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For every purchase made online or in-store today, Loblaw will donate $1 to President’s Choice Children’s Charity BRAMPTON, ON–Today, Loblaw Companies Limited is holding its first Get to Give Day, in support of President’s Choice Children’s Charity – which operates the nation’s largest charitable school food program. For every purchase …

VANCOUVER, BC–The Vancouver Aquarium announced the establishment of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) as a newly registered charity. VAMMR is an independent registered charity proud to be working in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium. Donations will go directly to VAMMR and help rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine …

BURNABY, BC–In hopes of providing every child with an equal opportunity to succeed in school, The Salvation Army is once again distributing school supplies to children in need. With the rising cost of living and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic more families around Burnaby are coming to The …

Unveiling Solutions to Break Barriers and Foster Equality in the Workplace by Rhiannon Rosalind In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion has become an essential goal for organizations. But women – particularly BIPOC women – continue to face significant and unique barriers that organizations must address. …

Each issue Foundation Magazine provides a mini-profile of five people whose work and commitment make Canada a more liveable country. We thank them for their service. Gavin Goes is the Director, Digital Infrastructure, Strategy, and Solutions, for Prosper Canada. He describes himself as an entrepreneurial thought leader with a breadth …

Elisabeth Bruyère 1818-1876 In the 1840s, Bytown in Ottawa was a growing timber-trade village with a substantial French-Canadian population but no Catholic schools and few social services. In February of 1845 the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns) sent four nuns there. Led by Élisabeth Bruyère, a devout, well-educated …

Crystal Daniel is the Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She’s passionate about equity, inclusion, access, feminist philanthropy, and social change. She has spent over two decades working in various areas of fundraising within the non-profit sector. She has worked for health and arts organizations and …

Be Careful When Donating Publicly Listed Securities By Amanda J. Stacey & Troy McEachren High-net worth clients who plan to donate publicly listed securities (e.g. public company shares, ETFs, mutual fund units, etc.) to charity should be aware — and wary — of proposed tax changes in the 2023 Federal …

By Stefanie Ince As a leadership coach and past not-for-profit leader who now works to empower professionals in the sector, I am reminded almost daily of the unique challenges that leaders from this industry are faced with. Your work can be incredibly inspiring, and at times exhausting. As we navigate …

Five Key Principles of Female Empowerment in Africa By Jaya Subha Shanmugaraja Africa is a continent of rich culture, history, and beauty. However, the continent struggles to achieve one of the most prominent features that can aid economic prosperity. Gender equality is a fundamental human right, and Africa combats finding …