Scorecard: Social impact leaders give the budget a five out of 10

Author Future of Good Team
13 social impact leaders weigh in on budget 2023

Why It Matters

The federal government’s annual budget sets the tone for the government’s relationship with the social purpose sector. Leaders’ reactions give us a sense of how that relationship will go this year.

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