The CAGP Foundation released Legacy Giving in Canada, a landmark national research report offering the most comprehensive and inclusive look at charitable bequests, gifts in Wills, and estate planning trends in Canada to date. Building on their foundational 2019 study...
The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) published insights into volunteer workforce trends & challenges in Canada. According to the research, 47% of participating charities have sufficient volunteers to meet their needs, while 41% indicated they needed more volunteers. Regarding volunteer fluctuations, nearly...
The Government of Canada announced that applications are now open for the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage: Community Anniversaries funding, which provides funding to local groups for non-recurring local events. To be eligible for funding under the Community Anniversaries...
The Government of Ontario announced that the new minimum wage in Ontario will be $17.95 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. The new minimum wage will be the second-highest provincial rate in Canada. The increase in minimum wage aims to support Ontario workers,...
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) announced that applications are now open for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund and FCC Community Funding programs. FCC supports projects that positively impact communities across Canada. FCC AgriSpirit Fund The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports rural communities (less...
The Western Communities Foundation has expanded their support for safe places with the National Walk for Safe Places and the new $100,000 Emergency Support Fund. The National Walk for Safe Places will take place May 11–15, 2026. With flagship walk...
The Government of Canada released its 2026 Spring Economic Update [Spring Economic Update 2026 - Canada Strong For All] on April 28, including a brief reference to modernizing tax rules for charities on page 107 of the report. The full...
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and the Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced that applications are now being accepted for the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and...
ABC Life Literacy Canada is now accepting submissions for the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award. The award honours innovation in the development, implementation and delivery of adult literacy or adult-integrated family literacy programs delivered by a community organization in Canada. The awards program...
Cannexus27, Canada’s Career Development Conference, will be held on January 25-27, 2027, in Ottawa. CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the annual Cannexus conference to submit a brief session outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages people to...
