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Governance & Commitments

Drift: How Good Systems Slowly Become Bad Ones

Not all change is drift. Some changes improve a system. The risk arises when direction shifts without being tested against the core purpose it was designed to serve. This article examines how responsibility can quietly move in healthy systems — and why every change must be examined for fit, not just intent.

5 min

The Separation of Roles

This article explains why the system is intentionally divided into three distinct roles — operation, allocation, and explanation — and how that separation protects trust, accountability, and long-term stability.

5 min

What “Permanent” Actually Means

A reflective look at the difference between long-lasting initiatives and systems designed to operate over time, and how the idea of permanence applies when thinking about ongoing funding for the Hospital Foundation.

6 min

The Canmore Legacy Commitment

Canmore Legacy explains a community funding model—it does not operate it. This article sets out the design principles and long-term commitments intended to keep the model legible, durable, and worthy of trust over time.