Several researchers raised concerns about academia and funders’ slow shift to the right, emulating what is happening in the United States. Many also highlighted that they filled the EDI questions in funding applications on the condition that sensitive personal information will remain confidential, or if aggregated, will remain anonymous.
Cyclists face different risks and dynamics than drivers, yet traffic laws often ignore these realities. Recognizing the logic behind practices like rolling stops could lead to safer, more inclusive urban transportation policies.
Charities and non-profits interact with government on many levels, including requesting funding, being contracted to deliver essential services, and advocating for policy reform. While not all of these activities are classed as lobbying, the upcoming changes to reporting requirements will likely mean that many organizations will have to track and report their interactions with the federal government.
Racial inequities in philanthropic funding perpetuate systemic injustice and weaken the non-profit sector’s collective impact by sidelining diverse leaders and ideas. To break this cycle, funders must move beyond awareness to action—restructuring relationships, governance, and evaluation practices to ensure equitable access to capital and opportunity.
The current Liberal government has pledged to accelerate the delivery of nation-building initiatives and build Canada’s resilience. However, the affordability crisis has been slowing the economy and affecting communities, while a large portion of retail investors’ money is invested abroad. The social finance sector wants to persuade the federal government that it is part of the solution and that its model aligns with Canada’s challenges.
