The broad positive impact that social purpose organizations have on Canadian society is often underappreciated or misunderstood. Social purpose leaders share their thoughts on the federal budget and how it will impact their organizations and the communities they support - including yours.
The non-profit sector makes up nearly 10 per cent of the Canadian economy and employs 2.5 million people, yet is often the last consideration in the federal budget.
In the United States and increasingly in Canada, some diversity, equity and inclusion professionals are witnessing a so-called “woke backlash.” Will this stall efforts to increase philanthropic funding to Indigenous communities?
One of the main ways Canadians start businesses and build wealth is by leveraging their homes. However, Indigenous home ownership is close to zero, creating huge systemic barriers to economic development — barriers that can be broken down by decolonizing financial structures.
Ideas of scarcity and competition are rooted in colonial practices. Asking Indigenous-led organizations to compete for funding via social media only exacerbates issues of inequality, executives say.
Canadian law has long enshrined Indigenous peoples’ right to meaningful consultation but has rarely delivered. A new, Indigenous-led coalition hopes to change that regarding one urban infrastructure project.
