 years. industry. Daniel Rogov’s influence as among the best of the boutique
12 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 13 WINES TO WATCH TO WINES that “there is no quality wine and are experimenting contradiction with new exciting varietals. between making Many of the leading wines come from fine wine that vineyards in the cooler climate of competes with the the Upper Galilee. The expansion of world and rules vineyards means that winemakers of Kashhruth” benefit from the different terroirs to confirmed that produce a variety of flavourful and Israel’s kosher unique wines that reflect the variety wineries were of the different wine regions in Israel. indeed competing In addition, many of the most talented with the world’s Located in winemakers today have trained abroad finest. The and they are making a considerable celebration of the historic region impact on the Israeli wine industry. Israel’s status as producer There is no question that quality Israeli of Kleinburg lies of world class wines, both kosher and non-kosher, wineries. These wineries consistently quality wines was have ‘scored’ in the world of fine wines. Villaggio made the list of Israel’s top non-kosher evident in the first ever kosher wine wineries in Rogov’s Best Lists post festival held in Jerusalem in 2012. Ristorante each December on WineLovers A number of the smaller wineries, Discussion Group. In the 2011 edition Some of the Israeli wines available though not certified kosher, have of “The Ultimate Rogov’s Guide to at select LCBO stores in the GTA received world-wide acclaim as their Israeli Wines,” completed just before and through private order. bottles have reached the international his death in September of that year, (www.vinwines.com) market. Clos De Gat founded in Rogov praised familiar names: Carmel, 2001 (non-kosher) produced by • Clos De Gat Castel, Golan Heights and Yatir as Kibbutz Har’el continues to receive Ayalon Valley 2007 some of Israel’s finest kosher wines. some of the highest wine ratings in (at select LCBO stores) $47 95 Of the more than 380 wineries the industry. Both Rogov and Parker in Israel today, less than 10% have given Clos de Gat marks of 96 • Saslove Adom, of these are commercial and 90 on some of their bottles. Shiraz-Cabernet which means there are over Sauvignon $34 95 In the last decade, some of the VILLAGGIO 300 medium to boutique small wineries have added kosher sized wineries. Israel now • Flam Cabernet RISTORANTE certification to some of their vintages Sauvignon Reserve boasts hundreds of wineries or are in the process of becoming 2006 $76 00 which produce a wide, kosher which may have an effect flavourful variety of wines. on their growth within Israel and • Recanati Reserve in the kosher market and certainly Chef Antonio Barbiere and family have been bringing Israel’s largest wineries are Carmel and Single Vineyard speaks to the fact that kosher wines classic Mediterranean Italian cuisine to customers for over 25 years. Barkan, both of which produce certified Merlot 2007 and quality are not inconsistent. $ 95 Kosher wine. In 2010, Carmel Winery (available at Grafstein Wines) 28 Enjoy our extensive menu filled with imaginative dishes and prepared won a Decanter World Wine Awards Today, some Israeli wines go as high with the freshest ingredients to please any palate. trophy for Kayoumi Single Vineyard as $250 per bottle. Sweet sacramental • Enigma 2006 $ 00 Shiraz 2008, a kosher Red wine, and wine is still available but many wine (Margalit Boutique Winery) 98 Voted Best Italian Restaurant & Pizza • 1st and 2nd Annual Best of Vaughan 2011 & 2012 in 2012, Barkan won a Decanter Award makers are enjoying Israel’s new found Vaughan Today • Reader's Choice Awards for its Tzafit 2009. Rogov’s comment world class status as producer of fine 110 Nashville Road - Unit 11 Klienburg, Ontario • Canada • L0J 1C0 T 905.893.4888 • www.villaggio-ristorante.ca 14 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 the attacker now has the username and password to our real bank account, since the one they had us log in to is likely fake, and allowed them to fool us into providing them with that information
3. Spear-Phishing – people who do the same as phishing, only not through emails, but rather through physical access (meeting with us, pretending to be someone they are not), or calling us by phone – again, pretending to be someone they are not (like the CRA, our bank, the RCMP Etc.), and fooling us into giving them our personal information – including bank access credentials (like in Phishing), our SIN number, credit card number and more
4. Malware infection – Malware stands for “Malicious Software”. This includes things like:
by: Oren Paz a. Computer viruses (which can cause damage to our data, for example)
b. Computer worms (which can cause damage like a virus, but unlike a virus – can spread and attack by identity theft themselves, not requiring any human Who are you, and what The overwhelming majority of interact with actual people, and work sites, for example), but it also makes about us, like: bank and / or credit card intervention for that to happen) information about us today exists with actual paper-based documents the integrity (accuracy, authenticity, statements (account / card numbers, have you done with my c. Remote Access Trojans (RATs) ONLY either on computer systems, or - today we can access much of that completeness) and confidentiality full name and address information and Spyware (malware that is usually bank account? Identity is based on information that is stored information over various networks, (secrecy and privacy) of our information and more), medical documents spread by the attacker embedding it in Theft - A term you and processed by computers. This and in many cases - the Internet itself. much easier to compromise, expose (OHIP number, medical information, innocent or outright enticing files, like means, that a lot of that information is and disclose, and outright take over and drug information, etc.), government probably heard before, This makes our information much easier free applications, screensavers, movie not really handled by people directly manipulate. This is where Identity Theft information (like our T4, Records Of but - how much do you to access - which can be great, since files, music files, as links or attachments (as in - writing data on paper), but comes into play. It is far easier today, Employment, EI benefits and more) we no longer need to go to our bank in emails and more.) Unlike viruses know about it, and about rather by the computers and the for someone to access, modify, falsify, branch to make financial transactions 2. Phishing – people who send us or worms - RATs actually allow the software on those computers - some and takeover information about us. how it can affect you, and - we can do them over the Internet, nor emails which cause us to provide them attacker to take over our computer and of which is entered and processed do we need to go to physical shops, as information about us which can be used make it do things we never intended what to do about it? by actual people, while some is This can be done in now many of us shop online at “virtual” to take over our identity. Example: a or wanted it to do, as well as spy on us entered and processed by yet other many ways: Once upon a time, the information about shops. These features gave us a lot of fake email looking like it came from our and capture any keyboard strokes, computers and software applications. us was all in physical form - paper mobility, flexibility, global reach, simpler 1. Dumpster Diving – people who bank, warning us about some problem sites we visit, documents we create records, stored in physical facilities, Additionally, while in the past, to access and easier access to information and physically go through the documents with our account, and directing us to - and then send them to the attacker accessed and handled by “real” any information about us, we needed to services (like we can do with Service we throw away to the garbage, which click a link to log in to our account to people. This is no longer the case. physically go to one facility or another, Canada’s or Service Ontario’s web may contain sensitive information address that problem – at which point continued on page 46
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TRENDS • The 30 year amortization elsewhere in Toronto, here are some recorded. Now, Nowruz, Passover period has been scrapped interesting points to consider. and Easter fell in March this year in favour of 25 years Some say the name “Corktown” has the same sort of gentrification that Corktown is one of Toronto’s so there was a week when buying • First timers have to have a its origins from its early inhabitants, Cabbagetown experienced. Further, All we have to go on are indicators: oldest neighbourhoods and would fall anyway. But probably not minimum of 10% down many of whom were working class on the retail/commercial end of things, The Bank of Montreal has dropped its by 17%. This drop in sales has been • There is a $1,000,000 ceiling on a immigrants from County Cork, while empty storefronts still remain, fixed five year mortgage rate by .10 runs along Queen Street the trend since July of last year. government backed mortgage Ireland. Others say it is derived from Queen Street East is now sprinkled with points, to 2.99%, probably in an effort East from Jarvis to the DVP, • Investors are required to come to entice mortgage hunters to lock in. Sales for the first quarter of the the presence of distilleries, breweries unique stores, art galleries, and other in with 20% down just north of the Distillery and cork-stopper manufacturers in businesses. Take a walk along the street It’s a good thing to know what your year were down by 14% when District. Corktown is minutes the vicinity. Whatever the case may and check out the various building monthly payments will be for the next compared to last year. be, and whether you are an investor, permits on display in the storefront five years. A variable rate could offer Prices on the other hand have Contributors from the downtown core developer or first time homebuyer, windows. And with the current significant savings over fixed mortgage risen by 3.8% for the month and Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. rates. But still, it’s an interesting move, 3.2% for the quarter, due to a real and walking distance to the end result is still the same - restaurant boom that is changing the www.foresthilldowntown.com Corktown is the new kid in town. way Toronto eats and drinks, it is only and one that seems to signify that there shortage of decent listings. other great neighbourhoods 416-363-3473 a matter of time before the “Foodies” isn’t the same amount of borrowers Cheryl Berger: [email protected] Corktown’s revitalization has been “The average selling price and the such as Cabbagetown. make their way west from Leslieville. out there as there used to be. Meir Gluzberg: meir@ years in the making and is now showing MLS® Home Price Index Composite meirgluzberg.com However, unlike its great signs of progress. Simply stroll As for megaprojects, the West Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is Benchmark was up on a year-over- Vicky Tal: [email protected]
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24 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 25 Toronto council meetings us in Ontario’s Jewish Community and what positions he would take but run into the early hours of the will never forget how our former I doubt he would differ much from his morning when contentious issues Catholic Premier, Dalton McGuinty, father’s views on multiculturalism and used school funding as a wedge issue the appeasement of Quebec voters. are on the agenda. The six cities in the 2007 election. He criticized of York Region are less used to This past week, Trudeau spoke in supporters of Jewish schools for French in Quebec of his support late night partying or council “segregating” their children while for the status quo of the Senate meetings. They keep telling sending his own children to segregated since a disproportionate number us that the big city of Toronto Catholic elementary schools which of Senators hale from the French is taking over its surrounding require baptism certificates. province. I wonder what he would suburbs and marathon council If there is merit to the idea that say in English to Western Canadians meetings in Markham and politicians are inclined to vote in – hopefully not play the same game Vaughan may be one indication. patterns based on their gender as Arafat who said one thing in or religion, what about the voters? Arabic and the opposite in English. Markham residents came out in the Discussions in political circles often hundreds to debate the merits of Mayor Of course, we wouldn’t be aware of revolve around the political leanings Scarpetti’s vision for an NHL class much that goes on without constant of specific communities. Obviously, no arena in their city. It wasn’t so much the news updates. The media plays an community is homogenous in its voting arena, as the city’s offer of funding that important role in the game of politics patterns, yet there are definitely trends. got residents off their couches to give and voters are often left reeling by the While the Jewish community may differ deputations until well past midnight. seemingly endless corruption and on many issues at home, we remain manipulation. Whenever discussions steadfast in our support of the