4 reasons why social housing is a good investment, and 7 smart tips to stretch those investments further
Why It Matters
Canadian governments have recently accelerated their investments in community housing in response to the affordable housing and homelessness crises. However, economic uncertainty and budget cuts could affect these efforts. Leveraging the maximum amount out of housing investments is essential.
Protest has been critical to social reform. Toronto’s grassroots groups say new rules could hinder them
Why It Matters
From injured workers to racialized communities, women to LGBTQ+ groups, protest has historically driven government action and policy towards social change. For many, protest is the only means by which they have access to key decision-makers.
Black Gold: Salish Soils ensures your kitchen compost returns to the land
Why It Matters
Municipal compost programs still see vast amounts of waste head to landfills. Smaller, Indigenous-led efforts to improve soils and provide rich fertilizer could be a key to more effective programs.
She fought the law and the law... listened? What?
Why It Matters
Canadian charities are on the frontlines of disaster management—will climate change force a rethink?
Why It Matters
As climate change accelerates, so too do the number of environmental crises non-profits respond to. Rethinking the charitable sector’s role in prevention could change that.