Minister Khera Announces $1.5 Million for Advancing Black Education
News & Events Minister Khera Announces $1.5 Million for Advancing Black Education The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, has pledged $1.5 million in funding for the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at York University. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora is dedicated to […]
The 2023 Sustainable Finance Forum
News & Events The 2023 Sustainable Finance Forum The 2023 Sustainable Finance Forum is expected to welcome 400 participants to two full days of engaging keynote speakers and working session. It is a unique gathering of elected officials, policy makers, industry and community leaders in the growing field of sustainable and social finance. Read more here
Government of Canada Invests in Over 400 Projects Through the Investment Readiness Program
News & Events Government of Canada Invests in Over 400 Projects Through the Investment Readiness Program Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced that the government has invested in 460 projects across the country through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). These projects enable social purpose organizations to enhance their capabilities, access social […]
CBC Docuseries ‘Black Life: Untold Stories’ Recaptures Black Canadian History
News & Events CBC Docuseries ‘Black Life: Untold Stories’ Recaptures Black Canadian History “Black Life: Untold Stories” is a new docuseries that dives into the lesser-known narratives of Black Canadian experiences. The show, consisting of eight hour-long episodes, spans 400 years of Black contributions to Canada, dispelling myths about Canada’s history and its treatment of […]
Minister Champagne Triples Consumer Advocacy Funding to Support Research and Consumer Awareness
News & Events Minister Champagne Triples Consumer Advocacy Funding to Support Research and Consumer Awareness Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, has unveiled an investment in the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations. Over the next five years, its funding will triple, increasing from $1.69 million to $5 million annually. This […]
Capacity Building and Training for Small Black-led and Racialized Organizations
News & Events Capacity Building and Training for Small Black-led and Racialized Organizations OCASI’s Capacity Building and Training initiative focuses on Small Black-led and Racialized Organizations (SBLROs) to address the systemic barriers they face in securing funding and serving their communities. The project, running from May 15, 2023, to June 30, 2024, aims to enhance […]
Thrive Toronto Launches Plan to Improve Mental Wellness
News & Events Thrive Toronto Launches Plan to Improve Mental Wellness Thrive Toronto has introduced Toronto’s first mental wellness plan, focusing on systemic factors like poverty, housing, and inequities. The plan, developed over 18 months, emphasizes a shift from mental illness to wellness. Key actions include a community mental health report card, a climate change […]
Ontario Continues to Cut Red Tape to Improve Services and Money
News & Events Ontario Continues to Cut Red Tape to Improve Services and Money The Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023, introduced in Ontario, aims to reduce bureaucratic complexities and create an environment for nonprofits and businesses to thrive. Since 2018, regulatory changes have saved various organizations, including nonprofits, over $939 million annually. […]
OTF Announces its Application Deadlines for 2024
News & Events OTF Announces its Application Deadlines for 2024 For over 40 years, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has been investing in Ontario’s non-profit sector, fostering vibrant communities. In a bid to better serve community needs, OTF is updating its grant investment framework, reintroducing the Seed, Grow, and Capital grant streams. The framework will […]
New Initiative Aims to Understand Impacts of Climate Change on Vulnerable Groups
News & Events New Initiative Aims to Understand Impacts of Climate Change on Vulnerable Groups Gore Mutual Foundation, in collaboration with Social Innovation Canada and York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, has initiated The Climate and Equity Lab. This groundbreaking project addresses climate change’s disproportionate impact on vulnerable Canadians, with a focus on […]