Carleton prof proposes hub for philanthropy research in Canada
A proposed hub would bring researchers together to study trends and strengthen Canada’s philanthropy sector.
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Victoria, Kelowna and Quebec City have the most vibrant arts and culture scenes, new index finds
The inaugural Arts Vibrancy Index showed that mid-sized cities often outperformed major Canadian cities on several indicators, including the overall share of arts and culture businesses, arts and culture revenue per capita, and arts and culture jobs per capita.
Trailblazing Iraqi-Canadian activist Yanar Mohammed killed outside Baghdad home
The feminist leader's death is a devastating loss for women's rights movements in Iraq and around the world, say advocates.
Six-figure costs and stalled projects: BC’s non-profit housing sector expresses ‘sorrow’ at rescinded provincial funding
British Columbia’s non-profit housing sector is reeling after spending months waiting for an outcome to their applications to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund. With many now sitting on shovel-ready projects, they’re looking to federal sources, like Build Canada Homes, to complete their affordable housing developments.
Migrant-led non-profits prioritized through RADIUS’s participatory grantmaking
RADIUS’s participatory grantmaking process shows how community voices and lived experience can shape funding decisions.
Non-profits scramble after Nova Scotia government claws back $130M from organizations
$130 million in cuts could affect 7,500 community groups, arts organizations, and local non-profits as part of Nova Scotia’s proposed budget.
Feds propose stricter reporting rules for non-profits with revenues above $100K
Changes to the Income Tax Act could require thousands of non-profits to file annual information returns.
Homelessness organizations dealing with increasing legal attacks, anti-poverty rhetoric: Ontario Nonprofit Network
In a recent brief, the ONN said “hostility against people experiencing homelessness and/or mental health and addictions challenges” is rising.
‘Winnipeg Declaration’ calls on faith leaders to transform empty church land into affordable housing
A national call to action by Releven is asking leaders to repurpose their underutilized faith-based spaces and commit to solving homelessness by signing the Winnipeg Declaration.
What a recent Supreme Court hearing could mean for housing, immigration and employment tribunals across Canada
Democracy Watch v. Attorney General of Canada is a case described as having “sweeping” ramifications for how decisions are made at tribunals and by specific boards. Among the interveners in this case were an environmental law charity, a refugee protection coalition, and a civil rights group.
Victoria, Kelowna and Quebec City have the most vibrant arts and culture scenes, new index finds
The inaugural Arts Vibrancy Index showed that mid-sized cities often outperformed major Canadian cities on several indicators, including the overall share of arts and culture businesses, arts and culture revenue per capita, and arts and culture jobs per capita.
Trailblazing Iraqi-Canadian activist Yanar Mohammed killed outside Baghdad home
The feminist leader's death is a devastating loss for women's rights movements in Iraq and around the world, say advocates.
Six-figure costs and stalled projects: BC’s non-profit housing sector expresses ‘sorrow’ at rescinded provincial funding
British Columbia’s non-profit housing sector is reeling after spending months waiting for an outcome to their applications to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund. With many now sitting on shovel-ready projects, they’re looking to federal sources, like Build Canada Homes, to complete their affordable housing developments.
Migrant-led non-profits prioritized through RADIUS’s participatory grantmaking
RADIUS’s participatory grantmaking process shows how community voices and lived experience can shape funding decisions.
Non-profits scramble after Nova Scotia government claws back $130M from organizations
$130 million in cuts could affect 7,500 community groups, arts organizations, and local non-profits as part of Nova Scotia’s proposed budget.
Feds propose stricter reporting rules for non-profits with revenues above $100K
Changes to the Income Tax Act could require thousands of non-profits to file annual information returns.
Homelessness organizations dealing with increasing legal attacks, anti-poverty rhetoric: Ontario Nonprofit Network
In a recent brief, the ONN said “hostility against people experiencing homelessness and/or mental health and addictions challenges” is rising.
‘Winnipeg Declaration’ calls on faith leaders to transform empty church land into affordable housing
A national call to action by Releven is asking leaders to repurpose their underutilized faith-based spaces and commit to solving homelessness by signing the Winnipeg Declaration.
What a recent Supreme Court hearing could mean for housing, immigration and employment tribunals across Canada
Democracy Watch v. Attorney General of Canada is a case described as having “sweeping” ramifications for how decisions are made at tribunals and by specific boards. Among the interveners in this case were an environmental law charity, a refugee protection coalition, and a civil rights group.
