BC announces new cabinet position, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits

As part of Premier John Horgan's announcement of a new cabinet in British Columbia came the news that there would be a new position representing BC's nonprofit and charitable sector. Niki Sharma, the MLA for Vancouver – Hastings, has been named...

Canadian Mental Health Association publishes new resource for nonprofits partnering with companies

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has published a new resource created to help nonprofit organizations work through various ethical considerations related to accepting donations or forming collaborations with private companies. While Risk vs. Reward: Considerations for non-profit organizations...

Jennifer Bernard, President and CEO, Women’s College Hospital Foundation awarded Women’s Executive Network 2020 Inclusion Vanguard Award

Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) is proud to share that Jennifer Bernard, President and CEO, WCHF has been recognized among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award winners as the 2020 recipient of the Inclusion Vanguard Award, presented by Accenture....

Workplace safety video contest open to youth across Canada

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) invites youth aged 13 to 19 across Canada to share their perspective about what working safely means to them. Contestants of the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest are encouraged...

New report finds Black communities overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy

Research suggests the Canadian philanthropic sector has failed to support the urgent and specific needs of Black communities in Canada, according to Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy, a new report released today.  Experts across the country see the Foundation for Black...

Food Banks Canada releases new report exploring community food banks and COVID-19

Despite unemployment skyrocketing in the first three months of the pandemic, social policy temporarily helped mitigate a higher rate of demand at food banks that might have otherwise occurred. A new report by Food Banks Canada, Food Banks and COVID-19 –...

Applications open for Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiatives (SBCCI)

 Tropicana Community Services Organization (Tropicana) is encouraging Black-led not-for-profit organizations from all regions of Canada, outside of Quebec, to benefit from the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiatives (SBCCI), capacity building grant. On November 23, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, announced the...

Canada Revenue Agency releases updated guidance for charities

As part of their ongoing commitment to take an education-first approach and to provide charities with the tools and resources they need to carry on their important work, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to announce the publication of...

Nova Scotia announces financial relief for the arts and culture sector

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on arts and culture organizations across Nova Scotia. That is why the province is providing $2.1 million to help meet their immediate needs.  The COVID-19 Emergency Support Program for Arts and Culture Organizations is...

Ontario’s Inclusive Community Grants Program accepting applications

Ontario's Inclusive Community Grants Program (ICGP) helps ensure local governments and community organizations consider Ontarians of all ages and abilities at every stage of community planning and development. Inclusive communities respond to both the opportunities and challenges of an aging...
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