This article was previously published by The Philanthropist Journal and is reprinted with permission. When British Columbians vote on October 24, much of the discussion will rightly focus on housing, healthcare, and the cost of living. Behind every one of these...
People working in charities understand the growing pressures facing the sector and the millions of Canadians who rely on it. Demand for services is rising, fundraising is challenging, volunteer participation has weakened, and many organizations are facing staff shortages, burnout,...
We were absolutely delighted to interview Armine Yalnizyan recently for our podcast episode, The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future? In fact, we so enjoyed her interview that we're going to present the bulk of it to our readers in...
We were absolutely delighted to interview Armine Yalnizyan recently for our podcast episode, The Spring Economic Update: Where Does the Nonprofit Sector Fit in Canada’s Future? In fact, we so enjoyed her interview that we're going to present the bulk of it to our readers in...
At a moment of immense pressure on communities and the organizations that serve them, recognition in the federal government's Spring Economic Update is an opening, not an outcome. What the sector does next matters. Two paragraphs should not feel momentous....
In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we examine what Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update means for the nonprofit and charitable sector. Where do the federal government’s priorities lie? Where does the care economy fit within its vision for Canada’s future? Sector experts explore the opportunities...
Canada's new lobbying rules, effective January 19th, 2026, significantly lower the bar for charities and nonprofits to register as lobbyists, requiring registration if staff spend just eight hours on federal lobbying in a rolling four-week period. We explored these changes in...
Did you know Canada's lobbying guidelines changed earlier this year? In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we break down what’s new, what it means for organizations engaging with government officials, and how to stay compliant while advocating effectively. Hear insights...
In our recent CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026, we gathered experts from across the sector to break down the 2025 federal budget and what it means to nonprofit organizations across Canada. To better understand...
On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment,...
