In 2022, the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) will be conducting town halls with Ontarians to get your perspectives on various topics drug policy related topics. These discussions will be used to inform and prioritize provincial research related to...
According to Statistics Canada, the number of jobs in nonprofit institutions rose by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021, the fourth increase in the five previous quarters. Despite the higher levels of employment in recent quarters, the total number of...
LifeWorks has released its monthly Mental Health Index™, revealing a negative mental health score among Canadians for the 21st consecutive month. The overall mental health score for December 2021, was -10.2 compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark, a slight decline from the...
Abby Graham, a grade twelve student at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS), is using her voice to make a difference in her community by launching the Kindness Pledge. Starting today, Graham, in partnership with The Grove, is inviting organizations, groups, families, students...
Every year, thousands of highly skilled Veterans enter the job market—ready and eager for civilian work. Yet, despite facing labour and skills shortages, employers across sectors often don’t consider Veterans to be a viable talent pool. Challenge Factory aims to...
As we inch towards the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows that more than one-third (35 per cent) of all working Canadians are feeling burned out. A comprehensive research study – commissioned by Workplace Strategies for Mental...
Bill C-2, which received Royal Assent on December 17, 2021, included a new Local Lockdown Program to provide businesses that face temporary new local lockdowns with up to the maximum amount available through the wage and rent subsidy programs. As...
It’s that time again! Canada’s Volunteer Awards is now accepting nominations for 2021. The nomination period is open until March 4th. Nominating a person or organization for a Canada’s Volunteer Award is a terrific way to say thank you to...
In the first report of preliminary findings from the Financial Wellness Lab of Canada at Western University offers hope for those who are feeling the pangs of financial stress. While financial stress might feel inescapable, the report, entitled Financial Wellness...
The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the employer application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2022 program. CSJ is a long-standing Government of Canada program that strives to help youth (15–30 years of age) obtain their first summer work...
