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Ontario increasing minimum wage to $16.55/hour

As of October 1, 2023, the Ontario Government will increase the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour. This pay adjustment will result in an annual pay increase of $2,200 for full-time

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Peter Gilgan Foundation grant opportunities

The Peter Gilgan Foundation invites registered Canadian charities and qualified donees to apply for project grants, which fund specific programs or activities. Capacity-building grants are discrete, specific investments to strengthen

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The ABC Media Sale for literacy is launching on Monday April 24, 2023

What if you could buy advertising at 65% off with the added bonus of supporting literacy programming in Canada? The ABC Media Sale, is an online sale of advertising space generously donated by leading

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75% of Canadians worry about climate change and its impacts

New research released by Unite for Change finds that three-quarters (75%) of Canadians are experiencing anxiety about climate change and its impacts, with Canadians ages 18 to 34 most likely to be

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Canadians re-evaluate how they support charities amidst financial concerns

A new study by Sage has found that Canadian donors and volunteers are re-evaluating how they would like to support charities in face of personal or family’s financial health concerns. The annual

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Cannexus24 Call for Presenters is Now Open

Canada’s Career Development Conference will be held on January 29 – 31, 2024, in Ottawa. CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the annual Cannexus conference to

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Canadian workers losing 48 days per year to absences and presenteeism

According to The Wellness Report report released by Manulife, a sizeable portion of Canadian workers struggle to care for their mental and physical health post-pandemic. As a result, there has

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Low income Canadians are struggling financially without adequate support to recover

Prosper Canada conducted a new study, undertaken with funding support from Co-operators. The study determined that low-income Canadians are increasingly financially vulnerable and lack access to adequate support. Individuals require

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Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Reporting Volunteer Shortages

Volunteer Canada reports two-thirds of Canadian nonprofits are experiencing volunteer shortages. In light of National Volunteer Week, April 16 to 22, 2023, everyone is encouraged to volunteer their time to

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Apply now! Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ Community Grant program 

Are you a registered charity working to create a healthier future for women in Canada?   Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health ™ is now accepting Community Grant applications.    This program provides grants

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