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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 …

OTTAWA, ON–The Honourable David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier; Christine Hardy, Chief Executive Officer for Ronald McDonald House Charities …

Overview Canada’s charitable sector is passionate, diverse, and dynamic, offering essential services in the face of change and challenges. The Charities Directorate recognizes the value of the sector’s contributions to Canadian society and aims to support charities while protecting the sector and the public from abuse. The directorate will continue …

GATINEAU, QC–Building accessible and inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed, will be an essential part of Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting community projects to provide greater access and opportunities for persons with disabilities. …

Selected organizations will distribute the Community Services Recovery Fund to charities and not-for-profits GATINEAU, QC–Charities and not-for-profits are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID‑19 pandemic. However, many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of Canadians. Today, the …

Consultation launched as part of the statutory review of the legislation OTTAWA, ON–Canada’s not-for-profit corporations come in a range of sizes and work in a number of fields, such as health care, education, arts, sports, the environment, social services, political advocacy, culture and religion. The Government of Canada supports not-for-profit …

Time for the federal government to require foundations to increase their granting, says GIV3 Foundation MONTRÉAL, QC–A new public campaign: IncreaseTheGrants.ca launched this week. It asks the Federal Government to stop allowing charitable foundations from accumulating greater wealth, and to increase their percentage of assets granted to our struggling charities …

Ducks Unlimited, Canadian Government invest in wetland conservation in Quebec OTTAWA, ON–Canadians are fortunate to have an abundance of nature right in their backyards: a gift that comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility to protect it. The Government of Canada is working with partners across the country to protect …