On World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, UHN Foundation announces an anonymous gift of $11 million in support of Neurofibromatosis (NF) research. NF is a genetic disorder affecting approximately one in 10,000 Canadians. The Elisabeth Raab Neurofibromatosis Clinic was established in 2015 at...
According to Statistics Canada, the proportion of Canadians reporting a hopeful outlook on the future is substantially lower compared with 5 to 6 years ago. In 2016, 75% of people in Canada reported feeling hopeful about the future, compared with...
Cisco Canada released a new survey, conducted by Angus Reid, that highlights why organizations will need to put employees at the centre of hybrid work to create equitable employee experiences. At the same time, the survey also uncovered some of...
CanadaHelps announced that it now accepts donations of cryptocurrency in support of any of Canada’s 86,000 registered charities. This new service is in response to growing interest from both charities and younger donors, and to ensure all Canadian charities, regardless...
Do you have work experience in settlement services? We would like to hear from you! This research program is designed to learn about the effectiveness of settlement service delivery to newcomer clients and improve their experience with online services. Eligibility...
In partnership with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), the Business + Higher Education Roundtable is conducting a nationwide series of roundtables with HR & talent practitioners to understand their experiences and needs when it comes to hiring...
The Mental Health Commission of Canada conducted a survey to determine employee and employer perceptions of extended mental health benefits in Canadian workplaces. Mental health problems in Canada are both common and costly (and have only increased during the COVID-19...
Deeply Rooted in Ethical Learning: Integrity to Do the Right Thing – this is the theme of the 2022 Provincial Conference for Volunteer Engagement Professionals-Ontario (PAVRO), the premier forum for sharing the latest ideas, trends, and strategies for volunteer engagement...
Just as Canadians are experiencing pandemic fatigue after two long years, research suggests that Canadians may also be experiencing "empathy fatigue." The latest survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and UBC researchers, Assessing the Impacts of COVID-19 on...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created deeper challenges for mothers and caregivers, especially those facing discrimination related to race, disability, immigration status, gender identity, being a single parent, or having a child with special needs. When The Canadian Women's Foundation launched The...
