Here are seven of the social impact sector’s most urgent requests during the federal election

Author Brennan Doherty
These wish lists come from organizations representing LGBTQ Canadians, Indigenous peoples, migrants, and non-profits themselves

Why It Matters

Non-profits, charities, and mutual aid organizations work on issues independently of the election cycle — and may have insight into some of Canada’s most pressing concerns that political parties do not.

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