Future of Good

Canadian foundations back non-profit networks to help fix “piecemeal” core funding

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Provincial and territorial non-profit networks advocate for policy change and conduct critical sector research. Examples include the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Alberta Nonprofit Network. Several of these networks do not seek funding from certain sources in order to remain neutral in their advocacy work, which can make future planning and sustainability a challenge.

Your grandmother's stubbornness: Why Canadian society works

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Anonymous multi-million dollar private donation to fund B.C.’s largest comprehensive youth wellness centre

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Women's financial literacy scores show lack of confidence, not knowledge

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Canada’s mental health system is “disjointed”, volunteer data analysts reveal service gaps

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Data sharing remains a point of “paralysis” for the Canadian mental health sector, experts say. This first-of-its-kind datathon will soon give rise to a new Community of Practice in the sector, to enable ongoing collaboration.

California landlords must now provide a stove and fridge to tenants

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