The Government of Canada is inviting Canadians to participate in consultations on the new Canada Disability Benefit. Canadians are invited to share their thoughts on benefit details, such as eligibility and benefit amount, which will help inform the development of the regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit. The Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Online Engagement Tool […]

The Government of Canada launched a three-digit suicide crisis helpline to provide suicide prevention support to people in need. The new phone number is 9-8-8 and is a direct line to the crisis helpline. People can call or text this number in English and French 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Centre […]

Volunteer Canada is launching A Roadmap to Meet the Moment: Co-Creating a National Volunteer Action Strategy for Canada. The development of the roadmap commenced with the research and consultation process led by Volunteer Canada, with generous support from the Lawson Foundation and Canada Life. The strategy summarizes the findings from the research which included online […]

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital released the Accessible Fundraising Events Guide. The guide walks through how to include accessibility elements in the development and execution of events to ensure that the experience meets the needs of all participants. The initiative was led by the Holland Bloorview Foundation as part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to […]

TELUS Health released its monthly TELUS Mental Health Index, revealing that workers who experience conflict at work lose an average of 55 work days per year. The Index also found that among workers in Canada, 26 percent say better support for their well-being is more important than a salary increase.   Mental health and work-related […]

According to the results of the EY Future Consumer Index Survey, Canadian consumption habits are being drastically impacted by the effects of climate change and climate change concerns. More and more Canadians are adapting their consumption behaviours and seeking sustainable alternatives as people become increasingly concerned about climate change. 84% of Canadians are adapting how […]

The Rideau Hall Foundation’s Ingenious+ Youth Innovation Challenge provides Canadian youth aged 14 to 18 with the opportunity to innovate for good and share strategies for improving our world. The program provides financial support, learning experiences, and mentorship from leading Canadian innovators. Ingenious+ invites youth to submit their innovation that aligns with the following five themes: Community and […]

The Government of Canada announced new funding opportunities to help national disability organizations increase their capacity to better serve Canadians with disabilities and address persisting barriers to accessibility and inclusion. Through this initiative, national disability organizations will have the increased capacity to conduct critical strategic planning, increase strategic leadership, and conduct improved analysis of policies, programs […]

The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program.  The program will fund projects that increase public awareness, and share best practices or lessons learned that support and enhance Canada’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The program seeks to: increase public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), […]

The Hudson’s Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund announced that applications are now being accepted for the Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Grassroots Indigenous communities and organizations, and Indigenous individuals undertaking related initiatives, are eligible for the fund. The […]