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.
Two years after hundreds of refugees were left sleeping on Toronto city streets, funding for the Interim Housing Assistance Program has been reduced by the federal government. However, while funding has been reduced, so has the number of asylum claims. It's obvious a multi-pronged solution is needed.
