What if the key to a stronger, more just society lies in the earliest years of a child’s life?
For decades, the Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain has been a driving force for change, championing the power of early education to shape brighter futures. As a trailblazer in public service and philanthropy, she has dedicated her life to advancing social justice, breaking barriers, and ensuring that all children—regardless of circumstance—can thrive.
In Giving for Change, Margaret shares the deeply personal and profoundly impactful story of her philanthropic journey. Drawing on her leadership with the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation, she offers an insider’s perspective on how strategic giving influences policy, transforms communities, and fosters lasting social progress.
More than just a reflection, this book answers the many questions she is asked about her foundation’s work and its mission—offering a powerful call to action for anyone who believes in the transformative potential of investing in children.
Inspiring, thought-provoking, and deeply hopeful, Giving for Change is a must-read for educators, policymakers, philanthropists, and all who dream of a better future—starting from the very beginning.