Non-profits want Trudeau to scrap the Canada Student Service Grant. Here’s why — and where the money should go instead.

Author Jack Graham
Funnel the money to the Canada Summer Jobs program instead, say sector leaders

Why It Matters

A political scandal is forcing the federal government to rethink its $912-million program for student volunteers, but non-profits say it was doomed from the start. Facing $15.6 billion in lost revenue and unprecedented demand on their services, charities and non-profits say they need more support from Ottawa. But where should the money be spent instead?

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