Affordable housing, robust benefits, transparency and more: 7 things the social sector wants from Budget 2025

Author Sharlene Gandhi
Organizations have called upon the government to address urgent income security needs and strengthen the capacity of the non-profit sector to deliver critical services.

Why It Matters

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised reduction in the public service, non-profits and social purpose groups will likely have a tough time advocating for increased funding. However, many also recommend that the government review some of its social policy commitments and update them with the present economic situation in mind.

The social sector is demanding a renewed focus on housing and social assistance as part of its federal pre-budget submissions.

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