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    Nearly half of Canadian organizations plan to add new positions in the first half of 2025

    Robert Half released new research, which found that nearly half of Canadian organizations plan to add new positions in the first half of 2025. The study found that new hiring

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    Share your feedback on the Canadian Code of Volunteer Involvement

    The Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement, developed by Volunteer Canada in 2001 and updated in 2017, serves as a guide for involving volunteers at all levels of an organization. Canadians

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    Applications are now open for the 2025 Seniors Community Grant Program

    The Government of Ontario announced that applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1000 to $25,000, support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver

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    CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2024 CharityVillage Award Winners

    Join us in celebrating the 2024 winners of the CharityVillage Awards! These winners were announced on November 20, 2024, at our annual conference, and now is your chance to hear

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    Accessibility Standards Canada publishes equity-based accessible employment standard

    Accessibility Standards Canada published a landmark standard on accessible employment, the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard. The standard on accessibility was officially approved as a National Standard of Canada by the

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    The Gender, Diversity and Discrimination in the Workplace Report provides key insights for Canadians

    The Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre, published the Gender, Diversity and Discrimination in the Workplace Report. The study explores Canadians’ experiences with

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    Generosity in Canada: The 2024 Generosity Index reports Canadian generosity hit lowest point in 20 years

    The Fraser Institute released The 2024 Generosity Index, which found that the number of Canadians donating to charity—as a percentage of all tax filers—is at the lowest point in 20

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    Beyond the Numbers: Amplifying Youth Voices in Navigating Mental Health in Canada Report

    Mental Health Research Canada published the Beyond the Numbers: Amplifying Youth Voices in Navigating Mental Health in Canada Report. From June to August 2024, Mental Health Research Canada conducted 25

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    Canadians donated $16.2 million via CanadaHelps on GivingTuesday

    CanadaHelps announced that more than $16.2 million was raised for Canadian charities via CanadaHelps.org on GivingTuesday 2024, a record-breaking 19.5% increase from 2023. Among those who donated, nearly 28% were making

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    Applications are now open for the Shannex Cares Community Spirit Grant

    Applications are now open for the Shannex Cares Community Spirit Grant program, which offers funding for organizations to support projects and initiatives within the focus areas of seniors’ wellness, seniors’

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