With emergency funding support from the United Way Greater Toronto, three Volunteer Centres: Volunteer Toronto, Volunteer MBC, and Volunteer Markham, are joining forces to increase nonprofit volunteer engagement capacity during the region’s COVID-19 […]
A new study authored by Statistics Canada, “Volunteering in Canada: Challenges and opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” based upon the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GSS GVP), measures the
The new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) aims to encourage young people to take part in service activities that will help them support their communities’ COVID-19 response and gain invaluable
Original broadcast date: Thursday, June 25, 2020 Summary: While social finance could have a transformative impact on the funding and financial landscape, relatively little is understood about its implications for
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, many charities, nonprofits and social enterprises are facing numerous challenges, including deep revenue declines, rising costs, and/or increased demand. As part of Imagine Canada‘s
Despite vast and ongoing challenges presented by the current global pandemic, Canada’s career and employment services are showing remarkable resilience and innovation as they reimagine their work. By leveraging technology,
The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, announced changes to extend time periods for temporary layoffs to allow employers more time to recall laid-off employees. The temporary changes will help
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE), in partnership with National Bank, will be staging a series of live, virtual workshops for newcomer assistant agencies and their clients, newcomers to Canada.
As people in Canada continue to experience unrelenting stress and life disruption due to COVID-19, a new survey conducted by The Conference Board of Canada and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) reveals that employment
A new Institute for Canadian Citizenship–Leger poll reveals that 64% of new Canadians fear rising discrimination amid the pandemic, and many report being judged and targeted. Launched as part of
