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...

Nature Canada accepting employer applications for new wage subsidy program for BIPOC youth

Nature Canada has launched a new wage subsidy program, Work to Grow, for nature organizations to employ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) youth. Racialized youth face unique barriers in developing experience and finding jobs in nature-related activities. The lack...

Statistics Canada releases new report on the economic contribution of nonprofits and volunteering

Statistics Canada has released a new report covering the economic contribution of the nonprofit sector, as well as important employment data from the sector.  Real gross domestic product (GDP) of nonprofit institutions edged up 0.2% in the first quarter of 2021, after...

Free virtual program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs now accepting applications

GOOD TO BE GOOD's first summer free virtual program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs is now available and accepting applications. This women, community-led program aims to bridge the gap for women and non-binary folks with entrepreneurial spirits who face multiple...

Unemployed aged 45 and above face ageism and career challenges globally

The global employment nonprofit organisation Generation has published Meeting The World's Midcareer Challenge, a research report based on a survey of 3,800 employed and unemployed people, and 1,404 hiring managers to reveal global employment trends.  The report sheds light on the reality of...
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