Finance + OperationsFinTech

Scaling Sage Intacct to help customers automate processes, focus on growing their businesses

TORONTO, ON–Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses increased investment in Sage Intacct. Through a series of significant product updates and enhancements, more customers will be able to experience increased productivity and smoother business processes. Delivering against Sage’s ambition to become the …

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Corporate Philanthropy

GoodSpark Grants Power Small Business; Applications Open

TORONTO, ON–Desjardins has announced that applications are now open for the third annual GoodSpark Grants program, the financial cooperative’s support fund for small businesses which has been increased to $3m in 2022 – its largest contribution to date. Continuing its commitment to support small businesses who make a big impact …

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AwardsAwareness Campaign

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Pfizer Canada Announce 2022 Women in IBD Award Recipients

For the third year, these awards celebrate outstanding contributions of female leaders in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research TORONTO and KIRKLAND, QC.—Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and Pfizer Canada are pleased to announce the two recipients of the 2022 Women in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Awards. The winners were selected through …

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CharitiesMarketing

Breast Cancer Canada wants us to know more about breast cancer so we can say no more

TORONTO, ON–Breast Cancer Canada (formerly Breast Cancer Society of Canada) has a new brand and accompanying marketing campaign, mirroring the progress that Breast Cancer Canada has made in breast cancer research. The change provides more than an elegant and modern look, it is an effort to help people see how …

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Awareness CampaignFundraising Events

CIBC Run for the Cure Welcomes Participants in Person for First Time Since 2019

Funds raised will support the 1 in 8 Canadian women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime TORONTO, ON–The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and CIBC are inviting Canadians to rally together in person at the 31st annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, taking place …

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Cultural & HistoryGovernment

Kootenay Lake Historical Society receives funding to revitalize the SS Moyie in downtown Kaslo

Government of Canada investing across British Columbia to revitalize community spaces and grow vibrant communities KASLO, BC–Public spaces are the heart of communities across Canada. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and stimulating local economies. In Kaslo, like many places across Canada, the community is …

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Awareness CampaignTrends + Research

New Study Calls on Governments, Individuals to Take Action to Reduce Dementia Risks

Report from Alzheimer Society of Canada predicts sharp increase in the number of Canadians who will be living with dementia over the next three decades if no action is taken TORONTO, ON–Canada faces serious challenges in supporting people living with dementia and their care partners over the next three decades. …

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Children's ProgramsCorporate Philanthropy

Baskin-Robbins Canada celebrates BGC Canada partnership

TORONTO, ON–Baskin-Robbins Canada launches this week its back-to-school promotion which, for the fifth consecutive year, includes a fundraiser in support of BGC Canada, an organization that has been committed to supporting Canadian youth and their families for over 120 years. Throughout the month of September, a percentage of proceeds from …

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Education ProgramsFamily FoundationsSustainability Programs

Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge offers $33 million in funding

Positions Canada as a leader in the future of food TORONTO, ON–When it comes to food, we like to think of Canada as a land of plenty, but our growing season is short, so despite abundant fresh water and vast expanses of arable land, as much as 80 per cent …

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July August 2022 Issue

Five Lives: What We Do

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. Sylvia Braithwaite is the Director of Shelters and Women’s 24 Hour Drop-in Services at Fred Victor. She says it’s within this context that the …

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