Ontario’s Non-profits Are Still Struggling To Survive The Pandemic

Author Brennan Doherty
20 percent of the 1,200 organizations surveyed by the Ontario Nonprofit Network expect to close their doors within six months

Why It Matters

Ontario’s non-profits are needed more than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic’s health implications give way to a looming economic depression and acute mental health issues. Yet many are in dire financial straits. The provincial and federal governments have offered business relief, but a new report says it isn’t enough to sustain the sector.

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