Labour and Volunteers

‘Fiercely dedicated’: Prominent Winnipeg labour advocate Gord Delbridge dies

Former CUPE 500 President leaves behind a legacy of years advocating for city workers and opposing the privatization of municipal services.

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Analysis: What The Guardian can teach Canada about Ontario and New Brunswick’s private child care bet

Ontario and New Brunswick are pushing the federal government to lift the cap on for-profit child care providers, bucking a national model built on public and community-based care.

What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works

Four myths and one truth about job hunting in Canada.

Mysterious website, changed email messages and no negotiations: Oxfam Canada strike continues into second week

Striking staff members are also urging supporters to steer clear of a new website that appears to have sprung up in solidarity with them, but rather to follow developments on CUPE 2722’s social media channels.

Amid economic uncertainty, 22 per cent of Canada’s social enterprises report growth

New data from Buy Social Canada highlights the country’s growing and innovative social enterprise sector.

Oxfam Canada staff begin strike, cite lack of support for gender-affirming care, domestic violence protection and fair wages

Staff will be picketing in Toronto and Ottawa.

This former Quebec solidarity minister’s message about who really drives social reform

Social progress occurs when the government recognizes checks and balances, she says.

City of Vancouver calls for festival federal funding return

Vancouver’s city council plans to push the federal government to restore and expand federal funding for major festivals and cultural events.

NEET kids: The effort behind lowering Canada’s worrying youth unemployment levels

The jobless rate for people aged 15-24 climbed to 14.1 per cent in February.

Social franchising: The growing business model helping mission-based organizations expand

CleanStart Property Services has partnered with Just Like Family to scale its social enterprise across Canada through social franchising, a newer business model in Canada that prioritizes mission-driven outcomes. 

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