only The City of Vaughan’s recent council move towards the Jewish community democratic state in the Middle East and meeting on the merits of a casino and politics, I recall a lecture in the only Jewish state in the world, Israel. got residents so riled up that it did the 1980’s by a representative of a not convene until 3:30am. I wasn’t The Liberal Party of Canada had major media outlet who said that as surprised by the passing of the support from the vast majority of the after politics, “Jews are News.” motion to consider hosting a casino Jewish community until the last decade as I was by the demographics of the or two. At least part of the reason for vote. All male members, including the shift is what is seen by many as a Gila Martow hosts “Trending in York Region” on Rogers Cable TV in York Region, writes Mayor Bevilacqua, voted “Yea” lack of support by the Libs for Israel’s a regular column for several publications, while all four women voted “Nay.” right to defend itself. The steadfast serves on the Thornhill PC Riding Association support for Israel, and the precarious as Past-President, is a member of the It is interesting to wonder how many position it is in, by the Conservative board for the Thornhill Electoral District policy decisions are affected by the Party earned the devotion of many. Association for the Federal Conservatives as gender of our elected officials. With well as serving as President of the Beverley a record number of female premiers On the political spectrum, the Glen Ratepayers Association registered in Canada, it is evident that voters are more center positions taken by with the City of Vaughan. Follow @GilaJoy more than amenable to putting their the Conservatives – often called or search Gila Martow on Facebook. “X” beside feminine names. It could “Conservative-light” – helped to bring be mere coincidence, or a leveling support from Jewish quarters as did of the playing field, but I wonder effective outreach to the community. if there is more confidence in the With Justin Trudeau leading the stands women are likely to take. Liberals, it was thought that support If gender is likely to determine one’s from the Jewish community may return stance on important issues, perhaps now that Ignatieff as the leader is a the religion of candidates and voters distant memory. Trudeau junior has may be indicative as well. Many of yet to really show us what he’s about
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36 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 ustainable development is Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary today parents had their own successful development that meets the is part of the Belize Study Abroad business, a furniture store just north needs of the present without program, a not-for-profit training of the city of Toronto. It might seem Scompromising the ability center whose mission is to provide that Dehtiar’s decision to take an of future generations to meet their academic and experiential learning MBA was an obvious path for him, own needs. It contains within it two as well as volunteer opportunities. but the direction that Dehtiar would key concepts: the concept of ‘need,’ The program serves as a model of take would be out of the ordinary. in particular the essential needs of conservation land stewardship. Dehtiar the world’s poor, to which overriding spent several weeks planting trees and Throughout his studies Dehtiar was priority should be given, and the idea learning about the environment and thinking about what he wanted to do of limitations imposed by the state of the responsible use and protection of when he graduated. He knew that there 2 technology and social organization natural resources through conservation were “so many amazing things” that on the environment’s ability to and sustainable practices. business could do to help make things meet present and future needs.1 happen. His experiences up to that The experience in Belize was time, environmental stewardship and Sustainability has been a matter of instructive for Dehtiar and travel through developing countries, public discourse for some time. The in many ways served as a Dehtiar focused his attention on how Report of the World Commission on model for the type of work the world of business might partner Environment and Development, quoted Dehtiar would pursue. It also with sustainable development, both L de htiar ta above, was published in l987. Today, confirmed for him his joy of of which he was passionate about. twenty-six years later, the issues are travel. Being in university did : : just as pressing in regards to the needs not stop Dehtiar from continuing If you are Tal Dehtiar, a young man of the world’s poor and concern for the to explore the world. who looks beyond the expected environment. Sustainability takes into boundaries of business and who has consideration the social, political as As part of his undergraduate studies, ideas about what the world could be, well as ecological aspects of growth; he went on an exchange program to the you sit down with your good friend, National University of Singapore. This, in other words, the ‘health’ of the world who is also in the MBA program of course, provided him with additional as it is affected by development. with you and come up with a plan. In travel opportunities that he could not 2004, Dehtiar and Michael W. Brown Committing words to paper are pass up. He visited the neighboring founded MBAs without Borders. steps that can lead to action. countries of Malaysia, Cambodia, Committing to action requires passion, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. When Dehtiar and Brown founded determination and dedication. MBAs without Borders (MWB), the Through his travel experiences, program filled a gap and a huge When Tal Dehtiar was finishing his Dehtiar developed an appreciation need—it would provide opportunities MBA from McMaster University, he of the cultural diversity in the world Get to know him for MBA professionals to go abroad and asked himself what it was that he and an understanding of how different it would help build small businesses wanted to do. He knew that he loved cultures interact. The more he saw,
ve r story in economically struggling nations. business and he knew that he was not the more he began to speculate As Dehtiar and Brown conceived someone who ‘wanted to climb the about the possibilities that existed for Tal Dehtiar of the idea, they were looking to corporate ladder.’ What Tal Dehtiar creating meaningful experiences. recruit top MBAs with a passion to from oakville to africa by April Laufer wanted to do was to change the world. After completing his undergraduate give back to the community, in this At 17, just out of high school, Dehtiar degree from Western University in case a community defined by global decided he wanted to spend some London Ontario, Dehtiar spent a year needs. At the back of their minds was time volunteering. He searched travelling throughout Latin America. the idea that their program would for somewhere to go and found the challenge the negative image that MBA Dehtiar decided he would go on to Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in professionals do little to help others. Belize, a small English speaking do an MBA. His older brother, Eitan, Central American Country. 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42 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 Improve Canada A New Era proved successful in Europe and that creating a Home Improvement Centre area which gives consumers a variety of looking for and will easily be able to lot more enjoyable and satisfying. Asia, is something that has arrived was exactly what the city needed. options and an year-round construction compare products, design and prices. Though it is a lot of work, there is no in Home in the GTA thanks to the drive and and renovation trade show which will For the businesses in the mall, they “It was a logical idea” says Chekhter. question that Chekhter is enjoying every determination of Oleg Chekhter. offer consumers a variety of brand names will have lots of exposure because Improvement “Home renovation projects mean that moment. Asked what his plans are and a range of products and prices. The there will more people in one day Chekhter, an air space and civil aviation people have to use up their limited when this project is finished Chekhter Shopping. structure of the project is condominiums, than a regular showroom might have engineer in Latvia, came to Canada leisure time hours to make decisions said he would like to bring Improve the businesses owns their stores. over two years. For the city, the mall a little over twenty years ago. He has and find the products that they want.” Canada to cities across North America. Improve Canada is a new and exciting Chekhter is excited about the companies is an exciting new destination point been involved in different businesses Chekhter knew there was a better way. concept that brings together a variety which have joined so far. More than 80% in the home renovation business that Oleg Chekhter including renovation/construction of home renovation and construction As co-owner of Improve Canada Chekhter of the space has already been sold. For will draw thousands to its location. projects for high-end residential and retailers all under one roof. Boasting admits that it has been a lot of work all the demands of the project Chekhter office buildings. However, it was while “Home improvement makes people over 320,000 square feet of shopping but he is all smiles as he explains “the happily admits “It is meeting my vision.” renovating his own home that he saw happy and people spend a lot of time space, customers will be able to browse project is moving along quite nicely.” through a range of quality products and there was a gap in the renovation Improve Canada is a win-win scenario and invest their heart into their projects,” services all related to home improvement. business. Travelling from one retailer Improve Canada combines three business for customers, businesses and the city. says Chekhter. With the opening of across town to another to try to find the models—a mall which will bring in traffic, Customers will have the convenience of Improve Canada expected late summer The concept, which has already products he wanted convinced Chekhter competitive businesses within the same coming to a mall to find what they are 2014 that investment just became a 44 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 45 continued from page 16 financial existence on a number that be things you might have also shared “serenity”, but it is no longer written can easily be “stolen”, and because our with other people - not to mention even in a way that any dictionary lists it. (who now knows our bank account banks and other similar institutions rely posted them on your Facebook page… username and password, for example). on such easy to fake methods to prove If you have to use such authentication E. Monitor your financial Ask yourself this: what do banks require people’s identity, and the ease in which questions – tell your service provider activities and records on from people in order to create a new attackers can today gain access to our you want to provide fake answers an ongoing and frequent bank account in your name, which can information and use it (an attacker can instead of real ones, so for example: basis, trying to identify then be used to create debt in your make fake credit card purchases on our “My favourite vacation spot is Planet name? The name in an online shop in the US, while Jupiter”, or “My first girl-friend’s name is possibly suspicious the attacker actually resides in another Angelina Jolie”, “My first home address activities which may country altogether) - this makes us both was 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, indicate possible ID extremely vulnerable to D.C.”, etc. - these kind of answers are compromise, including being the victims of Identity obviously fake, but that’s what makes Theft, as well as putting the them more secure to use, since they asking for your credit onus of proof on us to prove are harder for an attacker to guess, and report from one of the pressure on the government - your that is true not just for adults, but also that we are NOT the ones who probably impossible for them to know two Canadian credit Federal MP and your MPP, to amend children and even infants, and if one made these transactions, took (assuming you didn’t tell them to anyone bureaus - which you are the way the Federal and Provincial does become a victim - they are more these mortgages, else). Your service provider should not governments assign identity to people likely to suffer severe financial and other or did any other adverse thing the care what your answer is - as long as it allowed to get once a to a more secure alternative than the SIN damage, than they are to able recover identity thief did using our identity. remains a secret between you and them year for free, to see if - for example, as well as to legislate laws from it quickly and without harm. answer is: a fake ID, any credit has been listed that provide more legal protection and Applying political pressure to address It is not uncommon for people d. Change your login passwords to like an Ontario Driver’s License, for indemnification to customers who were the weaknesses of the ways our ID is to lose their entire life’s savings, various accounts (like your bank, credit on your name without example (Google “fake Ontario