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The crisis of youth aging out of care is why Canada needs a children and youth commissioner
Canada’s child welfare system leaves care‑experienced youth behind — a national commissioner could finally change that
Do you love sleeping with your pet? Science reveals there’s a tricky trade‑off
Why sharing a bed with your pet feels good — even when it quietly disrupts your sleep
Manitoba to remove provincial taxes from groceries
Premier Wab Kinew told media before the budget dropped Tuesday that Manitobans would no longer pay provincial taxes at the grocery store on prepared foods.
Saskatchewan social services sees budget boost; advocates unconvinced
Increased government spending in social services could improve services for residents in Saskatchewan.
New AI tool aims to make federal politics easier to track
“CanadaGPT” is designed to simplify complex government activity by giving users a clear understanding of what’s happening in Ottawa.
LONG READ: Shared platforms strengthen grassroots, mutual aid work – yet funders know little about them
Funders are still often limiting grants to charities and qualified donees. What does that mean for community groups?
How governments can help Indigenous communities disproportionately impacted by wildfires
Why wildfire evacuations keep failing Indigenous communities — and what governments can fix now
Alberta municipalities push province to pause new disability assistance program; advocates warn of deeper poverty
The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is set to launch in July 2026, and will place people with disabilities in two groups: those who are and are not able to work. The cities of Edmonton and Lethbridge, among other municipalities, have tabled motions urging the provincial government to reconsider this program.
Social franchising: The growing business model helping mission-based organizations expand
CleanStart Property Services has partnered with Just Like Family to scale its social enterprise across Canada through social franchising, a newer business model in Canada that prioritizes mission-driven outcomes.