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Foundation behind former largest Canadian gift in history to end partnerships, transition to ‘personal philanthropy’
The McCall MacBain Foundation funds scholarships for students of McGill University, as well as those in the founders’ hometowns of Niagara Falls and Huron County in Ontario.
Once upon a time…
… in a board room far, far away
A race to regulate: Canada falls behind as the EU sets AI legislation
After Canada’s failed attempt to pass artificial intelligence legislation, other jurisdictions like the European Union have pushed forward with comprehensive rules. Experts say Ottawa could take lessons from their model.
Forget a second life – this Montreal boutique is giving used clothing a third life
Montreal’s new La Fibre Atelier tests whether “third‑hand” fashion can cut waste without fuelling more consumption
How non-profits advocated for the sector in a special review of B.C.’s lobbying act
Several national and provincial non-profits appeared before the Special Committee to share their experiences of complying with the Lobbyists Transparency Act, with some of the sector’s recommendations reflected in the Committee’s final report.
$10 billion a year wasted because of Canada’s sorry electronic health records: Study
Canada’s fragmented electronic health records harm patients and cost taxpayers billions: New research
Partnered Partnered content The dirt on cleaner farms: Regenerative agriculture reshaping Canada’s farming future
Farmers see higher profits and healthier soil when moving to regenerative practices, but face financial and policy barriers to making the transition.
How do we get people to care about climate change? Push hard, push fast, and don’t stop
Many are deliberately tuning out the news — protecting their mental health, managing eco-anxiety, and shielding themselves from vicarious trauma.
Explainer: What the social sector should know about Carney’s Spring Economic Update
Measures announced include a permanent employee ownership tax incentive, a simpler application process for the Disability Tax Credit, and a reduction in Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions.
CCNDR to expand cybersecurity resources for non-profits with new CoLab
In a recent survey of 8,000 non-profits, CCNDR also found that equity-denied organizations face significant barriers in digital skills and training.
Explainer: What Canada’s new national sovereign wealth fund means for the social sector (and why it’s different than the other one)
The new fund could reshape national investment priorities, and the social sector has a stake in how it’s defined
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