These are uncertain and stressful times for so many working and volunteering in the nonprofit and voluntary sector. For many, demands for services are increasing while funding is unpredictable and people are facing wide-ranging challenges, while many nonprofit and voluntary...
Manulife Investment Management today announced the results of its Financial Stress Survey of Canadians, revealing the weight financial stress is having on workers and its impact on employers. The survey shows financial stress has increased this year and the pressure...
The start of the school year for new Grade 9 students is always an exciting time, but this fall has been full of unexpected challenges. The one thing students can still count on is the chance to kick start their...
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is funding 14 community-based research projects that will explore how cannabis use affects underserved populations across the country. Each project will receive funding of up to $100,000 over two years, for a total research investment of $1.4 million....
Without a doubt, many Canadians have felt a harsh financial impact from the fallout of COVID-19 as it alters incomes, savings strategies and retirement plans. According to a recent national survey commissioned by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), one third of...
The Hockey Canada Foundation has launched its new $1 million Assist Fund to provide registration fee subsidies for qualified Canadians who are registered with Hockey Canada-sanctioned associations for the 2020-21 season. The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund allows Canadians who meet the...
Today, Canada Life announced it is calling on registered Canadian charities to apply for a one-time seasonal donation. As 2020 has been a tough year and many individuals and families are struggling, these donations are meant to help Canadians who...
The Ontario Nonprofit Network has launched a new microsite dedicated to promoting decent work for women in the nonprofit sector. The site offers a variety of downloadable reports and covers topics such as: The role of gender in the nonprofit...
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) has released three new Vital Signs reports for 2020. Each report corresponds to a theme from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Women and Gender Equality Canada's Gender Results Framework: Power, Peace and Planet. Vital...
If you’re a residential or small business customer that pays Time-of-Use (TOU) electricity prices, you now have a choice in Ontario. You can contact your electricity utility and opt-out of TOU and pay Tiered prices instead, choosing the price plan...
