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 more about their exceptional achievements. With winners in categories such as volunteer management, workplace mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and overall staff and volunteer […]
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 Standards Council of Canada, representing a significant step forward in promoting accessibility and fostering inclusion in workplaces across Canada. The standard provides organizations with practical […]
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 discrimination in the workplace based on data from the Survey of Employment and Skills conducted by the Environics Institute for Survey Research. The survey was […]
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 years. The Generosity Index measures private monetary generosity using two key indicators: the percentage of tax filers donating to charity indicates the extent of generosity, […]
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 interviews with Canadian youth aged 17 to 27 who mentioned some level of mental health concerns (e.g., high anxiety, depression, or prior use of mental […]
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 a first-time donation via CanadaHelps.org, and more than 700 new monthly donations were set up on GivingTuesday to provide charities with critical and sustainable funding year-round. […]
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’ active living, and seniors’ social connections. Who Can Apply? Twice per year, Shannex Cares awards Community Spirit Grants of up to $2,500 per initiative to […]
World Vision Canada released the results from a recent survey, which found that 56% of Canadians intend to make a charitable donation this year amidst high inflation. Of the 1529 Canadians surveyed from November 12-18, 2024, over half plan to make a donation. Two-thirds (66%) indicated they would prefer to give a charitable gift over […]
The Public Health Agency of Canada invites stakeholders to participate in a public consultation on the modernization and development of preventive health care guidelines in Canada. The purpose of the consultation is to ensure preventive healthcare guidelines meet the needs of Canada’s healthcare system and support the overall well-being of people living in Canada. The […]
The Diversity Institute, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre and the Environics Institute for Survey Research, published the Artificial Intelligence at Work: The Shifting Landscape of Future Skills and the Future of Work Report. The study was funded by the Government of Canada‘s Future Skills Program. The report is based on the seventh wave […]
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