driver’s victims of ID Theft and mandate banks currently claimed, proven, used and physical possessions and outright card provider, etc.) frequently, do not you knowing about it. license” and see how people were able and other institutions to use stronger protected may be the only way to really get to bankruptcy as a result of re-use previously used passwords to get these before, and how easy it is methods of authentication (as opposed make our odds better than they are now, falling victim to ID Theft. for as long as possible (in case they If you do find anything suspicious to get them even now), and any other to the aforementioned authentication but we appear to be far from achieving were compromised), and choose - notify the institution’s security form of ID - which can be employee documents required to open accounts, this goal so far. There are companies So what can we do passwords that are both easy for you to department (like your bank) identity card, issued by a well-known to protect ourselves or the aforementioned authentication that provide ID Theft monitoring and remember (so you don’t have to write immediately, notify the RCMP employer, bearing your photograph, from ID Theft then? questions, or your bank card PIN, for alerting services, and insurance them down, or write them down but immediately, as well as the credit or a debit or credit card (again, all bureaus – to have them flag your example - since, as explained earlier, companies that provide ID Theft 1. Protect your personal information in an obfuscated way in a note full of easy to fake and / or steal from you). account as being under the suspicion insurance - those can all be very useful from compromise. This includes: misleading and unrelated information of fraud. See: http://www.servicecanada. and beneficial, depending on the “fine As for activities that require your in your cellphone, for example, to help print” of each one’s service contract, Shredding our physical paper gc.ca/eng/sin/fraud/fraud. SIN number - like applying for a a. you remember them - you can also and are certainly worth looking into. documents when we want to shtml for more information mortgage, for example - all the attacker make them “fake” phone contacts, discard them needs to do is either use one of the again obfuscating them as much as you f. Never respond to emails can aforementioned methods, or break in to can to make it hard for an attacker to b. NEVER giving our SIN number over that require you to provide all be easily Oren Paz is a former Lead any former employee you EVER worked know what they actually are) as well as the phone or email to ANYONE. See http:// personal information or “stolen” from you, in Information Security Consultant for for - including that neighborhood hard to guess by attackers (so - NOT the Israeli Air Force, CISSP, (ISC) www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/protect/protect. click on links in emails that require you which case you are presumed guilty ² convenience store, restaurant or the name of your kids, pets, spouse, Certified CISSP Instructor, ISO27001 shtml for more information about protecting your SIN to login to any site or any other links, of any activity made with your bank or Lead Auditor, ISO27001 Lead bar you might have worked in years etc.) and hard to find through tools as they could lead to your computer credit card, and could be financially Implementer, ITIL, PDCA Security ago, whose level of security could c. NEVER use information that other that search for common passwords getting infected with malware. When ruined trying to exonerate yourself consulting, Vaughan, Ontario be practically non-existent, but as an people may know about you as answers based on “normal” dictionary based in doubt - call the relevant institution’s from responsibility and liability). Email: [email protected] to authentication questions for your words - so instead of having the employer of yours - they might still security department (like your bank Website: http://www.pdca-security.com password “serenity”, for example - have your SIN number on record. bank, cable/Internet/phone provider, or credit card provider) and ask Unfortunately, in the current state of Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin. which is an English word appearing etc. - questions like: “What is your for their guidance on what to do things as explained here, no one can com/pub/oren-paz/2/933/801 The problem here is, that because favourite vacation spot?” or “What is in the dictionary as it is, use the really prevent falling victim to ID Theft the government has based our entire the name of your best friend?” can password “$3R3n!tY” which also means 2. Start to actively apply political at any reliable level of certainty - and
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48 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 49 continued from page 38 business people come on board? In an interview with Jewish Review (JR), from three to twelve months. that generates income for rural women For each and every position MWB Dehtiar was asked about the vetting working in the production of unique There is no doubt that the people In order to get their program underway, posted on their charity website, they process for the MWB program. handicrafts using traditional Swazi who participated in MWB believed the MWB founders had to find the received hundreds of applications. skills, and in Rwanda MWB worked “We hired, not based on where they in its vision: “A world where every leading social entrepreneurs in with WE-ACTx, an international- MWB arranged the logistics for the did their degree or even their age. local entrepreneur has the means to the countries with which they were community based initiative launched project participants by arranging visas, We hired them based on their ability succeed and bring their community going to be involved. They needed to by AIDs physicians and activists accommodations, vaccines, monthly to demonstrate an understanding out of poverty.”3 They were committed identify the projects and have enough devoted to increasing access to HIV stipends and flights. However, due to for unique cultures; whether they to helping provide business solutions information for the MBAs to help them testing care, treatment and education at the nature of the program, some of could manage with little oversight as well as education that would plan and realize the goals of the project. the grassroots level. Besides bringing the parameters of the actual projects and work independently. These lead to sustainable development. their business acumen to a variety The mission: MBAs would offer were unknown. The candidate might were the key considerations.” There were several aspects of the of enterprises they also had to bring their assistance and expertise to agree to help on one type of project The MBAs worked for a small stipend MWB program that distinguished social skills; there were occasions non-profits and small businesses but when the person arrived in the that covered basic expenses, food, it from other international service where they might have to politely in developing countries in order community, it was possible that the and housing but for the most part, they help programs. For one thing, the refuse the offer of African brides. to build sustainable development project changed from a finance project were volunteering. Funding for the focus of MWB was working with that impacted positively to a marketing one or from a health MWB was attracting notice from program came from donations from grassroots social entrepreneurs. on the social and economic care project to an agricultural one. NGOs and Investment Funds around For another, MWB responded to lives of the communities. individuals and corporate partnerships the world. When they needed to the wishes of their field partners by In many cases, it was a sink or with Deloitte, CIDA (Canadian recruit international MBAs for their There was no question that there contextualizing their programs to swim proposition. Could the International Development Agency), own contract and full term positions was an important role that could be person be flexible enough to International Finance Corporation and meet the project needs as defined they came directly to MWB which Oliberté : Female’s Shoe - Hana played by MWB but would talented by them. This meant letting the local adapt to the project’s needs? USAID. The projects varied anywhere helped companies recruit MBAs experts lead. In addition, the MWB for permanent as well as short-term program had expectations of their global opportunities. Just two years The MWB program received requests field partners—they had to contribute into the project, Brown and Dehtiar for help from hundreds of small 15-50% of the cost of the MBAs’ remained enthusiastic about their businesses but it was only able to fund expenses. As described on the MWB mission: “contributing to the business a small number; between 2004-2009, QUALITY WINDOWS website, this aspect of the program and social development of upcoming MWB filled about one hundred of “establish[ed] local ownership, value WE DELIVER WHAT WE PROMISE nations through work rotation of MBA these requests. This was all the more and accountability which [are] key We give every job complete attention, regardless of size or scope. professionals.”4 The work was exciting, disappointing because at the same ingredients to project success.” MWB and they looked forward to things time it had applications from thousands Call us for professional described success “as the day when getting “more challenging and fun.” of MBAs. While funding continued to our partners in the field don’t need us.” WINDOW & DOOR fall short of expectations, there was no REPLACEMENT Over the next three years, MWB While most of the MBAs that question that MWB was providing a successfully placed hundreds of MWB recruited had extensive service that was making a difference. MBAs in international projects. The international experience, they people recruited by MWB worked After five years with MWB Dehtiar was still faced challenges. They had in more than twenty-five developing speculating about what he wanted to to quickly gain an appreciation countries in Africa, South-East Asia, do. MWB’s international reputation was of how socio/political and South Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin well-established. The value of offering cultural behaviours impacted America (including Mexico) and the international experience in business on business practices as well Caribbean. The projects ranged from development had attracted several as dealing with some of the financial and income-generation to professional service corporations. most vulnerable and poorest Call now to book your healthcare, agriculture, and climate Being familiar with CDC Development in the community, women and WOODWORKING change. The idea that corporate social Solutions (previously known as Citizen FREE ESTIMATE those suffering from AIDs. & CABINETRY INC. responsibility was just good sense will Development Corps) which worked 51 Roysun Rd., Unit #13 Woodbridge, ON L4L 8P9 In Swaziland, MWB worked with Gone certainly be a part of the important in developing small and medium Cell: 647-688-7484 Tel: 905-850-9898 Fax: 905-850-9848 custom cabinetry for the discerning consumer Rural, a small grassroots enterprise legacy of the MWB program. sized business, Dehtiar made the WWW.QUALITY-WINDOWS.CA t: 905 677 5888 f: 905 677 5889 e: [email protected] SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 51 where we originally planned to build our factory. Liberty, in French liberté, and the “O” reflects being a proud Canadian, Oliberté, O Canada, that’s how we got the name.”6
