November December 2023

Canada has over 10,000 public and private foundations which collectively steward over $120 billion in assets. A core aspect of Canada’s charitable sector, foundations are independent legal entities operating solely for charitable purposes, working in partnership with the other 73,000 charities in Canada, and the many other non-profit and social-purpose …

By Kate Behncken As a company whose mission is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more, we recognize the potential of AI to serve as a catalyst for a new era of opportunity and economic growth. But we must help democratize access to emerging technologies so everyone …

By Susanna Ray The term “AI” has been used in computer science since the 1950s, but most people outside the industry didn’t start talking about it until the end of 2022. That’s because recent advances in machine learning led to big breakthroughs that are beginning to have a profound impact …

By Don Rider When asked to discuss my involvement as a community volunteer, I was reluctant because I felt the attention should be going to the worthwhile community causes and not to shine the light too brightly on individuals like me. However, when Steve said that the purpose was to …

Vital Signs Report Meets Campaign From the Editors of Foundation Magazine. Adapted from the 2023 Toronto’s Vital Signs Report: The Power of Us. The conversation around Toronto’s Vital Signs Report has always served as a key monitor for the city’s heartbeat, but this year is different. What we learned from …

By Jean-Marc Mangin Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) is our nation’s largest philanthropic network. Together our members manage nearly half of all assets of public and private foundations in Canada. Our mission is to strengthen philanthropy — in all its diversity — towards a more just, equitable and sustainable world. As …