UBC Sauder and Mitacs are building on the success of their pilot job placement program by offering an additional 300 opportunities for students/employers. The program offers $5,000 stipends to fund students to undertake an internship with not-for-profits. From finance and...
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new customizable tool kit resource to help workplaces across Canada operate safely and prevent the spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anchored by the COVID-19: Workplace Health and...
McMaster grad student, Peggy Kulmala, has asked us to share with you an opportunity to participate in her research study exploring the non-profit sector’s role as the voice of Canadians. The outcomes of this study include providing Canadian non-profits and charities insights and best practices to support...
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the upcoming 2020 Minister’s Round Table on Parks Canada – a consultation on national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas....
COVID-19 is setting girls back – unravelling decades of progress on gender equality and girls' rights here in Canada and around the world. In Canada, women's employment levels have still not recovered from the lockdown, and women continue to be left out of the workforce as...
In 2019, the CAGP Foundation undertook a comprehensive study with Environics Analytics to better understand the factors influencing Canadian charitable giving in Wills. Key highlights in this report include: The current lay of the land in terms of gifts in Wills How...
International child rights' organization Plan International Canada released the findings of a global survey of 14,000 girls aged 15–25 in 22 countries including Canada, which showed that more than half (58 per cent), have been harassed or abused online. In Canada, the...
Canadian educators are coming together and doing their part in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. With resilience and compassion, they are ensuring that students—whether they are learning in the classroom or online—are developing and engaged every day. These dedicated...
The Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative (SPRE) and the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC), would appreciate BC organizations taking the time to participate in the Space for Community Survey - Understanding the Real Estate Challenges Affecting the Not-for-Profit/Social Purpose...
As many organizations approach their fiscal year end and assess the financial impact of COVID-19 on their business, the main question being asked is not about raises or promotions, but whether salary freezes are necessary to stay afloat. According to Morneau...
