Minister Solomon’s rapid “national sprint” of public consultations has drawn criticism from academics and the social purpose sector alike. The new campaign provides practical and tangible steps that the Minister and the Task Force can take to ensure that Canada’s approach to AI remains equitable, accessible and accountable.
Racial inequities in philanthropic funding perpetuate systemic injustice and weaken the non-profit sector’s collective impact by sidelining diverse leaders and ideas. To break this cycle, funders must move beyond awareness to action—restructuring relationships, governance, and evaluation practices to ensure equitable access to capital and opportunity.
Canada’s surge in hate crimes and extremist activity marks a dangerous shift from isolated incidents to a systemic crisis, demanding urgent policy and community-level responses. Delayed action and fragmented enforcement have allowed hate to normalize, threatening democratic values and public safety.
Alternative teaching models challenge traditional power dynamics and foster equity in classrooms. By centring student agency and diverse learning needs, these approaches help build more inclusive, responsive educational environments.
The Canadian Revenue Agency’s Review and Analysis Division is “responsible for delivering the Agency’s mandate under the Anti-Terrorism Act to prevent the abuse of registered charities for the financing of terrorism.” However, in the past few years, Muslim charities have raised concerns about the Division’s audits and revocations by the CRA.
