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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

[Report] Charity Insights Canada Project: Unrestricted Funding

More than a quarter of charities report that less than 10% of their overall funding is unrestricted

[Blog] New Results from Statistics Canada's Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating

Statistics Canada’s June 23 edition of The Daily released preliminary findings from the 2023 Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating (GVP).

[Survey] Operationalizing and Enhancing Digital Literacy among Older Adults

A study aimed at developing a shared definition of “digital literacy” for older adults and exploring the barriers they face in achieving it.

[Recording] Pan-Canadian CBSS Sector Virtual Check-In: Shared Purpose & Progress

Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) partners from across the country to reconnect, reflect on recent progress, and explore what’s ahead.

[Survey] OurCare National Survey 2025

We want to know if your care is meeting that standard. Take our survey — your voice will help us shape a better system.

[Article] WHAT TRENDS WILL IMPACT CHARITIES AND NONPROFITS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025?

Tariff impact, the DEI backlash, and growing Canadian nationalism are some of the trends we’re keeping an eye on. So far, the second quarter of the year has been defined by the Canadian federal e

[Research] Aging with Affirmation: A study to examine the social service experiences and needs of older transgender and gender diverse adults in Canada

A qualitative study to examine the healthcare and social service experiences and needs of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) older adults in Canada

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta gathering discusses seniors' service strategies

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) hosted its Northern Alberta regional gathering in St. Paul May 15. The day-long gathering brought together community-based seniors-serving organizations to receive information and provide feedback.

[News] National Volunteer Action Strategy

A series of initiatives are underway to support the National Volunteer Action Strategy (NVAS).