AwardsFamily Foundations

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 …

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CharitiesFamily Foundations

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 …

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Education ProgramsFamily Foundations

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 …

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Family FoundationsHeathcare

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 …

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