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    Employee mental health, good HR strategy paramount, says survey

    A study conducted by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada found job seekers have placed a greater bearing on the importance of an organization’s commitment to mental health, and will

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    Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants Program accepting applications

    The application period for the Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants Program is now open. Individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for project funding.

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    Study finds gap in working Canadians’ understanding around paycheque details

    According to a study conducted by Payments Canada, 38% of Canadians do not feel well equipped to catch pay statement discrepancies. With around $971 billion paid in annual wages and

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    40 percent of Canadian companies plan to add staff in second half of 2022

    According to a study conducted by Robert Half, 89 percent of managers say that it is challenging to find skilled professionals. The recent survey found that 40 percent of respondents

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    Funding for digital literacy skills training to help more Canadians get online

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Government of Canada, launched the second phase of the Digital Literacy Exchange Program and announced a $17.6 million federal investment to help

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    Early Bird tickets are on sale now for the 2nd annual CharityVillage Conference & Awards

    Over the past year, organizations and individuals have shown their resilience and creativity by innovating, finding success, and changing our sector for the better. We want to celebrate your hard work

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    Call for abstracts for the 2023 Humane Canada Summit for Animals

    The Humane Canada Summit is an annual event that brings together animal welfare professionals, advocates and volunteers to learn cutting-edge information from thought leaders in the sector, while building long-lasting

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    Organizations receiving funds to deliver the Investment Readiness Program

    The Investment Readiness Program is a $50 million initiative that seeks to help advance social innovation and social finance in Canada. The program supports social purpose organizations to build capacity

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    Call for proposals under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a new call for proposals for projects under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund,

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    Buy your Early Bird Tickets for the 2022 National Philanthropy Day!

    Join AFP Greater Vancouver on November 25 to celebrate the 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day. The event will be held in-person at the JW Parq Vancouver, and Early Bird tickets are on

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