Blip or trend? Government funding to charities jumped by $30 billion in early pandemic

Why It Matters

All levels of government announced new funding for the charitable sector during the pandemic. But how much did organizations net in total? And is the boost in funding here to stay?

Canadian senior volunteers felt erased during pandemic years, want meaningful work

Why It Matters

Canadian non-profits continue to grapple with volunteer shortages, even as the COVID-19 pandemic fades into memory. Retaining older volunteers could help stem the tide.

‘This is not reconciliation’: Federal funding drops for Indigenous language revitalization

Why It Matters

Indigenous languages are facing extinction due to colonization, and many communities are trying to revitalize their languages and create more fluent speakers.