Saskatchewan Nonprofit Partnership releases COVID-19 impact report

The Saskatchewan Nonprofit Partnership (SNP) conducted a survey to examine how organizations across Saskatchewan are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatchewan nonprofits and charities were invited to identify how their organizations have been, or anticipate, being affected by the emergency response to COVID-19....

New study examines technology’s positive impact on women’s philanthropy

A new report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), Women Give 2020 – New Forms of Giving in a Digital Age: Powered by Technology, Creating Community, offers new research focused on how women give more than men, even as technology disrupts philanthropy....

Charities Directorate call centre resumes operations

The Charities Directorate call centre has resumed its operations in order to address any questions you may have. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays) between 9 am and 5 pm, local time at 1-800-267-2384. We are working...

Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers

To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).  This economic measure provides a 75% wage subsidy of up to $847 per employee per...

Jewish General Hospital Foundation launches $5M COVID-19 Campaign

A comprehensive COVID-19 campaign has been launched by the Jewish General Hospital Foundation and already has the support of three major Quebec philanthropists: Sharon Azrieli - C.Q., D.Mus. Sophie Desmarais – recipient of the Quebec National Assembly Medal of Honour and Lisa Mierins on behalf...

Vulnerable Ontarians to get the essentials they need to stay safe at home during COVID-19

The Government of Ontario announced today that the Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) will be leading an announced $11 million program to coordinate and subsidize deliveries of meals, medicines and other necessities to low-income seniors and people with disabilities in need, such as those...

Morneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index™ shows biggest decline of mental well-being in the Prairies

Following the release of preliminary research earlier this month, Morneau Shepell today launched its full Mental Health Index™ report. The report highlights the differences among provinces, showing a notable change in the Prairies.   The Mental Health Index™ showed the biggest decline in mental...

CMA Foundation commits $20 million for COVID-19 response

In recognition of the exceptional pressures facing health care today, the CMA Foundation (CMAF) is pleased to announce a commitment of $20 million, one of the largest COVID-19 donations to date. This funding will be allocated through targeted grants to support...

Canadian hospital foundations launch The Frontline Fund to support the fight against COVID-19

Canadian frontline healthcare workers are caught in a fight with COVID-19 and need our support to help fight this crisis. In response, hospital foundation leaders across Canada have come together to launch The Frontline Fund - a way for all Canadians and...

Survey: 94% of Canadian employees are satisfied with their company’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

Companies in Canada are rising to the occasion to navigate the pandemic, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows. A majority of Canadian office workers surveyed (94 per cent) said they are satisfied with their organization's response to COVID-19, with...
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