If starting your own business isn’t challenging enough, Dehtiar told JR that he views this adventure as part of “changing the way the world sees Africa and other developing nations.” Dehtiar comments on the “trillions of dollars of traditional aid that have been spent in Africa and how so many countries are still struggling.” Oliberté : Manilo Shoe “If you look at the G8 countries,” said Dehtiar, “what really built them is the difference in the world. In a YouTube Getting the people that he needed was orders. To describe the situation fact that they all have very strong and video he talks about the idea for his a daunting task due in part to the fact as frustrating would be an thriving small businesses, and partly company with pride. Dehtiar isn’t that Dehtiar maintained his Ontario understatement. In addition, there because of that, have strong and working in Ethiopia because he residence and was travelling back and were design problems that Dehtiar Oakville’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2013) thriving middle classes. That’s really wants to make cheap shoes; in fact, forth between Africa and his home in thought he had already dealt with. Tal Dehtiar of Oliberté Limited the engine of any economy. If you look (Tal Dehtiar pictured right with he explains, because of its hand- Oakville. While, there is no question The delay on the promised orders Diamond Partner Mario Paron of KPMG) at Asia, Latin America, only recently made process, choices of materials, that his experiences with MWB would have cost Oliberté hundreds of did they begin to turn the corner. plus logistical considerations, it is helped to prepare him for some of the thousands in lost revenue. In addition, Africa- it’s still a work in progress- but quite expensive. (This would be challenges he would face, there were Dehtiar was facing repeated difficulties the opportunity is here and now.” one of the reasons that he would be still some very trying experiences. decision that they were a logical fit profits only because of a weakening with Canadian Customs officials who turned down on the Dragon’s Den.) The cost of establishing his business for taking over MWB. When CDC economic climate was dismissed by In his newest adventure, Dehtiar wanted to charge Oliberté import tariffs 5 in Africa was especially challenging Development Solutions acquired Dehtiar. Though he understood that remains positive, determined and For Dehtiar, this long term project is on its goods. Dehtiar was ahead of the as he was “turned down by banks MBAs without Borders in 2009, Dehtiar there would be those who would be passionate. The goal of Oliberté about building up the middle class game here, but even though he knew only because of the African thing.” was ready to start his next project. tempted to go back to high paying is to sell more and more shoes in Africa specifically in sub-Saharan that under the” least developed country He didn’t have money for training corporate jobs, his experience with so that they can provide more Africa. Even so, Dehtiar has several tariff” the world’s poorest countries “I’m proud of what we accomplished in programs or for bringing on staff to do MWB taught him that there were requirements regarding the companies were allowed to export to Canada duty 5 years” said Dehtiar. “It was a fair paying jobs in Africa. All he marketing and sales. In 2011 when he thousands who wanted the opportunity with which he works. His decision to free, there were still explanations and great experience, we did a lot of has to do-- is “get it right.” fell behind in paying his staff, Dehtiar to work toward a healthier global partner with particular companies is waiting to speak to supervisors who good, but I had a sense that there was JR asked whether he felt that the social had to re-mortgage his home to pay his community. Work in developing based on how they treat their workers would eventually come and eventually more that I could do but with a company’s bills and in order to make justice issues that he has committed to in addition to their understanding and apologize for the misunderstanding.7 countries had value. “It doesn’t payroll for the coming months. Since different approach.” make his business more complicated. have to be selfless,” he said. “It can valuing quality work and their ability the launch of Oliberté Dehtiar And of course, like any business, In looking at the success of the MWB also be good for your career.” to meet deadlines. “Business is complicated,” Dehtiar had yet to pay himself a salary. some things you can’t predict like if a program, there is no doubt that Dehtiar responded, “because it involves machine breaks or your new design made it happen. His commitment and In 2009, Dehtiar launched Oliberté Then, at the start of 2012, choices; but workers’ rights are doesn’t sell. Then there was the time passion were extraordinary. In 2009, Footwear. The company’s headquarters when his promised order exactly that - a right. And that he had to reject a few thousand pairs when McCombs School of Business had are in Oakville, Canada and the of shoes to some of his is not complicated at all.” of shoes because of poor quality. a workshop on “MBA Jobs You’ve Never products are manufactured in Addis higher end companies Considered” which featured non- Ababa, Ethiopia. Oliberté is the first 2010 was an exciting year for Dehtiar. was delayed, Dehtiar was After outsourcing the production of profits, Dehtiar had already been in the shoe company to work exclusively He had a new project underway that facing the possibility that his shoes for three years, Dehtiar game for five years. The discussion in Africa. “Oliberté is a play on the would fulfill his passion for business the company would not be that MBAs were considering non- word liberty and Liberia which is and his determination to make a able to fulfil the upcoming continued on page 76
52 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 53 A brief overview with the Education Sector leading still exists, adds Adler, but it is more at 40.8% and the Corporate Sector covert. Ms. Adler, who is currently of stories about lagging with only 17.4%. working in an NGO, (lots of women www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/diversity/ in management positions there), women in business resources/DiversityLeads_Gender_2012.pdf says that in her work associations, has a remarkably 2013 she still has to deal with the view that similar theme: A Globe and Mail editorial noted business is an ‘old boys’ network.” “The pace of change when it comes And ‘boys’ do continue to dominate 2010 to gender parity on corporate boards the business world, especially, but not Women made up 47.3% of the has been glacial. Women account for exclusively, at the corporate level. Canadian workforce, but held only just 14.4 per cent of 17.7% of senior officer positions at all 3,992 board seats Financial Post 500 companies; more at Canada’s 500 “While women do play than 30% of companies in the study largest organizations, Women in had no women senior officers. including publicly prominent roles in every www.newswire.ca/en/story/930563/hsbc- traded companies, BUSINESS women-in-business-leadership-awards- crown corporations established-at-eight-canadian-universities profession from engineering Beyond the Glass Ceiling. and Canadian subsidiaries of large to academia there still remains by April Laufer 2011 The Conference Board of Canada’s multinationals. That analysis of Statistics Canada data percentage has that one glaring exception: showed that women in senior budged only a few points upwards over corporate Canada” management positions had not the last 10 years. grown over the last two decades. www.conferenceboard.ca/insideedge/2011/ Forty-one per cent of nov2011/nov10-womenseniormgmnt.aspx companies still have According to Adler, there was a cost for no women at all on their boards.” women entering into business and other 2012 www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/ A Catalyst report on women in the editorials/its-time-for-women-to-leap-over- professions. “I experienced a lot of Canadian workforce reported that the-boardroom-barrier/article8763489/ sexist comments in the early days when I was working. During my interview, I women comprised 35.4% of all Personal choice or can’t tell you how many interviewers management positions and 22.9% of old boys’ network? suggested I look for a job in personnel. all senior management positions. Though every report includes reasons www.catalyst.org/knowledge/statistical- Women who wanted to succeed had why women should be more visible in overview-women-workplace to sacrifice a lot and were called the corporate boardroom, such as the demeaning names. Men dominated fact that women can be particularly An International Business Report senior management positions.” notes that the number of women innovative; companies with more holding senior management female directors are more profitable; Adler’s comments are echoed in roles in Canada declined from women managers outperform the essay “The Sexual Harassment men in leadership competencies 28% in 2011 to 25% in 2012. of Uppity Women.” The title seems www.newswire.ca/en/story/937667/ the fact remains that control of the to be something that belongs to a number-of-women-in-senior-management- boardroom still belongs to men. 1950s comedic review, but Jenifer falls-in-canada-rises-in-europe (http://zengerfolkman.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/ Berdahl, the author, is a professor the-results-are-in-women-are-better-leaders/); Ryerson report on Women in at the University of Toronto, Rotman Senior Leadership Positions in Cheryl Adler, an MBA who graduated School of Management. According to the GTA states the rates of female in 1982 from the University of Toronto, Berdahl (2007) women who exhibit representation in leadership roles says that there was gender bias “masculine characteristics” are subject range dramatically across sectors; when she was first hired. Today, it to more harassment because they do
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not conform to gender stereotypes. Against these seemingly dismal Micallef, founder of Oliver Capital Referring to studies in the 1990s and reports are the success stories. In the Partner. At the start of 2013, the early 2000s, Berdahl suggests that Financial Post’s 2011 list of Canada’s premiers in Alberta, British Columbia, “gender harassment against women is Most Powerful Women: Top 100 there Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, primarily targeted at those who violate were CEOs, presidents, directors, Ontario and Quebec are women. gender ideals.” A woman’s gender senior partners, and entrepreneurs. (http://business.financialpost.com/2011/12/06/ ideal? Modesty, deference and warmth. Among the names of CEOs were Elyse canadas-most-powerful-women-top-100/) Allan, GE Canada; Bonnie Brooks On the subject of whether Despite these amazing success stories, Hudson’s Bay women should try to the February 15th 2013 editorial in Co.; Sue Paish, behave like ‘one of the the Globe and Mail pointed out that Pharmasave boys’ Berdahl says, while women do play prominent Drugs Ltd.; “This research suggests roles in every profession from company that acting like “one engineering to medicine to academia presidents of the boys” by being there still remains that “one glaring included assertive and leader- exception: corporate Canada.” Christine www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/ like may not be the best ADVANCED CONCRETE SOLUTIONS Magee, Sleep editorials/its-time-for-women-to-leap-over- strategy for women Country Canada; the-boardroom-barrier/article8763489/ who wish to succeed Micheline Martin, So the question for women FROM THE INDUSTRY LEADERS in male-dominated Royal Bank of occupations. Women, in business is: Canada; directors who were seen as included Christina How to get that having so-called Commercial & Residential Commercial & Residential Commercial & Residential Nancy Chapelle, world of corporate masculine personalities, content and Canada to change RESTORATION WATERPROOFING EPOXY FLOORING i.e. assertiveness, dominance and programming, TVO; Kay Blair, from exclusive to independence, “were harassed more Community MicroSkills Development more inclusive? than women in female-dominated Centre; corporate directors such as organizations, and women in male- Statistics from 2010 showed that at Gail Cook-Bennett, Chair, Manulife Authorized Distributor dominated organizations who had Rotman (The University of Toronto), of Xypex® Products in Ontario Financial Corp.; Guylaine Saucier, BMO relatively masculine personalities 29% of the students were women; at Financial Group; plus entrepreneurs were sexually harassed the most.” Schulich York University, 30%; The such as Eveline Charles, founder of (www-2.rotman.utoronto.ca/facbios/ Ivey School of Western Ontario had file/Berdahl%20JAP%202007.pdf) EvelineCharles Salons; and Margo 905-764-9273 www.saroma.com 905-564-0226 www.asepoxy.com RICHMOND HILL MISSISSAUGA 56 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 57 Organization of Women in 3. The RBC Momentum Award for roles and increasing the diversity of “Women who exhibit “masculine characteristics” International Trade (1989) entrepreneur who has successfully Canada’s corporate boards. Launched Non profit designed to promote women overcome obstacles and delivered peer mentoring program 2005 for are subject to more harassment because they doing business internationally; 10% or more growth, year over advice, problem solving, integration of members include women year, for more than three years. business and personal considerations, entrepreneurs, service providers support and networking. do not conform to gender stereotypes such as 4. TPH Sustainability and business women involved in http://www.wxnetwork.com/ Award for incorporating international trade. Networking, modesty, deference and warmth” environmental initiatives. Women of Influence Magazine educational opportunities. Quarterly magazine dedicated to the www.owit-toronto.ca 5. Profit Award for Excellence advancement of professional women. Professional in Entrepreneurship for www.womenofinfluence.ca/ Women’s launching and building one or more successful Women in Leadership Network (1997) Associations/ a slightly largely number at 32%. A Over the last decade, the numbers of HSBC Women in Business Canadian based non profit companies with a track record Research at MBA study by Catalyst published in July 2012 women enrolling in MBA programs Leadership Award 2011-2016 working to connect women of growth and profitability. Schools in Ontario reported that women in Canada earned have not changed significantly. One HSBC Bank Canada has established with one another and with Women in Capital 34.5% of MBAs in 2010-2011 compared thing that has changed over the past the HSBC Women in Business key male business contacts. Markets (WCM) (1995) DeGroote Women in to 34.1% in 2002-2003. 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64 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 65 President, CEO & Chairman, Skyline International Development By Croydon Richmond
Left brain, right brain, heart – Gil Blutrich Gil Blutrich has it all, and the Canadian real estate market Changing the Skyline is better for his unflappable spirit of entrepreneurism.
