New Nanos poll reveals people in Canada are more stressed in the era of COVID-19

A Nanos Research poll, conducted on behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), has found that many people in Canada have seen their stress levels double since the onset of COVID-19. The survey of 1,049 Canadian residents conducted between April 25 and 27 sheds new...

CCVO launches the 2020 Alberta Nonprofit Survey

The 2020 Alberta Nonprofit Survey has launched! This year, CCVO celebrates 10 years of conducting the survey and gathering meaningful data about nonprofits across the province. The 2020 survey is an opportunity for you to share the impact that COVID-19 has...

Centraide of Greater Montreal launches its Radar

Centraide of Greater Montreal has innovated with the launch of a special COVID-19 release of its Radar, a collaborative digital tool that provides the public and local stakeholders with a map of all food assistance agencies in the Montreal Metropolitan Community that are open...

Canadian employees share views on current and post-pandemic workplace

Professionals in Canada have gone from the shock of life in lockdown, to weeks of working from kitchen tables and makeshift offices. But now, many are turning their attention to the impending move back to their workplaces, and what the new normal...

Pandemic prompts emergency campaign to combat crisis of isolation for people with disabilities

March of Dimes Canada is shining a light on a crisis of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting 6.2 million people in Canada who live with disabilities. The organization is launching an emergency campaign to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people...

Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”

Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of those asked "how are you?"...

Ontario Nonprofit Network calls for $680 million stabilization fund for Ontario

Imagine communities without nonprofits and charities – no summer camps, no minor softball or soccer clubs, no museums, art galleries or theatres, mental health services, women’s shelters, immigrant services, community health centres, food banks, nonprofit housing. Every Ontarian has benefitted...

The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia (CSCNS) releases state of the nonprofit sector report

The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia (CSCNS) commissioned the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) to survey the Nonprofit Sector in Nova Scotia. APEC has compiled the findings of that survey along with economic impact data drawn from Statistics Canada (and other...

New support strengthens B.C. animal care facilities during COVID-19

High-quality care for animals in B.C.’s shelters, BC SPCA facilities, zoos and aquariums will continue during the COVID-19 response, with funding available to help organizations cover the costs of food and medicine for their animals. In response to the provincial health...

Vantage Point seeking BC volunteers to help nonprofits access government financial supports

In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the federal and provincial governments are offering financial supports to address the impacts on the economy. BC’s not-for-profit sector employs 86,000 workers. To continue providing services and retain their staff, a vast number of...
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