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Ontario government abruptly ends youth funding program, leaving non-profits in lurch

Author Gabe Oatley
“The issue we have with the ministry is the way in which they managed the end of the agreement.”

Why It Matters

Many funders have adopted trust-based philanthropy principles in recent years, working to respect grantees as equal partners, while providing clear and transparent communication. But a group of non-profits say the Ontario government and a private foundation failed to uphold this standard earlier this year — and that youth are the ones who will suffer.

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