Just 17 years ago, Blutrich was living in Israel and working as a real estate agent. Today, he is at the helm of Skyline International Development Inc., one of Canada’s most dynamic real estate development companies. For someone who set out to be a hotel manager, he is living proof that passion combined with fact that Skyline had already shown careful planning and forward thinking such a penchant for success drew can lead to unprecedented success. the interest of impressive investors, including the Israel Land Development Blutrich’s story is one of synchronicity; Company. ILDC is one of that country’s as he started looking for a way to oldest and most respected public diversify his portfolio in 1998, Canada firms traded on the Tel Aviv stock was in full swing toward an upward exchange. ILDC acquired nearly real estate trend. He visited 15 years one-third of Skyline, with Blutrich’s ago, and concluded that this would development company in Israel be the perfect move for him, both retaining the balance of the equity. professionally and personally. “My wife and I have young children, and we felt Flash forward to 2004, a milestone that the Toronto area is a great place to year for the real estate entrepreneur, raise our family,” he says. “It is easy who was named Ernst and Young’s to understand why Toronto, Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year. He also and Canada continue to rank high in called into play his hospitality roots global surveys for quality of life.” and opened the Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre in downtown Toronto. The savvy businessperson first Hot on the heels of that success, targeted an under-served niche, the Blutrich completed development of extended-corporate-stay market. With the Cosmopolitan Hotel in the heart the help of other investors, by 2001, of the city’s Financial District. Like the Skyline amassed quite the portfolio Pantages, the Cosmopolitan garnered of several hundred condos under international attention by being the only contract. Not one to rest on his laurels, Canadian hotel that made Condé Nast he broadened his vision to include Traveller Magazine’s “Hot List” of the larger projects with a commercial/ 60 very best new hotels in the world. resort component – especially as many such properties were going By 2007, Canada was slipping into for prices below replacement cost recession, and several established, at the time. This situation and the amenity-equipped Ontario resort Horseshoe Copeland profile SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 67 properties became available for and US governments, but he did it. “As soon as I visited Port McNicoll amazingly low prices. Blutrich turned He arranged for this well-loved ship for the first time, I was fascinated by Skyline’s attention to acquiring to return to its original Port McNicoll its potential and its history,” Blutrich historic properties and turning them home to an impressive resident/media explains. “The Ossawippi cars and into lifestyle communities. The first fanfare in 2012, and it has already the Keewatin are some of our national was Port McNicoll Resort Village been transformed into a museum. treasures. Our master plan pays near Midland, Ontario, with its deep-water harbour. Just 90 minutes from Toronto, this 825-acre master- planned community on the shores of Georgian Bay was once owned by Canadian Pacific Railway. Skyline’s Deerhurst Golf Cottage remarkable waterfront redevelopment includes residential lots, substantial urban Toronto again, in 2010, Skyline already-serviced lands with existing Communities’ portfolio. Everything commercial space and two unique was part of the group who purchased amenities and cash flow. It’s difficult Skyline touches is top-notch and sells attractions that are helping to preserve The King Edward Hotel in the city’s to get financing for resorts or for remarkably reasonable prices. precious pieces of Ontario’s past. Financial District. This well-loved hospitality organizations in Canada. “Why not make the most of all of our Skyline obtained rezoning Toronto icon features old-world, turn of My understanding of hospitality and projects?” Blutrich says. “It’s a win-win the century charm and sophisticated our acquisition philosophy give us situation for Skyline and our buyers.” permission to move eight comforts. Skyline and Dundee Realty an edge. We also recognize that In November 2011, Skyline received Ossawippi Express railway Corporation transformed three many of our resort purchasers are its first major institutional investment cars from Orillia to Port vacant floors into luxury condos, registered in our hotel and resort when Ned Goodman and Dundee McNicoll to be refurbished which sold out within three weeks database, so we already have a Corporation invested $10 million as and become part of the $1.7 and the hotel is being refurbished relationship with our future buyers.” equity, and Scotiabank (through its billion redevelopment. Lady of the Lakes comes home - Historic Titanic Era S.S. Keewatin to be the cornerstone of new over the next three-four years. port McNicoll community. On hand to greet the last Edwardian Steamship in the world June 23, Later that same year, Skyline made Dynamic Funds) invested $10 million. 2012 were (I-r) Sgt. Rick Morris, RCMP (retired): Skyline’s Gil Blutrich: Capt. Eric Conroy: Capt. Blutrich’s road to phenomenal success their first investment in the US market, Goodman, Oscar Belaiche, the main The cars are housed in a replica of the Matt Fogg (tug Wendy Annel): and Staff Sgt. Michel Pelletier, RCMP turned north again in 2011, this time purchasing the Cleveland Arcade, investment manager of Dynamic town’s original Ossawippi Express train station in Port McNicoll’s new tribute to Port McNicoll’s past within season resort property located less to Ontario’s coveted Muskoka cottage America’s oldest indoor shopping Funds, and former Premier Mike Heritage Park. As focal points for a mixed-use community that will than an hour’s drive from Toronto and country. Skyline purchased the mall, and 293-room hotel, currently Harris now sit on Skyline’s board to the redevelopment, they join the carry residences and businesses only 15 minutes from Barrie. In addition renovated iconic Deerhurst Resort, under the Hyatt Regency Flag. A hub help guide the company’s growth. historically significant S.S. Keewatin, into the future in style.” Speaking of to two championship golf courses, the which had served as host to the 2010 for the historic Gateway District, the He’s the epitome of the human dynamo the last Edwardian passenger style, the Keewatin will be closed for resort is home to 26 alpine ski runs, G8 Summit. This community features 55,000 square foot retail space is concept. Since he arrived in Canada, steamship in the world. The grand a few days in summer 2013 while it 67 km of cross-country ski trails, two two championship golf courses, 760 currently undergoing a face-lift. Blutrich has invigorated the real estate old dame was the final survivor of is used for filming for an episode of year-round and five seasonal dining acres of recently renovated four- Blutrich has thought of everything, economy, created jobs, inspired a the Titanic-era Canadian Pacific CBC’s tremendously popular series options, 101 newly renovated hotel season lakeside facilities, plus a private including developing Skyline’s Shizen new way of approaching a family- steamship fleet, and until Blutrich “Murdoch Mysteries.” Cool, indeed. rooms and 40 condo suites. Skyline is federally registered airport – all just Spa™ locations in downtown Toronto, friendly four-season lifestyle - and is came onto the scene, a long-forgotten successfully selling whole-ownership two hours from Toronto. Skyline sold Back on Blutrich’s entrepreneurial Horseshoe and Deerhurst Resorts. preserving history in the process. He relic of Canada’s maritime history. condominiums at the base of the ski out 120 redeveloped suites in just 48 path, 2008 proved yet another busy To enhance this four-season lifestyle came to this country in a whirlwind hill. “With our aging population and hours, and has launched a collection year, with Skyline’s purchase of the last approach, Skyline also introduced move, with fantastic ideas and the The ship had sat on Michigan’s so many working families looking for of Golf Cottages nestled around one shores since the late 1960s and was piece of land available for skyscraper SkyLife Club, a membership program business know-how to morph them ways to maximize their precious time of the resort’s courses in addition to destined for destruction. A history development in downtown Toronto for (for purchase). SkyLife Club, Ontario’s into reality. In little more than a decade, off, the idea of owning at Horseshoe homesites available for purchase within buff as well as astute entrepreneur, the future creation of Skyline Tower first-ever city and country club, he has transformed Skyline into one opens up a whole new world of a neighbouring nature sanctuary. Blutrich set out to save the Kee, as it is in the heart of the Financial District. offers family-oriented recreational, of Canada’s hottest developers. As for recreation and leisure,” Blutrich says. affectionately known. It took five years That year, Skyline also acquired “The thing with Horseshoe and leisure, social and travel activities Gil Blutrich and Skyline International of negotiating with the owner, Canadian Horseshoe Resort, a 680-acre four- Fluctuating between resort country and Deerhurst is that we purchased and benefits through Skyline Resort Development’s future, the sky’s the limit!
68 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 69 and that she can’t say yes to everyone. It was spectacular.” They were joined Kelly Meighen She used very emotional terms to by the fundraiser for Aish HaTorah President of the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation and a member describe how she keeps her distance. and feeling somewhat overwhelmed, of Western University’s Board of “There are so many people out there Eddie remarked to him, “…you know Governors, Meighen served on the so committed and working so hard. it’s impossible not to feel spiritual right Board at Mabin School, Mount Allison It’s a terrible thing to have to say that I here. It’s impossible. In the centre of University, Sancta Maria House, The Wellesley Hospital, and Writer’s don’t want to know about you because thousands of years of Jewish history, Development Trust of Canada. She seeing this.” Sensing opportunity, the if I knew about you, I’d probably fall is a major supporter of Evergreen at in love and then where would I be?” fundraiser responded, “You know, in the Brickworks, Stratford Shakespeare the new part [of the complex] we’re Festival, Toronto’s Centre for Addiction Eddie Sonshine recognized the building, there’s another balcony just and Mental Health, and Upper Canada College, among others. Meighen same compulsion in himself and like this! It could have your name on it!” has won numerous awards for her imposes a similar barrier. “If someone Eddie finishes the story with what now many years of volunteer service. comes to my office they are leaving seems to be the foregone conclusion. “I with a cheque. I don’t have a heart said okay…for how much? And there is Ed & Fran Sonshine Eddie Sonshine is an accomplished to just shoo them away. So, I’m now a Sonshine Family balcony there.” entrepreneur and philanthropist. A very careful about who I see.” lawyer who practiced law for fifteen The second experience is even more years, he is the CEO of RioCan Real Senator Linda Frum echoed these extraordinary. On another trip to Estate Investment Trust, a director sentiments when she told us, “Well to Israel the Sonshines visited a new and the Chair of Chesswood Group be honest, I tend to avoid [face to face exhibit that had recently opened at Limited President, a director of Cineplex Inc. and a Director of the solicitations]. I don’t do a lot of those Yad Vashem. They came to the end Royal Bank of Canada. He presently because I know myself. I’m not good of what was clearly an emotional tour. serves as Chair of the Mount Sinai at saying no. So I just can’t do it.” Eddie recounts, “You go through this Hospital Foundation and of the State horror and emerge through this hallway of Israel Bonds Canada. In addition to Beyond just responding positively the many awards he has received with and there in front of you is the sun and to a charitable request, many his wife Fran, Eddie Sonshine has been Jerusalem. I just found the architecture appointed as Queen’s Counsel and as philanthropists actually find themselves and the whole concept of the place a Member of the Order of Ontario. giving more than they were asked inspiring. You know, both of us did. And A consummate community service to give. Eric Sprott affirmed and I said to Fran, you know, if we want to volunteer and benefactor, Fran quantified that dynamic. “There are lots do something for holocaust education, Sonshine is a past Chair of the The Philanthropic Mind of cases when we might do something we should do it here.” What was the Baycrest Foundation and a past more than they have asked. For sure. end result? “Twenty minutes later we President of Toronto Hadassah-WIZO. by Chuck English and Mo Lidsky She currently serves as Chair of Happens probably 25% of the time.” were having lunch with the director the Board of Baycrest and National [of development] and by the time we Major giving decisions Chair of the Canadian Society for What motivates someone to can be learned from their experiences Philanthropists often have left we gave them a commitment to Yad Vashem; as National Honourary are sometimes made at and insights? Those questions led a hard time saying “no.” give them a million dollars US.” Vice-President of Hadassah-WIZO; make a charitable donation the spur of the moment. us to over two years of research. and as a Board Member of CIJA, of $1 million or more? It’s The common perception is that It’s hard to imagine that a million Mount Sinai Hospital, and UJA Eddie and Fran Sonshine told us Federation’s Jewish Foundation We interviewed nearly fifty of Canada’s dollar gift could be made on the certainly not just a function philanthropists are calculating or about two Israel based experiences top philanthropists delving deeply strength of a single experience Senator Linda Frum perhaps even hard-nosed in making that really drive this point home. of wealth. Only 1.4% of high Senator Frum is an accomplished into their philanthropic motivations, their giving decisions. We discovered with no prior solicitation. In fact, the politician, author, award-winning net worth families have total passions, defining experiences, likes, In the first instance they described a Sonshines described it as one of their that they are as susceptible as any of us filmmaker, and active philanthropist. proudest philanthropic moments. annual charitable donations dislikes, joys and challenges. What to a compelling request and often have visit to the Aish HaTorah building in She was appointed to the Senate we heard was always inspiring and, in Jerusalem’s old city. They went out on a in 2009 by Prime Minister Stephen exceeding $1million. to find ways to protect themselves. Philanthropists regret some cases, was truly astounding. Our balcony for some fresh air. Eddie sets Harper. A former contributing editor not giving more to Maclean’s and a former columnist Then what sets Canada’s top conversations produced many startling Kelly Meighen understood that she the scene. “It was nighttime, the lights for the National Post, Frum is also philanthropists apart from their insights about the philanthropic elite. will naturally be drawn to the mission [at the Western Wall] were on. The There’s next to nothing that the author of two Canadian best- financial peers? More importantly, what In this article we present five of those. and activity of many organizations moon was out, shining on the hotels. philanthropists would change about sellers. A graduate of McGill University,
