Non-Profits

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Lights illuminate Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ont. Before the winter holidays, the Canada Revenue Agency released new guidance, which some say will help accelerate the flow of money to non-profits and grassroots groups. (Naveen Kumar / Unsplash)
‘Major victory’ or disappointment? Mixed reviews on whether new CRA guidance will spur more granting to non-qualified donees

Philanthropic Foundations Canada and the Ontario Nonprofit Network say the guidance is a significant policy win. However, a third sector association says it won’t likely prompt a new flood of money to non-qualified donees.

A pink body bag hangs in the window of Toronto gallery It’s OK* Studios on Nov. 24, 2023, as part of a controversial campaign by Canadian charity Aura Freedom International to raise awareness about femicide.
Charity faces backlash over ‘body bag for her’ femicide campaign

“The people in these situations don't need to be told that they could end up in body bag. They wake up every day, wondering if that's going to happen,” said Marnie Hill, who was upset by the campaign.

Exterior photo of Launch Coworking in Winnipeg
Effects of WeWork bankruptcy on Canadian non-profits unknown

Five Canadian WeWork locations to close after U.S. company goes into receivership

UPDATED: Artscape-owned properties to be part of receivership; managed properties to stay

New non-profit ArtHubs Toronto will assume current management contracts

Could a tech start-up helping refugees resettle in the U.S. and Europe help Canada?

“Everything we do starts and ends with human interactions,” say the founders of Pairity, an end-to-end refugee integration platform.

The last national survey of Canadian non-profits and voluntary organizations was 20 years ago. Why has this information been missing?

“It’s hard to push for investment or public policy change when you’re invisible.”

3 paper boats. One red ahead of 2 blue boats.
Who’s really advancing equity in the non-profit sector? A new study says it’s Black, Indigenous and racialized-led organizations

BIPOC-led organizations out-performed white-led organizations on most equity, diversity and inclusion practices, study suggests

First Atira housed their clients, now they’re housing their staff — could other non-profits follow suit?

With the average one-bedroom apartment now costing Vancouverites $2,600 per month, co-operatives might hold the key to affordable housing

Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience to receive $1.2 million in funding, to enable sector-wide digital transformation over three years

Why a major bank, a technology company and philanthropic foundations are involved in these funding partnerships.

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