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    Participate now in new survey from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network

    In 2022, the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) will be conducting town halls with Ontarians to get your perspectives on various topics drug policy related topics. These discussions will

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    Statistics Canada releases new data about job increases in the nonprofit sector

    According to Statistics Canada, the number of jobs in nonprofit institutions rose by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021, the fourth increase in the five previous quarters. Despite the higher

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    Canadian employees seek the flexibility to deal with personal issues when needed

    LifeWorks has released its monthly Mental Health Index™, revealing a negative mental health score among Canadians for the 21st consecutive month. The overall mental health score for December 2021, was -10.2

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    Join the Kindness Pledge campaign to create safe places in Wellington County and Guelph

    Abby Graham, a grade twelve student at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS), is using her voice to make a difference in her community by launching the Kindness Pledge. Starting today, Graham,

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    Nonprofits invited to participate in national study on hiring and military Veterans

    Every year, thousands of highly skilled Veterans enter the job market—ready and eager for civilian work. Yet, despite facing labour and skills shortages, employers across sectors often don’t consider Veterans

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    New research shows more than a third of all Canadians reporting burnout

    As we inch towards the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows that more than one-third (35 per cent) of all working Canadians are feeling burned out. A

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    The Government of Canada is temporarily expanding eligibility for COVID relief programs

    Bill C-2, which received Royal Assent on December 17, 2021, included a new Local Lockdown Program to provide businesses that face temporary new local lockdowns with up to the maximum

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    Nominate a volunteer for Canada’s Volunteer Awards

    It’s that time again! Canada’s Volunteer Awards is now accepting nominations for 2021. The nomination period is open until March 4th. Nominating a person or organization for a Canada’s Volunteer

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    New report explores the financial wellness of Canadians

    In the first report of preliminary findings from the Financial Wellness Lab of Canada at Western University offers hope for those who are feeling the pangs of financial stress. While

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    Canada Summer Jobs 2022: Application period for employers has begun

    The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the employer application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2022 program. CSJ is a long-standing Government of Canada program that strives to help

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