WEBINAR REPLAY: Budget 2024 and the Social Impact World
Why It Matters
The Future of Good journalists spent hours going through the budget document so you don't have to, as they bring the key points to know and watch for in the months ahead.
The Future of Good journalists spent hours going through the budget document so you don't have to, as they bring the key points to know and watch for in the months ahead.
The non-profit sector makes up nearly 10 per cent of the Canadian economy and employs 2.5 million people, yet is often the last consideration in the federal budget.
Non-profits tend to be community-based, but a lot of funding flows from the top. The federal budget will point to the government’s top priorities and if those on the front lines of services factor into their long-term outlook.
Facing overlapping social crises, some grassroots leaders have called on foundations to spend down. But are they actually doing it?
Money is the most significant source of stress for many Canadians—more than work, personal health and relationships. Most Canadians cannot access an employer retirement plan, making retirement planning their responsibility. However, financial literacy can help reduce this tension for many Canadian households, increasing their wellbeing.
Most investment decisions made by private markets directly and indirectly affect children. But unlike other beneficiaries who can organize and lobby, children are underrepresented in investing analysis and decision-making.