Finance Minister Bill Morneau today announced that the Government of Canada will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) by an additional 12 weeks to August 29, 2020. Extending the program will give workers greater confidence that they will continue...
ADP Canada’s Workplace Insights series continues to explore the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian workplaces and the Canadian economy’s reshaped workforce. While previous surveys explored employee health and safety and employer readiness and response, the third, and most recent survey,...
Nonprofit organizations across BC are at risk. 15-19% of nonprofits face closure and 23% feel they may not last more than 6 months. Arts organizations, sports and recreation groups, environmental organizations and social service agencies may disappear in the next...
In this year's National Volunteer Week Photo Contest Volunteer BC celebrated the commitment, generosity and selflessness of BC's volunteers. Every organization that sent a photo was highlighted on Volunteer BC's social media channels. Thank you for all the incredible efforts of volunteers -...
The federal government is nearing a decision point about a sector stabilization grant program. Imagine Canada has shared sector data, but it’s time to share stories to help policymakers understand what is at stake in their communities if the services provided...
Residents in Ottawa, Prescott-Russell, Lanark and Renfrew Counties have responded to the call for volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic in overwhelming numbers. Over 1,600 volunteers have been recruited by Volunteer Ottawa (VO) to respond to community needs. VO is the...
Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a "serious mental health crisis" as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will...
This survey, conducted by Philanthropic Foundations Canada and project partners, is intended to capture information on who is doing what, where, as well as the type of support and amount of the funding provided by funders from across Canada in response...
A recent digital poll launched by UNICEF Canada through its U-Report platform asked over 600 young people in every province and territory, including those furthest from opportunity, about their mental health, education, work and family dynamics to take a more in-depth look...
The Canadian Medical Association Foundation (CMAF) is announcing a $10 million donation to address the needs of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in communities across Canada. Through a strategic collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the CMAF is donating...
