Bread, Calgary’s emergency food search platform, rolls out nationally

Why It Matters

A partnership between two Canadian social impact technology platforms has the potential to exponentially increase the amount of data collected about emergency food needs and provisions, offering a blueprint for data-informed service delivery, dignity-first design, and national impact.

New group looks to philanthropic money to fund Canadian Nonprofit Data Lab

Why It Matters

Compared to the for-profit sector, the non-profit sector remains under-researched in Canada. There are several instances of non-profits being included in national business surveys, and specific sector-related data then not being published.

Protest has been critical to social reform. Toronto’s grassroots groups say new rules could hinder them

Why It Matters

From injured workers to racialized communities, women to LGBTQ+ groups, protest has historically driven government action and policy towards social change. For many, protest is the only means by which they have access to key decision-makers.

Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers

Why It Matters

Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.