70 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 Senator Frum received an honourary He serves philanthropically on doctorate from Yeshiva University. several boards, and has generously their giving history. They have few Not giving enough doesn’t always supported several institutions, Frum has won numerous awards for regrets. They enjoy giving. Even gifts result in regret. Sometimes it leads to organizations, and events, including her active community volunteerism. the Four Seasons Centre for the that didn’t have the desired impact or a larger gift as Linda Frum explains. She has served as Chair of the United Performing Arts, Hebrew University Jewish Appeal Women’s Division and as commitments they might re-consider “It has happened from time to time of Jerusalem, and the Ontario College a board member of the Art Gallery of today, come with the satisfaction of that I have been at events with [her of Art and Design, among others. Ontario Foundation, the Canada Israel He has received numerous honours having fulfilled a philanthropic end. husband] Howard [Sokolowski] and Committee, the Ontario Arts Council, and awards including Honourary we’ll be there and he’ll say to me we and Soulpepper Theatre. Currently, she Doctorates from Ryerson and York So what regrets do they have? is on the board at the Canadian Club didn’t give enough money because Universities, and appointment as of Toronto and the Bishop Strachan This is what Julia Koschitzky told the event is so powerful that he’ll go Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993. School and is Vice-chair of the board us. “What keeps me up at night home and write a bigger cheque.” of governors of Upper Canada College. Eric Sprott about my philanthropy is not giving The founder of Sprott Asset Generational disparity Julia Koschitzky enough. I always tell people I’m Management and Sprott Securities Julia is Co-Chair of the Education never sorry that I gave. I’m only produces striking Inc., Ottawa-born Eric Sprott earned Committee for the Jewish Agency sorry that I don’t give enough. I never differences in attitudes a Chartered Accountant certification and a past Chair of the Keren Hayesod toward philanthropy. from Carleton University. With World Board of Trustees; member thought that I gave too much.” the establishment of the family of the Board of Governors of the While this could have been predicted, foundation, Eric Sprott became a Jewish Agency for Israel; member of Her subsequent advice to fellow donors renowned philanthropist, supporting the stark contrast in generational the Agency Executive; Trustee to the follows suit. “Don’t ask yourself what’s numerous worthy causes. Jewish Telegraphic Agency, active with attitudes was surprising. Issy Sharp’s the minimum you can get away with. the York University Foundation, the views on trust represent one end of Aside from his many business United Jewish Communities of North Ask yourself what’s the maximum awards, including the 2006 the Ernst the spectrum. “I don’t care about America, and the Pincus Fund for you could give. I think everybody & Young Entrepreneur of the Year how they spend the money or what Richard Ivey provided a more positive Perhaps that marks the ultimate Jewish Education of the Jewish Agency. has to ask themselves that.” Award for Ontario and the 2012 Most Ms. Koschitzky has earned numerous they use it for…they have people perspective when he talked about how contrast. While older generations Influential Hedge Fund Manager honours and awards for her community Gil Palter takes Koschitzky’s who have that expertise. I just say, his family’s foundation evolved as a sought the satisfaction of using Award, Eric Sprott has been honoured service and philanthropic activities. several times for his philanthropic ‘look, I’m just prepared to give the new generation became involved. their philanthropic investments to values-based approach and support through the years. Gil Palter gives it a self-satisfaction twist. money for what you’re telling me simply make a difference, the newer An accomplished entrepreneur, Gil about.’ I don’t follow the paper trail.” “I introduced the idea of echelon wants to change the world. Juliana Sprott Palter is Founder, CEO, and Managing “Every time you give a becoming more focused, Juliana Sprott worked in sports Director of Eladdan Enterprises/ The generational bookend on Passion is the key to the broadcasting before becoming Eladdan Capital Partners. He is Co- President of The Sprott Family bigger gift you feel better accountability was provided by Marla because I felt like we philanthropic success. Founder, former CIO, and current Foundation. Ms. Sprott has for the and you realize you could Dan. “I think the younger generation weren’t achieving anything, Managing Partner at EdgeStone Fundraisers, like businesspeople, are past few years been instrumental in Capital Partners Inc. and currently has a different connection. They won’t foundation giving which has included have afforded it all along. we were just writing always searching for the key ingredient serves as Chair of several Boards. just write the cheque no questions her cherished contributions to such So if I could go back with cheques. We were writing that will make a pitch successful. Based non-profit organizations as Daily Bread asked. They want to know where is Palter was cited one of Canada’s Top on our interviews, we can absolutely tell Food Bank, Second Harvest Canada, 40 Under 40 in 2003; and in both what I know now, I probably it exactly going and what it’s going cheques to the United you that the secret sauce in the recipe and the Stop Community Centre and 2006 and 2007, he was nominated would have just given larger to be there for, how is it going to Way, to the hospital, to the such support campaigns as the 2007 for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur for a successful solicitation is passion. be managed, how many hands is it Annual Daily Bread Food Bank Gala of The Year Award. Heavily involved gifts earlier along the way. university, to the World and the 2007 Virgin Unites Canada. touching before it gets to the end.” David Cynamon established the as a philanthropist in several causes, Because it’s like wading Wildlife Fund and we were Gil served as the Chair of Toronto’s need for passion as a general Marla Dan Juliana Sprott’s views on the same UJA Federation Campaign. Gil is a into the water. You say, getting thanks and rapport principle when he talked about what Marla is career communal leader, recent recipient of the UJA Federation issue exposed even deeper issues. activist and volunteer. She is currently ‘okay it’s not so cold I can but I don’t think we were distinguished the best solicitations Leadership Development Award. “In my generation, I think we are a the Canadian National President of that have been made to him. CHW, capping over two decades go deeper. I can take that, little bit more disenfranchised, I think accomplishing anything Issy Sharp of involvement in the organization. Founder of the Four Seasons Hotels I can go a little bit deeper. we are much less trusting, much other than keeping those “I think first and foremost like any CHW supports children, healthcare and author of Four Seasons: The more skeptical. And I am not just business, it is the presenter. How and women in Israel and Canada. Story of a Business Philosophy, This is actually quite organizations in business. I going to randomly believe that we passionate is that presenter, how Isadore “Issy” Sharp is a Director pleasant, I should have just felt if we started to focus, we Together with her husband Aubrey, of the Bank of Nova Scotia; and a are going to do the right thing, I need much energy is in that presenter. the Dans have donated generously Director of Clairvest Group Inc. jumped in the first place.” to see it with my own two eyes.” could change the world.” Really a good presenter could to numerous organizations including the Judy Dan Wound Care Centre probably sell you anything and a desperate situation, there’s no others. There is an iconic, almost one- of these extraordinary men and women. the federal government to remove and the University of Toronto get you to donate to anything.” hope… and I think to myself, then dimensional view of the giver. Through In fact, we believe that their stories tax barriers for gifts of publicly listed Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. securities to registered charities. why would I give to something where our research we have expanded that and insights have the potential to be The proof of the power of passion Richard Ivey there is no hope? You know? Like view and discovered that Canada’s top intriguing, interesting and inspirational Philip Reichmann came in an account from Donald Richard W. Ivey is currently Chairman that’s not inspiring me to give. So, Philip Reichmann serves as Co- Johnson describing a solicitation of the Board of Ivest Corporation, you’re basically telling me that this Founding Partner of ReichmannHauer Ivest Properties Ltd., and Irwin Toy by Frances Lankin, United Way’s Capital Partners, Inc. Previously, is such a terrible situation that it’s not Ltd., and past Chair of the Canadian chief staff person. “It wasn’t just the Mr. Reichmann served as the CEO, Institute for Advanced Research ever going to get any better? That’s Trustee and a Member of Investment creativity. She really had a tremendous and Livingston Group Inc. Ivey sits what it feels like. Why would I give Committee at O&Y Real Estate vision and a passion to have United on several more boards and serves to something where there is no Investment Trust. Mr. Reichmann as Secretary, Treasurer, and Director Way help in a really meaningful way was also the Chief Executive Officer chance of things improving?” to the Toronto-based Richard Ivey the people in Toronto, particularly at O&Y Properties Corporation. Foundation, established in 1947 by in disadvantaged neighborhoods. It We asked all our interviewees his grandfather, Richard G. Ivey, Philip is known for his passionate and father, Richard M. Ivey. was not just the creativity. It gave me to provide advice to budding and principled philanthropy having the confidence that she was going to philanthropists and not supported many Jewish educational For his numerous charitable causes and having served as a deliver on that, and she certainly did.” surprisingly, passion contributions to education and member of several notable boards. research, in 2006 he was made a was part of that Establishing just how successful Member of the Order of Canada. discussion as well. Lankin and her passion were, Johnson about the authors Here’s what Gil David Cynamon made this incredible confession. Chuck English Palter had to say,: David Cynamon is currently the “That was probably the most creative Chuck English has provided strategic Chair at K2 Pure Solutions. He was marketing leadership and counsel to and most compelling [solicitation] named one of Canada’s Top 40 “It’s the same both businesses and not for profits under 40 by the Globe and Mail and I had no intention of making a advice I give for over 20 years. Currently, he is and recognized as Ernst & Young million dollar donation, but I did.” young people the driving force behind English Entrepreneur of the Year in 2002. Marketing Works, a firm that is Often a philanthropist’s involvement with regard to successfully working with independent Cynamon’s philanthropy is in an organization can produce their careers, schools, fundraising organizations, extensive and with his wife, Stacey, professional service firms and health exponential benefits. Securing that he has contributed significantly which is find care institutions, as well as clients to the Hospital for Sick Children involvement has the same prerequisite something that you in the retail, manufacturing & travel and Mount Sinai Hospital; the as securing the gift – passion. This sectors. He has a strong record of Edmonton Jewish Foundation; and actually like that was Philip Reichmann’s answer to community involvement having UJA Federation. For his support, you’re passionate served in leadership positions and on what distinguishes those organizations Cynamon has been honoured with about, that you care the board of many organizations. several awards, including the B’nai for which he’s willing to provide his Brith Foundation Award of Merit, time. “[There are] different things about, and just get Mo Lidsky conferred upon him in 2007. but I have to feel passionate about involved. Find an area Mo Lidsky is a principal at Prime Quadrant LP, a Canadian investment it. I have to feel committed to it. Donald Johnson that actually resonates and philanthropy research firm for Don Johnson is both an accomplished with you. Because ultra-high-net worth families. Mo was entrepreneur and celebrated I won’t fundraise for something going through the the co-founder of TMX Inc., a group of philanthropist in support of the that I don’t care about. I can’t. You automobile restoration companies in arts, education, and healthcare. have to believe in what you’re motions never results in Northeast Ohio, FundCoaches LLC, an online fundraising institute, CharityBids Semi-retired, Johnson is now very selling. Whatever it is, whether it is a a great outcome. Doing LLC, an online auction platform serving active in the not-for-profit sector, something because product or a service or a charity” the non-profit sector, and Apex Global and is on the Advisory Board of the philanthropists have so much more to to anyone in any walk of life who simply you love it almost always Capital, a microfinance institution Richard Ivey School of Business; is a offer than their money. Those in the seeks to somehow make a difference. Eric Sprott’s thoughts shed light on the in the Caribbean. Mo served as the board member for the Toronto General results in a great outcome.” inverse situation. What happens when nonprofit sector and the fundraising national director and chief executive and the Western Hospital Foundation; arena have a direct advantage to be officer of Yeshiva University (Canada,) is Chairman Emeritus Director of the the philanthropist feels no passion? For most of us, what we know about The Philanthropic Mind will be gained from heeding the advice and Chairman of the THJ Foundation and Council for Business and the Arts in philanthropists is limited to the names published in the fall of 2013. continues to serve on the boards Canada; and member of United Way of “The ones that aggravate me the opinions of the philanthropists. But More information is available at we see on the sides of hospitals and of several non-profit organizations. Greater Toronto’s 2012 Major Individual most are when the donation request those in other fields of endeavour can thephilanthropicmind.com. universities – Schulich, Lebovic, Mo is the co-author of “In Search Gifts Campaign Cabinet. Johnson is sorrow-based, like, this is such also benefit from the forthright wisdom of the Prime Quadrant: The Quest played the leading role in lobbying Sonshine, Bloomberg, Schwartz and for Better Investment Decisions”. “The key to Oliberté, was not about being the white guy who comes to Africa. It was about empowering the locals and giving them the best tools and supports, including compensation that can help them bring Oliberté to the forefront.” Tal Dehtiar
