Canada’s first ever women’s economic abuse and injustice summit urges financial institutions to do more to help survivors
“We need to have programs and policies that enable women to thrive and then survive so they can build.”
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One in 12 Torontonians have no close family or friends post-pandemic — how can they rebuild a sense of community?
The Toronto Foundation’s 2022 social capital survey shows that Toronto’s residents have faced a decline in wellbeing, sense of community, and civic engagement.
More Canadians now rely on food banks than at any other time in Canadian history. Are we at a breaking point?
With food inflation at a 41-year-high, some say the role of consolidation and corporate greed can no longer be ignored
Philanthropy leaders urge the sector to lean more into policy advocacy
While the fear of being too controversial may hold philanthropic organizations back from taking risks, experts say the real risk is for the communities who face inequities
Does an ‘extraordinary’ half-billion dollar donation offer new potential for affordable housing in Winnipeg?
Last Tuesday, the Winnipeg Foundation announced they will be the recipient of the largest-ever gift from an individual to a charity in Canada’s history.
Ivey Foundation to ‘spend down’ $100M endowment focusing on economy-based climate solutions. Decision offers big opportunity, but also risk of ‘drowning out’ other approaches.
Assuming the foundation distributes roughly an equal share of their $100 million endowment each year, they’ll be the largest private philanthropic funder of climate initiatives in Canada for the next five years, according to Devika Shah, executive director of Environment Funders Canada.
Should rich countries pay for climate-related health crises in Global South countries? Humanitarian organizations say yes – but it’s complicated
An international fund devoted to ‘loss and damages’ could compensate Global South countries for a multitude of climate costs, including health costs.
Chinatowns are disappearing across the country. Here’s what one group did to keep Montreal’s Chinatown community alive and supportive for residents.
While many historic parts of Montreal’s Chinatown gained heritage designation this year, keeping the neighbourhood from disappearing means molding it for the local population.
Mastercard Foundation makes historic $500 million commitment to Indigenous education. Will it be Indigenous-led?
Mastercard Foundation’s pledge is likely the largest-ever private philanthropic commitment to support Indigenous communities in Canadian history.
Annual update: One year after launch of the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change, has there been any progress?
Organizers say many of the signatories are still in the phase of convincing their boards of the connection between their work and climate change
