Tapestry is Working With 11 Housing Providers to Raise $110 Million in Community Bonds
News & Events Tapestry is Working With 11 Housing Providers to Raise $110 Million in Community Bonds Across Canada, 11 charitable, nonprofit, and cooperative housing providers are utilizing community bonds to raise $110 million from Canadians, aimed at creating or preserving over 3,000 affordable housing units. Backed by Tapestry Community Capital’s Investing in Housing initiative […]
Racialized Workers in Canada Less Likely to Be Unionized
News & Events Racialized Workers in Canada Less Likely to Be Unionized A new report from the Centre for Future Work reveals that Black and racialized workers in Canada are significantly less likely to be unionized compared to their non-racialized counterparts. Only 25% of racialized workers are covered by union contracts, compared to 33% of […]
The Decision to Step Down: Reflections From Four Foundation Leaders
News & Events The Decision to Step Down: Reflections From Four Foundation Leaders The Philanthropist Journal interviewed four foundation leaders, two of whom recently resigned and two who will soon. These leaders have been pivotal in shaping their organizations, and reflect on their legacies and the evolving landscape of philanthropy. Key themes emerged: the necessity of […]
Economic Impact of Canada’s Nonprofit Sector
News & Events Economic Impact of Canada’s Nonprofit Sector The Satellite Account of Nonprofit Institutions, part of Canada’s System of Macroeconomic Accounts, provides a detailed view of the nonprofit sector’s economic impact. This review provides detailed insights into how nonprofits contribute to the economy, including their revenue sources, workforce, and overall impact. This account helps […]
Learning from Afro-centric Values and Principles to Advance Systems Transformation
News & Events Learning from Afro-centric Values and Principles to Advance Systems Transformation The long-standing systemic challenges confronting People of African Descent in Canada and world-wide cannot be addressed without tackling their underlying causes. As we seek solutions to address the systemic and generational challenges that face Black communities, it is critical that we recognize […]
Here’s What to Expect in the 2024 Federal Budget
News & Events Here’s What to Expect in the 2024 Federal Budget Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be presenting the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday, revealing how the federal Liberal government intends to balance the nearly $40 billion in pre-announced new spending with her vow to remain fiscally prudent. Learn more here […]
Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent – April 16 to 19
News & Events Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent – April 16 to 19 The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is hosting the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. This is an important session that will include the active participation […]
Reflections on the First Decade: Black Leadership at the UN Forum for People of African Descent
News & Events Reflections on the First Decade: Black Leadership at the UN Forum for People of African Descent The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) collaborated to sponsor 24 Black Canadian civil society leaders to attend the Second Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of […]
Federal Government Launches New Housing Strategy
News & Events Federal Government Launches New Housing Strategy Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser, have unveiled an ambitious housing plan, “Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan.” Recognizing the struggles faced by many Canadians, especially Millennials and Gen Z, the plan aims to make housing more […]
$10-A-Day Child Care Spaces Expanding
News & Events $10-A-Day Child Care Spaces Expanding The Canadian government is prioritizing family support through Budget 2024 initiatives. These include a Child Care Expansion Loan Program, student loan forgiveness for rural early childhood educators, and increased training opportunities. Notably, in Surrey, British Columbia, a substantial investment of $69.9 million will create new child care […]