three months to Ethiopia to check on his leather tanning process meets the Between traveling, oversight of his factory, and sometimes he will stop over minimum environmental protocols partner factories, budgeting and in Liberia, as well as some of the other and Oliberté uses natural materials as overall general management of his countries with which Oliberté works, much as possible in their materials. And company, Dehtiar has made time to and he will visit with his suppliers. here is a new twist on return policies: spread the message. He is a regular Oliberté shoes that cannot be donated speaker at conferences and business Since it opened, Oliberté has grown or reused are accepted for recycling.8 schools across the globe. Among his from selling 200 pairs of shoes in 2009 numerous speaking engagements continued from page 53 to an expected 30,000 in 2013. Oliberté Dehtiar’s company is unique in many are the January 2013 York University has warehouses in Mississauga, ways. It manufactures quality footwear decided it was time to build his own The rubber that is used in Oliberté the Oliberté logo – one that is trying to New Speaker Series (Schulich School Buffalo and Rye, made exclusively in Africa. It provides factory. He hoped this move would shoes, which originally was to be showcase a different kind of revolution of Business and Institute for Research UK. Among the fair wages to staff and works to pay cut production expenses and reduce processed in their own rubber – showing the real potential of Africa.” & Innovation in Sustainability) which retailers that farmers above delays. The factory which opened in processing plant in Liberia, is, along This is about giving Africa a chance and “profiles individuals with stories of carry Oliberté market August 2012 employs fifty-one people with other materials used in the changing how the world views Africa- reducing global poverty through shoes are Town prices of which sixty-one per cent are women. production of Oliberté products, -seeing opportunities, employing an enterprise-led, market based Shoes across for raw Jobs range from patternmaking to sourced from other African countries people from the local community, approach; ” the Toronto International Canada, materials. stitching to administrative roles. including: Ethiopia, Liberia, Kenya, and providing fair paying jobs. Microfinance Summit in 2011; the 2011 Max’s Making Though he is producing quality Tanzania, Mauritius and South Africa. Global Business Coalition in New York “The key to Oliberté,” wrote Dehtiar (Ottawa), shoes is the footwear, Dehtiar is ever mindful of a City; the G20 Young Entrepreneur Dehtiar has paid attention to detail in an e-mail on his way to Africa, Mochico day to day commitment to globally sustainable Summit in 2010 where Tal spoke not only in how the company runs but “was not about being the white guy (Montreal) responsibility development and the hope that other about his charity, MBA Without even the logo on the shoes. The flag of who comes to Africa. It was about plus of the factory companies will look to Africa as well. Borders and its goal to support small stores in the U.S., South but, all the while Oliberté is a red rectangle with a hole in empowering the locals and giving social businesses. He was a speaker Africa, Oman, China, Hong Kong, Dehtiar keeps his the middle which represents the desire them the best tools and supports, at 2009 Wharton Ethic Program at Singapore, Great Britain and eyes on the long term goal of helping for changing the world. “When you including compensation that can help the University of Pennsylvania. look at old photos of revolutions, when them bring Oliberté to the forefront.” Northern Ireland, and Denmark. to build a thriving middle class. For the freedom rebels conquer the capital this to work, Oliberté’s shoes need Through his journey people have taken Dehtiar admits the company works in Here’s the trifecta that Dehtiar has city, they take the countries’ most to excel in style and quality. “If the notice of Tal Dehtiar and the Oliberté a difficult environment under difficult crafted for Oliberté - to be a for-profit, symbolic symbol, the product didn’t sell itself, it wouldn’t story. Dehtiar was named Oakville’s conditions. Entrusting the day to day to do good, to respect the environment. flag and they matter where it was coming from,” Young Entrepreneur of the Year in operations to local management was To that end, Oliberté’s partner factories rip the middle he explains. The shoes showcase 2013; one of Fast Company’s Most the only possible way that he could demonstrate fair and equitable out of it. That is the unique African craftsmanship Creative People in Business 2012; in make it work. He travels every two to practices for men and women, the essence of that goes into their design. 2011 he was nominated for Canada’s Oliberté : Adibo Shoe exceeding local labor standards. The
76 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 77 it is too short term to think that then Dehtiar has shown that there The answer to that question business is only about profit. is more than one path for business. is a resounding “YES.” And while those on Dragon’s Den Today, though Dehtiar is no longer may have decided not to invest, involved with MWB, he is still a big April Laufer is a freelance writer for Dehtiar is no less passionate, no less fan and supporter. His passion for Index Media. She is a researcher and committed to his new adventure. writer whose articles have appeared in both the business world and the the Globe and Mail as well as various developing world was certainly out In a 2010 SIR.tv profile Dehtiar said, journals. Her short stories have been of the ordinary when he established “I love business, I love what I do and I published in Canadian Woman Studies MBAs without Borders. Perhaps, as well as the Literary Supplement don’t think I could ever retire — this is extraordinary is the better word. of the Canadian Jewish News. my thing and I’m loving the journey.” If the language around MBA courses Three years later, with all the highs still remains largely about decision and lows, and the challenges and Thank you to Tal Dehtiar for his e-mail correspondence with making, strategic positions, managing frustrations of the last four years, me to and from Africa. groups, competitions, and profit, does Dehtiar still feel that way?
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82 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 83 As Israel celebrates its 65th foundation with an annual per-capita Discovered in 2009, the Tamar field is anniversary this spring, it faces GDP approaching $30K USD. estimated to have reserves of some 10 both unique opportunities and trillion cubic feet of natural gas while This rise in economic stature growing challenges in a rapidly the nearby Leviathan field is even has corresponded with Israel’s changing global business larger. If fully developed, these finds emergence as one of the world’s and investment climate. will supply Israel’s domestic needs for greatest innovation hubs (some the next three decades and provide referring to Israel as “the Start-Up What remains remarkable – an estimated government revenue Nation.”) As of 2010, more than miraculous in the minds of many stream of $150 billion. Added to this 3,000 start-ups had been launched – is what the tiny Jewish state, the is the recent discovery of the world’s in Israel. After the United States and only liberal democracy in the third-largest deposit of shale oil (some Canada, Israel has more companies Middle East, has achieved in its 250 billion barrels) south of Jerusalem. brief, eventful history. Indeed, listed on the NASDAQ than any other Israel has come a long way from country. In venture capital funding, To Canadian ears, talk of game- its early days when citrus products Israel is second only to the US. Top changing resource discoveries is were among its major exports. technology companies have taken very familiar. 2012 saw the signing of notice – with, among others, Google, the Canada-Israel energy cooperation It was 65 years ago when current Yahoo, Motorola, Microsoft, Cisco agreement and the establishment of Israeli President Shimon Peres came Systems, AT&T, and Hewlett-Packard the Canada-Israel Energy Science to Canada to secure investment all setting up in Israel. Outside the and Technology Fund. Providing to ensure survival of his fledgling Silicon Valley, Israel is believed to be the Canadian energy sector with an state. Fast-forward to 2012 when, home to the highest concentration of opportunity to share best practices on a trip to Ontario, Peres oversaw technology companies in the world. with Israel’s nascent resource the signing of an MOU between the industry is not only about making To take one example, Intel Israel’s Royal Society of Canada and the Israel energy independent but also success offers a window into future Israeli Academy of Sciences and about enhancing, through access Humanities, which followed a ground- opportunities and challenges. In to emerging markets, Canada’s breaking 2010 agreement between February, Israel’s business daily status as an energy superpower. Israel and Ontario to conduct joint (Globes) reported that 2012 exports brain research. The journey from the by Intel Israel more than doubled While relations have always struggle to survive to the highest- over 2011 to $4.6 billion. The been friendly since Canada first level scientific cooperation in just 65 company employs 8,500 people recognized the State of Israel years is testimony to both countries’ directly and 25,000 indirectly. following its 1948 founding, economic spirit of progress and education. Over the past decade, Intel has cooperation escalated in 1997 The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Ottawa invested $10.5B USD in Israel. Intel when Canada struck a Free Trade Now nearly 8 million people, Israel accounts for a tenth of Israel’s Agreement with Israel (a Canadian Israel is a marvel of economic total industrial exports and a third first beyond North America). growth, representing one of the of Israel’s exports to China. Since the signing of the Canada- few economies (with Canada’s) to Israel Free Trade Agreement have withstood the 2009 recession. At the same time, an exciting new (CIFTA), trade has jumped from In May 2010, the Organization revenue source was discovered $500 million to $1.5 billion. for Economic Cooperation and in the form of major gas fields off Development (OECD) unanimously Israel’s Mediterranean coast that Through collaborative initiatives voted in Israel as its 32nd member stand to transform Israel from a such as the Canada-Israel Industrial country, a decision taken in resource-deficient to a resource- Research Development Foundation light of Israel’s robust economic abundant powerhouse. (CIIRDF), joint projects have brought President Shimon Peres meets with Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, on Monday May 7, 2012. (photo credit: Mark Neyman/GPO/Flash90)
Canadian and Israeli experts together University, Queen’s University, and our growing export opportunities. It (involving more than 150 Canadian Jerusalem’s Hebrew University. predicted that, by 2040, Israel would and Israeli companies) for research join the ranks of Canada’s “Top 20” Similar ventures in other provinces, in sectors including green tech, export markets. That would be a major including Manitoba and Nova Scotia, Woven and dyed in Israel, manufactured and agriculture, medical research, and achievement for both countries. have encompassed everything from satellite imagery technology, all distributed in Canada by Revelle Home Fashions. commercial development to water exciting fields for future growth. From Economic partnerships are not simply technology. In Québec, a broad the perspective of education and based on dollars and dividends. They cooperation agreement was redoubled economic planning, strengthening such result from a shared sense of progress, in 2007, enhancing bilateral relations high-knowledge sectors is crucial for entrepreneurship, and discovery. They in culture, education, science and 52<$/6$7((1 the long-term success of both countries. emerge out of a shared commitment to technology, health, economics, /8;85</,1(1 valuing education, intellectual freedom, Over the first 10 years since CIIRDF’s and commerce (followed by an /,1*(GHOX[H and open markets. They flourish hand- creation in 1995, collaboration between economic and technology agreement in-hand with democracy and good the Israeli and Canadian companies has in 2008). Israel is already proving governance. Where languages and generated more than $1B in revenue a key market for Québec firms, as for the participating companies. The evidenced by the $185M contract with culture differ, shared values bridge the potential for growth is exciting. Bombardier to build rail cars for Israel’s divide. In a knowledge economy, it is expanding transportation network. on this basis that Canada will succeed Federal partnerships have likewise in selling the best that our brightest been matched by provincial In the next year both Alberta and minds have to offer. And it is on this governments across Canada. In Saskatchewan (with the hottest basis that Canada and Israel – to the 2005, Ontario and Israel signed an economy in Canada) are slated to growing benefit of both countries MOU on industrial and technological secure bilateral agreements with Israel. – have become natural partners. development cooperation, serving The expansion of such agreements as a precursor to the brain is an ongoing process. This helps to www.revelle.ca • [email protected] research initiative launched by account for an economic projection Shimon Koffler Fogel, CEO ROYAL SATEEN® is a registered trademark of Kitan Textile Industries, Ltd. Tel Aviv, Israel. President Peres. Ensuing projects that the Canadian government made The Centre for Israel and have brought in the likes of York in 2011 about global markets and Jewish Affairs Ottawa
