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Aid organizations are still subject to new registration requirements that require them to give details about their staff to the Israeli authorities. Many organizations have decided this is a line they will not cross, meaning they cannot deliver critical aid to Palestinians.
Charities and non-profits are often at the whim of economic cycles. When there is a downturn, donations and corporate giving shrink too. In these times, consistent government funding could support and sustain non-profits, but some are concerned the sector could fall by the wayside again.
Women’s mental health challenges are worsened by systemic gaps in access, affordability, and culturally appropriate care. The data-driven report underscores the urgent need for collaborative, preventative solutions that reflect women’s lived experiences and support mental wellbeing throughout their lives.
According to research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 76 per cent of Canada’s business owners plan to exit their businesses in the next decade. The EOT legislation has been designed to ease those businesses' succession planning and spread the benefits of wealth. However, advocates warn that there might be a gaping hole in the legislation that the Carney government must urgently address in the Fall Budget.
A s Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers annually, grassroots organizations like Flavours of Hope and Culture Links provide vital pathways to belonging, economic independence, and cultural pride. These initiatives don’t just launch businesses—they build resilient communities, challenge systemic barriers, and redefine what inclusive entrepreneurship looks like.
Truth and Reconciliation Day is Sept. 30, and this year marks the 10-year anniversary of the publication of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation report. Most of the actions recommended in the report have yet to be realized.
