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What housing advocates said to a parliamentary committee about Build Canada Homes
Bill C-20, the Build Canada Homes Act, went through a study with a Standing Committee between March and May 2026. Several witnesses advocated for the new Crown corporation to prioritize the development and preservation of non-market housing, and predictable financing that is accessible to non-profits as well.
Foundation behind former largest Canadian gift in history to end partnerships, transition to ‘personal philanthropy’
The McCall MacBain Foundation funds scholarships for students of McGill University, as well as those in the founders’ hometowns of Niagara Falls and Huron County in Ontario.
How non-profits advocated for the sector in a special review of B.C.’s lobbying act
Several national and provincial non-profits appeared before the Special Committee to share their experiences of complying with the Lobbyists Transparency Act, with some of the sector’s recommendations reflected in the Committee’s final report.
Explainer: What the social sector should know about Carney’s Spring Economic Update
Measures announced include a permanent employee ownership tax incentive, a simpler application process for the Disability Tax Credit, and a reduction in Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions.
CCNDR to expand cybersecurity resources for non-profits with new CoLab
In a recent survey of 8,000 non-profits, CCNDR also found that equity-denied organizations face significant barriers in digital skills and training.
