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CANADA | Aug 11, 2026

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.When

Advancing Innovation in Aging: Key Learnings from Walk With Me 2024

Conference key learnings compiled to share widely and encourage ongoing reflection

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. Learn what that means and how you can get involved.

Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025

This extension will mitigate the impacts of the four-week Canada Post mail stoppage.

[News] Ipsos Poll: Majority of Canadians with Household Income Below $60K May Soon Turn to Charities to Meet Daily Essential Needs

Charities facing sustained, high demand for essential services

[News] Scams of the Holiday Season 2024

Scams typically ramp up during the holiday season, many targeting older people

[Article] Voices from the North: Strengthening Healthy Aging Through Community Connections

From November 5-8, the Healthy Aging Alberta Community Development team travelled extensively, covering over 1,500 km to engage with several communities across Northern Alberta. Learn more about their trip and what they heard.

[News] Canada Summer Jobs Program now open

Provides wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years.

[News] Cost of living pushing seniors back into workforce, B.C. non-profit says

Vancouver’s surging cost of living is having yet another unintended consequence — a growing number of seniors looking to get back into the workforce.

[News] Applications Are Now Open for the Thriving Non-Profits Spring 2025 Cohort Program

Click HERE to learn more and applyThe Thriving Non-Profits cohort provides a structured, proven learning journey to enhance your organization's financial sustainability. You'll gain access to guided v