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Also, a 15% or more of Daily Value is strength and conditioning exercises Report went on to say that for people can guide you in the proper techniques. meditation and/or yoga practice need considered substantial for any who eat compulsively because not be hours long, but consistency • ViPR- traditional strength single nutrient; a significant factor JR spoke with Michelle Katz, a of negative self-talk, abstinence and regularity (ideally on a daily training with a weighted tube for fibre, iron, vitamin A, calcium. certified Iyengar yoga therapist programs such as avoiding all basis) is essential to get the maximum who teaches in Toronto. • Yoga- exercise and relaxation sugars, did see improvements Understanding the benefits from any relaxation practice. * • Express Workouts- 30 among their participants. Nutrition Values JR: If you have never done meditation BodymediaFIT armband monitors minutes of intense burn. 1. Nutrition facts are based or yoga what is the best way to start? calories, activity & sleep Some people ‘swear’ that they cannot * There is no daily recommended • Combination Classes- spinning, and on single serving size. limit certain foods and that it is better MK: If you go to a class make sure amount of sugars. Sugars contribute Pilates or yoga and spinning etc. to overall calories and carbohydrate to avoid those trigger foods altogether. 2. The serving size is not the the teacher is hands on, making There a number of programs, such recommended amount. It is values. Sometimes low in sugar ends • TRX suspension trainer corrections as needed. And one up being high in sodium (or vice versa). program- uses your body weight as Overeaters Anonymous, that ask just a reference amount. class is really not enough to get a to perform a variety of exercises you to commit to eliminating the food 3. Serving sizes vary from product to good sense of the benefits of yoga or ** www.eatingdisordersreview. item (most often sugars and other com/nl/nl_edt_3_3_2.html So what is the best fitness program product; for example, sliced bread is meditation. Try at least 3-4 sessions carbs) from your diet entirely. for you? The one that you can commit sometimes listed per 1 before making up your mind about the This article is not intended as a slice and sometimes listed per teacher and the benefits of the practice. recommendation or promotion for yourself to 365 days of the year. You need to find a program that 2 slices; serving sizes for any single program or persons. Fitbit One tracks steps, calories works for you.... miracles aside... The physical “asanas” of yoga prepare For information purposes only. crackers can be 4, 9 or more. burned, hours slept Eating Right If we ate according to our nutritional the body and mind for meditation 4. Make sure you are comparing If you are serious about trying to lose needs chances are obesity and “pranayama”- controlled weight or just eating healthier, part the same information. would not be a current concern breathing practice - so I would begin of your commitment should include in the general population. Granola cereal with a gentle, deep stretching yoga discussing your new diet or new Serving = ½ cup = 230 calories class that incorporates breathing to exercise routine with your doctor. And if eating sensibly was obvious, Fat = 12% prepare the mind for meditation. the diet industry would not be a billion Sodium =4% What relaxation techniques would Nike+ FuelBand tracks daily activities dollar business. But eating is linked Carbohydrates = 12% JR: you recommend for people who live and lets you compare your activity to many other aspects of our lives; for Fibre= 20% level to your friends on Facebook Reading labels a high energy/demanding lifestyle? some, emotional ties to food, which Sugars= 9 grams** In order to change your eating comforts and “stuffs” down all those habits towards a goal of weight MK: I would definitely recommend negative self-talk moments, make Cheerios loss, you do need to be aware both yoga and meditation, but make weight loss an even bigger challenge. Serving = 1 cup = 110 calories sure the yoga practice incorporates of what you are eating. Fat = 6 % If your goal is to lose weight, it can Sodium = 10% Fresh fruits and vegetables, raw meat feel overwhelming with the 1000s of Carbohydrates =7% and fish do not have a nutrition label but diet plans or miracle diets. Whether Fibre =8% some do include calorie information. it’s points or carbs or calories that Sugars = 1 gram** you count, most weight loss diet plans The percentage of Daily Value or % Striiv counts minutes, miles; if you walk require monitoring the foods you eat. DV as indicated on the Nutrition Facts Yoga, Meditation 18000 steps Striiv donates one day’s label can help you evaluate the product and Relaxation clean water to a child in Bolivia. Weekly weigh in and compare it to other similar items. participation groups In our too, too hectic schedules taking time to breathe slowly and deeply for A 2005 Report on the effectiveness 5% or less of Daily Value is considered a few minutes each day can help with of commercial weight loss programs a small amount of any single nutrient; anxiety and stress. Whether you choose which help participants (through particularly significant when looking at group or individual counselling; total fat, saturated The Incentive app: GymPact - if weekly weigh-ins) found that the fats, trans fats, and sodium. Canada’s you miss a workout you get costs of attending or participating food guide does suggest limiting docked on your credit card!
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102 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 product. Newsletters, for example, can Business directories are a great form of gains in call volume directly related be used to provide information about targeted advertising. Generally, when to their directory ad). “Home service” your business such as news updates, someone is using a business directory and “emergency repair” businesses upcoming events and special offers. they already have a specific need for saw the highest average increases. your service. All you need to do now is The same study also found that 36% of Carefully planned and targeted position your listing or ad in appropriate customers who purchased after seeing online marketing has the potential directories and design it so it catches a print directory ad are new, never of reaching thousands and maybe the attention of your target customer having used that business before. millions of people who otherwise before the competition grabs them. would not have heard about your Ninety-seven percent of consumers business, products and services. For online directories, it helps to research a product or business online, Online marketing is therefore an pick ones with high traffic volume looking at an average of 7.9 difference opportunity you do not want to miss on. and large ones with a high Google sources, including directories, before Page Rank (an algorithm that Google making a purchase decision. As Online & Print uses to determine the relevance marketers we know that if we want Directories for and importance of a web page), to turn a prospect into a conversion, Small Business it can help your listing appear we need to remain front-of-mind higher in Google Search Results, to the consumer so when they are Owning your own business can be thus increasing the likely hood of ready to buy, they think of us before overwhelming and exciting at the the user finding your company. our competition. This suggests Online Marketing Basics same time! With so much already on that if they see your name often, for your plate, you want to engage a guide for the perplexed by: maor daniel example in online directories, your in marketing and conversion rates could increase. advertising that is Business owners often wonder page and pay for the number of times media to promote your business can be proven and effective about online marketing options and your ad is going to be displayed quite effective. Join a conversation on Where can I find online so you’re not strategies that will best fit their business Twitter or Facebook, post on YouTube and print directories? • CPC (Cost-Per-Click advertising) wasting your time needs and budget. Following is an or comment on a blog. Participate - pay only for the number of with promotions It’s generally not effective to just “spam” overview of strategies that business intelligently and attempt to converse times a viewer clicks on your ad, that don’t benefit For your business into every directory owners may wish to consider. rather than just advertise your products not on the number of times it is your bottom print directories, you can get your hand on. You still and services. Marketing through displayed. Google AdWords is line. This is look for regionalized or local need to ensure you are choosing ones 1. Website/Blog - create a home base social media can be time consuming, perhaps the best known Pay-per- where business directories and/or ones pertaining that will give you the biggest bang on the web. Having a website, a blog but it is free and can generate a lot click marketing online program. directories, both online and to your niche market. Look for for your buck, and for your time. or a combination of both generates a of buzz about your business. offline, come should play a role advertising opportunities in the web address where people can find For small businesses, first look for • Online video – post it either on in your marketing plan. business directory section of a local you and is a convenient way of referring 5. Online Networking – sites such directories in your niche and local your own website or on a popular popular magazine or newspaper, or to you. Whether you use it as part of a as LinkedIn are powerful tools for markets. This is most likely where video sharing site, such as YouTube. Why business in an industry/association directory. marketing online, giving businesses the people will start to look for your website or on its own, blogging about If it becomes popular, your directories for opportunity to connect with potential services. Then, depending on your information relevant to your business business, products and services small businesses? Are business customers, partners and colleagues. budget and resources, consider can be very effective because it creates will become very famous too. directories profitable Online groups, such as Yahoo Groups, larger, more general-interest a following. Your followers can help When researching a product or for small businesses? with your online marketing strategies 3. Directory Listings – adding your provide online marketing opportunities company, 8 out of 10 people will use a directories (like the Yellow Pages). by spreading the word about you name to an appropriate directory in the form of potential customers directory or an internet directory (Gold Maintaining your online listing or It’s important to find the right mix of listing can be relatively time and cost or referral sources and are a great Book, Jewish Pages or Yellow Pages), directory can bring a great ROI. A Patek and your products and services. directories for your business. More effective. Choose from local directories, source of support and information. according to a study conducted by Analytics Study found that businesses and more directories are appearing 2. Online Advertising – choose business directories, or professional Burke on behalf of the Local Search who maintained their print directory 6. Email Marketing – Once you have every day. Some are free, some from the following three options: sites affiliated with your practice. Association. Of those who use directory listing saw an average of 20% in developed an email list, you are require a subscription or fee. Also searches, 8 out of 10 of them result growth over 2010-2011 (with 70% of • CPM (Cost per Thousand Social Media – a more subtle sending information directly to people consider directories like Google Maps 4. in purchase or intent to purchase. respondents reporting year-over-year Impressions) - buy space on a web marketing technique, using social who are already interested in your and Google Places, so you can take
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Resources • http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/as-media-habits- confirm-people-research-online-buy-locally/2901/ evolve-yellow-pages-and-search-engines-firmly-established-as-go- • http://www.localsearchinsider.org/in-evolving-media-landscape-yellow-pages- to-sources-for-consumers-shopping-locally-123740559.html and-search-engines-are-go-to-sources-for-consumers-shopping-locally/archives/ • http://blog.dacgroup.com/think-twice-before-dropping-directory-ads • http://www.localsearchinsider.org/despite-shifts-print-yellow- www.indexmedia.ca • http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/two-more-studies- pages-remain-viable-local-media-source/archives/ Online Marketing 905-695-8800 1-855-TOP-SPOT TARGETED MARKETING SOLUTIONS 106 JEWISHREVIEW.CA SPRING 2013 SPRING 2013 JEWISHREVIEW.CA 107 THE STARTING YOUR Mikey Network OWN BUSINESS SAVES LIVES... FINANCING & RESOURCES
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