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Navigating gender disparities: Women, work, and closing the gaps with men

C.D. Howe Institute policy analysts Parisa Mahboubi and Tingting Zhang conducted the Juggling Act: Women, Work and Closing the Gaps with Men research study. The pandemic profoundly impacted the working

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Canada Dental Benefit applications are now open

Through the Government of Canada, the Canada Dental Benefit helps lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians paying for dental care for

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Cost-cutting is main driver for recent wave of layoffs

According to the latest study conducted by Capterra, cost-cutting is the most cited reason for layoffs in Canada. The recent wave of layoffs caused Canada’s unemployment rate to rise amid

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Pathways to Decent Work: Advancing equity through knowledge transfer

The Ontario Nonprofit Network recently launched Pathways to Decent Work. Organizations are invited to explore eight pathways and resources to help advance decent work and equity for Black, Indigenous, and/or

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Apply for the Digital Transformation Program for community impact organizations in Nova Scotia

Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia, in partnership with The Human Stack, announced the launch of a new program, Digital Transformation: A Program for Community Impact Organizations in Nova Scotia. This

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Digital Museums Canada launches call for proposals for funding

Digital Museums Canada invites eligible museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for up to $250,000 in funding to create a range of bilingual digital products, including virtual

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Age-friendly Communities Grants applications are now open

BC Healthy Communities announced that applications are now open for the Age-friendly Communities Grants. Funded by the Ministry of Health, BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC) delivers age-friendly community grants. The

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Generative AI at work: Growing in popularity yet potentially creating risks for employers

KPMG Canada reported that one in five Canadians are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve their productivity at work. Despite the improvements in productivity, AI opens organizations up

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Canadians are invited to participate in pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget

Canadians are invited to participate in the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget. The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance will report on these consultations in the

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Youth opportunities: Build leadership skills and learn about global issues

Plan International Canada invites youth to apply for the Girls Belong Here program and the Youth Council. Through these initiatives, Plan International Canada works to effect positive change for children’s

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