The son ofEdward Bronfman. The Brian Bronfman Family Foundation (BBFF) is a Montreal-based philanthropic foundation established in 2006. The Foundation si focused on the creation of a more peaceful, non-violent, harmonious, and compas- sionate society, specifically through practical grassroots initiatives that are not politi- cal or svmbolic in nature. The BBFF believes in using its resources to support creative endeavours that have a concrete impact in bettering the lives of individuals and communities, both in reaction to specific situations and by prevention of potential problems. It uses col- laboration as a central tool to build strength, increase outreach, gain recognition, and increase support for positive, pragmatic peace work. As such, the BBFF was the key catalyst in the creation of the Peace Grantmakers Network (www.peacegrantmakers. ca) and the "Tools ofPeace" initiative (www.outilsdepaix.org), which are based around collaboration among foundations and NGOs, respectively. Brian Bronfman is devoted to the charitable sector and philanthropic activities. His dedication and commitment are a testament to his vision for Ouebec and contri- bute to the development of a caring and inclusive society. His leadership has enabled him to mobilize actors from al backgrounds around the issues of diversity and inclu- sion, violence prevention and peace promotion.