Statistics Canada has released new data on human resources in the nonprofit sector from 2010-2019. In 2019, nonprofit organizations—serving households, businesses and governments—employed 2.5 million people, representing 12.8% of all jobs in Canada. The employment share ranged between 12.4% and 12.8%, increasing during the 2010-to-2019 period. While the...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched a Call for Applications for Canadians to join the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS). The ACCS is a consultative forum for the Government of Canada to engage in meaningful dialogue with...
Following concerns expressed in recent years by some insurance industry regulators regarding the use of life insurance as a charitable giving vehicle, it was recommended that interested parties establish best practices to ensure appropriate processes and measures are followed when...
Amid the elevated anxiety, stress, and exhaustion during COVID-19, the pandemic has also resulted in improved loyalty to employers and a stronger sense of purpose in the workforce, finds a new poll by KPMG in Canada. The biggest workplace challenges,...
Online giving to nonprofits rose by 32 percent in 2020, reflecting extraordinary growth during a year marked by the pandemic, protests against racial injustice and white supremacy, and a historic presidential election. Organizations working to address hunger and poverty saw...
Bridge for Health and Public Health Association of BC have partnered in this Vancouver Foundation funded project designed to understand the lived experiences of direct service providers in healthcare and social services. Their project, titled At the Intersection of Service...
Do you know about the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)? It provides an on-bill credit to eligible residential, small business and registered charity customers to help them catch up on their energy bills and resume regular payments. Residential customers can...
The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) is deeply committed to supporting the community and wants to celebrate and amplify the work of nonprofits who are working to nurture the next generations of Black technologists and STEM enthusiasts. That’s why they’re...
CanadaHelps has released the 2021 Giving Report, an annual report that provides an in-depth, data-driven look at the state of Canada's charitable sector. Since the onset of the pandemic, the charitable sector has experienced significant challenges, including a projected decline in...
With millions of Canadians working away from their normal workplaces the past year, many of the country's most sustainable organizations have responded by helping employees to reduce their personal environmental footprint and make environmentally conscious decisions in their lives outside...
