We’re tracking every Ontario election promise for the social impact sector. Here’s the running list.

Why It Matters

Faced with a plethora of social crises – from housing to hatred to climate change – the next Ontario government will need to lean on the social impact sector to solve these serious problems.

The Indigenous tourism industry’s growth was cut in half during the pandemic. Here’s what that means for communities’ economic and cultural resilience.

Why It Matters

Indigenous tourism organizations are preserving and sharing hundreds of unique Indigenous cultures that have been historically silenced — and are a source of economic resilience, too.

Housing co-ops could solve Canada’s housing affordability crisis

Why It Matters

Scorecard: Does budget 2022 offer communities the support they want and need? Social impact leaders weigh in

Why It Matters

With a slew of issues facing Canadians, ranging from the economic impacts of the pandemic to systemic racism, the social impact world waits for the release of the budget with bated breath to see how it purports to address these issues.

In-depth Q&A: B.C.’s Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits on the province’s new $34 million recovery fund

Why It Matters

Non-profits across the country have said repeatedly, since the pandemic began, that recovery funds from different levels of government haven’t worked for their specific needs. They’ve also pushed for dedicated parliamentary representatives. Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Nonprofits Niki Sharma’s work addresses both.

Here's what the social impact sector needs to know about the Liberal-NDP agreement

Why It Matters

If the deal holds, it could strengthen Canada’s social safety net – especially around affordable housing – and open additional funding streams for social impact organizations.