AI could help strengthen mental health support, but only if it’s used properly: Experts

Why It Matters

AI is changing how people search for support, including vulnerable people that many non-profits serve. Understanding how to use AI responsibly can help expand access to care and protect users from harm.

Budget 2025: How Canada’s national school food program can catalyze systemic change

Why It Matters

On October 10, the Carney government announced the National School Food program will be permanent with $216 million in annual funding starting in 2029. Making this program permanent could be the first step into a systemic change by creating a national ecosystem of social caterers and food security non-profit.

4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

Why It Matters

It's important to counter seasonal mood shifts, which affect millions during colder months. Below, we highlight four practical, research-supported interventions to help bridge the gap between mental health science and everyday resilience, especially in northern climates like Winnipeg where winter blues are common.

The remote worker paradox: Why remote workers are thriving yet still thinking of quitting

Why It Matters

Supporting employee wellbeing attracts top talent and increases productivity. Implementing remote work correctly can reduce burnout, increase flexibility, and help organizations stay competitive.

Recognizing immigrant women’s credentials key to easing Canada’s nursing shortage: Report

Why It Matters

Canada’s nursing shortage is urgent, and thousands of internationally educated nurses already living here are trained and ready to help—but systemic barriers keep them out of the workforce. Recognizing their credentials and streamlining registration could unlock a vital, community-based solution to a national health care crisis.

Some Ontario non-profits at “high risk” of not existing within three years: ONN report

Why It Matters

Economic instability and policy gaps are pushing Ontario’s non-profits—essential lifelines for millions—toward a breaking point. The report underscores the urgent need for coordinated government support and sector-wide resilience to ensure these organizations can continue serving vulnerable communities.