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Six-figure costs and stalled projects: BC’s non-profit housing sector expresses ‘sorrow’ at rescinded provincial funding

British Columbia’s non-profit housing sector is reeling after spending months waiting for an outcome to their applications to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund. With many now sitting on shovel-ready projects, they’re looking to federal sources, like Build Canada Homes, to complete their affordable housing developments.

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Non-profits scramble after Nova Scotia government claws back $130M from organizations

$130 million in cuts could affect 7,500 community groups, arts organizations, and local non-profits as part of Nova Scotia’s proposed budget.

Feds propose stricter reporting rules for non-profits with revenues above $100K

Changes to the Income Tax Act could require thousands of non-profits to file annual information returns.

UPDATE: Canada‑linked aid agencies petition Israeli court to stop March 1 Gaza shutdown

As part of a new registration requirement with the Israeli authorities, humanitarian aid organizations were required to provide personal information of Palestinian and international aid staff working in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Several aid organizations around the world refused to do so, and are now being told to cease operations by Israeli authorities.  

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B.C. $10-a-day daycare expansion on pause; advocates relieved there are no cuts

B.C.’s 2026 budget freezes the current funding to the province’s daycare program, meaning there will be no expansion of spaces.

What a recent Supreme Court hearing could mean for housing, immigration and employment tribunals across Canada

Democracy Watch v. Attorney General of Canada is a case described as having “sweeping” ramifications for how decisions are made at tribunals and by specific boards. Among the interveners in this case were an environmental law charity, a refugee protection coalition, and a civil rights group.

VIDEO: Living in reality: Non-profit leadership in an age of hard truths

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Q&A: What the U.S. decision to stop considering the health cost of air pollution means for Canada

A discussion with Dave Sawyer of the Canadian Climate Institute to understand the health implications for Canadians

Advocates like first steps for food insecurity and affordability, but say easier, more permanent solutions needed

From GST rebates to food bank funding, the federal government announced new measures to tackle food insecurity Monday.