Ontario increasing minimum wage to $16.55/hour

As of October 1, 2023, the Ontario Government will increase the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour. This pay adjustment will result in an annual pay increase of $2,200 for full-time minimum-wage workers. According to the government, 942,400 workers were earning...

Peter Gilgan Foundation grant opportunities

The Peter Gilgan Foundation invites registered Canadian charities and qualified donees to apply for project grants, which fund specific programs or activities. Capacity-building grants are discrete, specific investments to strengthen internal capabilities, knowledge and resources. General operating grants are typically...

The ABC Media Sale for literacy is launching on Monday April 24, 2023

What if you could buy advertising at 65% off with the added bonus of supporting literacy programming in Canada? The ABC Media Sale, is an online sale of advertising space generously donated by leading Canadian media. Ad space is sold at an incredible 65%...

75% of Canadians worry about climate change and its impacts

New research released by Unite for Change finds that three-quarters (75%) of Canadians are experiencing anxiety about climate change and its impacts, with Canadians ages 18 to 34 most likely to be concerned about climate change (81%). The concerns are so great...

Canadians re-evaluate how they support charities amidst financial concerns

A new study by Sage has found that Canadian donors and volunteers are re-evaluating how they would like to support charities in face of personal or family’s financial health concerns. The annual Grow Together Report - conducted by Léger - surveyed 1,004 Canadian donors...

Cannexus24 Call for Presenters is Now Open

Canada's Career Development Conference will be held on January 29 - 31, 2024, in Ottawa. CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the annual Cannexus conference to submit a brief session outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and...

Canadian workers losing 48 days per year to absences and presenteeism

According to The Wellness Report report released by Manulife, a sizeable portion of Canadian workers struggle to care for their mental and physical health post-pandemic. As a result, there has been a significant drop in productivity, and an increase in...

Low income Canadians are struggling financially without adequate support to recover

Prosper Canada conducted a new study, undertaken with funding support from Co-operators. The study determined that low-income Canadians are increasingly financially vulnerable and lack access to adequate support. Individuals require assistance and resources to achieve financial stability and gain financial...

Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Reporting Volunteer Shortages

Volunteer Canada reports two-thirds of Canadian nonprofits are experiencing volunteer shortages. In light of National Volunteer Week, April 16 to 22, 2023, everyone is encouraged to volunteer their time to organizations in need. The National Volunteer Week celebration is a...

CanadaHelps’ Annual Giving Report: 57% of Canadian charities are unable to meet the growing demand for services

CanadaHelps released the sixth edition of The Giving Report, an annual look at the charitable sector and the state of giving which highlights alarming new findings. The complete report is available online here. Key Findings From The Giving Report 2023...
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