Non-Profits

 Non-profits buying multi-floor condo units face fee duplication under CMHC insurance rules

Current CMHC loan insurance programs for multi-unit properties are limited to either full building acquisitions or acquisitions of units on the same floor. They do not cover acquisitions of several units spread across multiple floors of a condominium development.

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Pro-Israel media ‘watchdog’ fighting CRA’s attempt to revoke its charity status

Auditors allege HR Canada Charitable Organization acted as a ‘conduit’ for HonestReporting Canada, carried out no charity work

Fundraising for Prime Minister’s residence renos called unusual, a ‘misstep’: Charitable advocates

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces competition, fundraising effort for 24 Sussex Drive

Canada improved its ‘poverty grade’, but Manitoba advocates say grading system needs improvement

Food Banks Canada released its annual poverty report card, where Canada received a slight boost in its grade. However, some advocates say the rating system has significant flaws.

RBC commits $8 million to help grow Canadian non-profit capacity amid economic pressures

From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

Edmonton launches $2M program to help faith groups convert empty churches, extra land to affordable housing

A new $2 million program will help Edmonton’s faith-based charities assess the feasibility of developing affordable housing and mixed-market housing on their land. Churches, temples and mosques have already expressed interest.

Canada’s largest trauma centre launches massive $1 billion fundraising campaign

As demand grows, Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation says they want to ensure the hospital can meet it.

Transformed Vancouver church reopens its doors as massive housing and support services centre

First United transformed its former church site in response to changing community needs, to prioritize essential support services over traditional religious activities in the neighbourhood.

What is infrastructure? It goes beyond walls and pavement: Social sector

Perhaps it's time to seriously consider redefining what infrastructure is.

Foundation behind former largest Canadian gift in history to end partnerships, transition to ‘personal philanthropy’

The McCall MacBain Foundation funds scholarships for students of McGill University, as well as those in the founders’ hometowns of Niagara Falls and Huron County in Ontario.

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