Study reveals the pandemic has made many Canadians more environmentally conscious

New research from the annual 3M State of Science Index (SOSI) reports 63 per cent of Canadians feel the COVID-19 pandemic has made them more environmentally conscious. The rise in support for the environment is being driven by younger generations, with Generation...

Canadian employees’ uncertainty about return-to-workplace plans contributing to declining mental health

LifeWorks released its monthly Mental Health Index™ report, revealing a negative mental-health score among Canadians for the 15th consecutive month. The Mental Health Index™ score for June is -10.7 compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark. In June, the research found that while many...

A ‘work anywhere’ workplace is what Canadian employees actually want today, according to new report

As organizations around the world make plans for their people to return to the workplace, the latest research report from Accenture finds that 61% of Canadians prefer a hybrid or remote work model. The research report encompassing 9,326 workers in 11 countries...

New Environment and Climate Change Youth Council to engage on key environmental challenges

Young Canadians are concerned about their futures, which is why they are leading the charge to create a healthier planet, with cleaner air, cleaner water, and good jobs for now and for generations to come. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister...

Federal minimum wage of $15 per hour to come into effect on December 29, 2021

In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada proposed to establish a federal minimum wage of $15 per hour, rising with inflation. The Government of Canada is announcing that this change will come into effect on December 29, 2021, following Royal...

43% of Canadian companies plan to add new positions in second half of 2021

 Job seekers will have plenty of options in the coming months, research from talent solutions firm Robert Half shows. According to the "State of Canadian Hiring" survey of 800 senior managers, 43 per cent of respondents anticipate adding new permanent...

National skills agenda required to prepare Indigenous youth for digital future: RBC report

Indigenous youth are growing four times faster than Canada's non-Indigenous population, representing a vital influx of entrepreneurs, innovators, managers and business owners for years to come. But a new RBC report says many are not being fully prepared to seize the opportunities of the country's...

Ontario Nonprofit Network releases new report on impact of COVID and government relief measures

The Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) has released a new report about the impact of COVID and associated government relief measures on nonprofits and charities. Key takeaways include: Nonprofits lost a massive number of volunteers during the crisis - 61% reporting lost volunteers....

UofMosaic Fellowship accepting applications from university and college students

UofMosaic Fellowship Program is accepting applications for our 2021-2023 cohort. Applications will be accepted until July 26, 2021. College and university students are welcome to apply. The UofMosaic Fellowship is a meaningful platform where Canadian university and college students are able...

2021 Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program now accepting applications for micro-grants

The 2021 Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program  offers micro-grants that are available to local charitable organizations who focus on creating vibrant and connected communities; producing initiatives that foster a love of horses; and/or work towards creating a more sustainable society. Support...
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