How Canadian mining exploration companies get millions from charitable donations tax loophole
Why It Matters
Charities nationwide are helping mining exploration companies raise more money by promoting and accepting flow-through share donations. Some say this is good for all. Others say it’s making charities complicit in the exploration industry’s harm to First Nations and the environment.
'Spicy shift’: Canadian asset managers withhold director votes over climate inaction
Why It Matters
Canada is not on target to reduce its carbon emissions to an agreed-upon level by 2030, and shareholder pressure is an underused strategy to enact change.
Charities to stick with direct mail fundraising for older donors after Canada Post disruption
Why It Matters
Despite pushing for online donations or telephone appeals, several charities still found that direct mail as a channel was more likely to cut through the noise – and have no plans to shift away from mail fundraising even if there is another postal strike.
How an Egyptian app developer fixed his own speech impediment with AI-powered tech
Why It Matters
Experts say the app bridges a significant care gap in the Middle East. There, awareness of speech therapy is limited, and there are few academic programs train new therapists.
Custom LLMs and collaborative datasets: does the aid sector need AI?
Why It Matters
While artificial intelligence could make humanitarian aid program delivery more efficient, researchers have also criticized experimenting with new technologies on vulnerable populations.