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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

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[News] Magrath seniors go above and beyond in walking challenge

All 33 participants in the senior’s walking challenge in Magrath this summer pose with their medals following a presentation ceremony with Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz (far right).
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[Pilot Project] Respite for ALL

This program is designed to support working caregivers who face affordability challenges by offering 10 hours of free home-based respite.
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[News] New income tax reporting requirements for nonprofits

The Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation for previously announced tax measures that will change the way in which nonprofits report to the government in 2026.
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[Survey Release] Long-term Sustainability of Canadian Charities

Charities are concerned about their long-term sustainability and 37% of charities do not have a formal succession plan for executive leadership positions.
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[Policy Brief] Policy Pathways for Aging in the Right Place: Strategies to Address Homelessness among Older Adults in Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal

This policy brief explores the unique factors contributing to homelessness among older adults in and offers city-specific recommendations to guide policymakers in developing targeted, effective housing responses.
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[Release] Better, faster, smarter access to government services

Alberta’s government is launching the Alberta Wallet, giving Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.
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[Announcement] $3M Investment Boosts Support for Older Adults Across Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is pleased to announce $3.06M in funding from Waltons Trust towards the Provincial Social Prescribing for Older Adults Program, extending this work until September 2028.
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[News] Lifelong learning opportunities for older adults

From discovering a new hobby to deepening your knowledge in a favourite subject, there are endless ways to keep learning at any age.
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[Survey] Nonprofit funding data needs assessment

Imagine Canada and the Grant Connect team are building a new, data-driven platform to better understand the flow of funding in Canada so they can identify trends, opportunities, and inequities.
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