The Indigenous Innovation Initiative Launches Inaugural Program
TORONTO, ON–The Indigenous Innovation Initiative, hosted at Grand Challenges Canada is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural program, Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship, on May 11th, 2020. The program will provide much-needed seed funding to innovative projects that will promote gender equality in Indigenous …
“Speak up, I can’t hear you!” Family Foundation Governance
What is family foundation governance and why do we need it? By Gena Rotstein Family foundation governance is as much about how decisions are made as it is about communicating the decisions made. This article outlines the key components around family foundation governance. Even if you don’t have a formal …
Rick Hansen Foundation gives YOW Accessibility Gold Rating
Ottawa International Airport Authority OTTAWA, ON–To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ottawa International Airport Authority is thrilled to announce that the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) has received the “Accessibility Certified Gold” rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertificationTM (RHFAC) program. RHFAC is the first program to …
Barrett Family Foundation donates $25 million to World Vision Canada
Visionary gift marks the largest private donation to World Vision and one of the largest ever philanthropic gifts to an international NGO in Canada; Will drive more impact for more vulnerable youth in Latin America MISSISSAUGA, ON–The Barrett Family Foundation is donating $25 million to World Vision Canada to expand …
FAIR Canada returns $2.4 Millon to Jarislowsky Foundation
TORONTO–FAIR Canada has returned $2.4 million to the Jarislowsky Foundation because it was unable to meet the 200% matching condition, as governments, securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations have been generally unwilling to provide adequate support. FAIR Canada has applied to governments, regulators and SROs over the years to support its …
Slaight gift creates a new model of care to help vulnerable seniors
TORONTO–Through a $1 million investment announced at the start of October, The Slaight Family Foundation has established the Senior Care Navigation Pilot, a landmark partnership between Sunnybrook and SPRINT Senior Care to advance a new model of care to help seniors and their families. The Senior Care Navigation Pilot will …