Hot Docs: Can political opposites be good friends? This documentary votes yes

Why It Matters

Canada’s political climate can feel divisive, but the journey of these two women proves that empathy and open-mindedness can bridge even the widest political gaps. Braver Angels is actively working to create solutions to North America’s growing political polarization, an issue that often divides families, friendships, and workplaces.

Affordable housing, robust benefits, transparency and more: 7 things the social sector wants from Budget 2025

Why It Matters

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised reduction in the public service, non-profits and social purpose groups will likely have a tough time advocating for increased funding. However, many also recommend that the government review some of its social policy commitments and update them with the present economic situation in mind.

A supportive housing failure in Vancouver is spurring innovative changes to Granville Street. Other cities are getting creative, too

Why It Matters

Canada’s housing crisis is disproportionately affecting low-income Canadians. Without creative intervention, homelessness will only get worse. The good news is that intervention is beginning to happen—here’s how.

Semer des solutions : une approche innovante pour lutter contre l’insécurité alimentaire au Canada

Why It Matters

Dans un contexte où le coût de la vie augmente et où les droits de douane affectent les chaînes logistiques, il est de plus en plus important de garantir un accès fiable à de la nourriture.

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.

COVID recovery funding for community services fell short by two-thirds: new data

Why It Matters

In the first comprehensive analysis of granting through the post-COVID Community Services Recovery Fund, data shows that most funding allowed non-profits to adapt or pivot their programs. The three intermediary funders were also able to support grantmaking to non-qualified donees, many of whom were applying to a fund of this sort for the first time.