Between January and June of each year, Max Bell Foundation delivers its annual Public Policy Training Institute (PPTI). They bring together 25 leaders from Canada’s charitable sector whose organizations want to impact the public policy process. Enrollment is open to...
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of life for Canadians. During the period from April to June 2021, one-quarter of Canadians reported experiencing high levels of stress most days, and nearly half of Canadians considered that their stress levels...
Maytree Policy School is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to enhance their public policy engagement and effectiveness. Beginning in January 2022, the program will support 20-25 policy leaders to enhance their skills and competencies and enhance their organization’s strategic engagement...
Research just released from Robert Half shows the Great Resignation trend may accelerate across Canada, and robust compensation packages will be critical for recruiting new talent. Following are five key trends for employers to note: Employees feel underpaid. Half of workers (50...
Despite the economic challenges that COVID-19 brought about, for millions of working Canadians who have remained on payroll since March 2020, the pandemic seems to have been a financial windfall — but these gains may be at risk. Those who have worked from...
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) announced that applications are open for the third annual Giving Back grant funding program. RBH encourages charities and non-profits focused on education, environmental sustainability, and community development to apply for a grant worth up to $25,000. The window...
At a belated birthday celebration outside at his Toronto home, Donald K. Johnson, O.C., announced a $50-million donation to his namesake Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute at University Health Network (UHN). This gift will help UHN further transform the lives of more than five million...
The legacy of legendary philanthropist Doc Seaman lives on through the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund, an endowment fund administered by Calgary Foundation. The purpose of grants from the Fund is to support: All aspects of amateur ice hockey in...
The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) is a national, competitive, and merit-based contribution program intended to support public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by climate change, such as floods, wildland fires, droughts...
TD Bank Group (TD) announced a CDN $10 million commitment over the next five years to the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF). This donation is among the largest contributions in Canada to a Black-focused, Black-led and Black-serving organization. Established in 2020, BOF was founded and is led by a...
