It’s a world-first: UVic and Indigenous partners have launched a program to help rebuild Indigenous legal systems. It’s a big collaboration, one that could be a blueprint for other Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world. tinyurl.com/248st3mj

Carbon dioxide is the marathon runner of global warming. Methane & other short-lived pollutants are the sprinters—fast, powerful, and dangerous. Cutting them now = slowing warming quickly. COP30 must treat SLCPs as the emergency brake on climate change. Read about it here: tinyurl.com/yfnbw9ck

North York Harvest Food Bank is responding to the deepening food insecurity crisis by tripling its capacity next spring. The non-profit says its new community food hub will also connect users to employment opportunities. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3svm4je6

This week, we take down the wall. Until December 15th, you have access to stories, data, and insights that help you stay informed. Now we’re asking the community to help keep the paywall down for good. If our journalism has helped your work, or team, stand with us: futureofgood.co/make-it-poss...

Canadian politicians are using social media to share policy — but some are blocking constituents who criticize them. Is this a threat to democratic discourse? There is no clear legal framework yet in Canada, so should public officials be allowed to silence dissent online? tinyurl.com/59dt232x

@PolicyWise.com is sharing resources to empower the social-serving community. @futureofgood.bsky.social & Environics Research created the “Changemaker Wellbeing Index,” the first comprehensive randomized panel survey focused on the well-being of Canada’s non-profit workforce, at: buff.ly/41zPtX3

As part of their new research into Big Oil’s Playbook, Environmental Defence Canada identified that oil and gas companies like to play the “good neighbour” by financing community infrastructure, climate resilience projects, fire rescue departments, and education. More here: tinyurl.com/4wvaa9a5

Could this help Canada’s housing crisis? #tinyhomes ##tinyhomevillages #housingcrisis #housing #canada futureofgood.co/penticton-b-...

AI is changing how people seek mental health support and raising important questions about safety and responsibility. Organizations are developing ways to ensure AI connects people to real human help. “The technology is just a vehicle,” said Justin Scaini. 🔗 futureofgood.co/ai-could-hel...

While daycare and dental weren't touched, there remain major gaps: ❌Food Insecurity unaddressed ❌Nearly $3B cut to global aid ❌Climate action risks locking in fossil fuels ✅Climate strategy for renewables ✅Youth employment focus It’s domestic investment vs. systemic challenges 🔗 tinyurl.com/5bzcf2sw

NO PAYWALL: After pushback from 5,000+ Canadian academics, a federal committee has amended a motion that would’ve exposed personal data of researchers working on race, gender & equity. A win for academic freedom—but DEI-focused research is facing growing scrutiny.

#federalbudget2025 has dropped, and we are combing through it, finding out what will affect social services and changemakers. Here's our continuously updating story (with NO paywall): futureofgood.co/federal-budg...

If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.

NO PAYWALL:⏳ With Budget 2025 dropping today, social purpose leaders are bracing for austerity — and watching for signs of support. Front-line organizations are already stretched. This budget could either deepen the strain or offer a lifeline. 📍Follow the updates: futureofgood.co/federal-budg...

Winter can be tough on our mental health—and for those working in community care, advocacy, or non-profit spaces, the season’s challenges often hit harder. Gio Dolcecore shares four research-backed ways to beat the winter blues, offering practical tools. 🔗: tinyurl.com/3c6zubkb

Polar Bears International is celebrating Polar Bear Week with strides in sustainability and innovation. From fully electric tundra buggies to unique AI technology, the organization is proving that conservation and clean energy can work even in remote parts of the planet. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2vrwm2vr

Any corporation or organization lobbying a federal public official for over 8 hours in a 4-week period (including preparation, communication, and grant applications) must now track and register their activity. More details on the changes: tinyurl.com/4pswyw7a

Canada’s path to reconciliation runs through the classroom. Jennifer Wallner and Gavin Furrey argue that two bold educational shifts are needed to truly honour reconciliation: embracing Indigenous knowledge systems and confronting colonial structures embedded in our schools. 🔗 tinyurl.com/kmp47s4a

🔥Tomorrow! Don't miss From Burnout to Belonging: Everyday Practices for Personal & Team Wellbeing. Sessions will pull from the Changemaker Wellbeing Index and the deep-dive report, Thriving Yet Leaving: The Remote Work Paradox in Non-Profits. ➡️Register now: tinyurl.com/43dtxtw8

BIPOC-led orgs, despite doing critical work, are systematically under-resourced. We need to move beyond awareness to action to fix the funding gap and support diverse leaders. Adina Fudym shares 4 Concrete Ways to Tackle Social Finance Inequity. 🔗: tinyurl.com/5cx2jbvj

2.2 MILLION visits in March alone. Canada's food bank usage has doubled since 2019. The Food Banks Canada 2025 Hunger Count is a national wake-up call: 👉 1 in 5 food bank users are employed. 👉 Alberta saw a 21% spike. 👉 Toronto visits exceeded 1.4 million. 🔗 Full story: tinyurl.com/33ydn5ba

Canada's #SocialFinance sector is ready to scale up, but needs #Budget2025 to deliver. The sector has 5 major asks for the federal government. These changes could mobilize private capital to build national resilience. 🔗: tinyurl.com/yr3b4nz6

🤯 The Remote Work Paradox is Real! New data: Remote non-profit workers are happier but 2X more likely to quit. Why? Loneliness. It's not job satisfaction, it's connection. Experts share strategies for intentional culture. 🔗 Article: tinyurl.com/5xhxaep3 🔗 Report: futureofgood.co/changemaker-...

Hate is rising in Canada—and it’s not just fringe. Frederick John Packer & Davut Akca break it down: delayed action, weak enforcement, and political silence have let hate normalize. Time to act. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdhsb648

Starting Fall 2026, first-year students at Canadian Mennonite University will receive free on-campus housing. Funded by a generous donor, this initiative removes a major barrier to post-secondary access and supports student success beyond the classroom. tinyurl.com/243z2abr

New ONN data shows 70% of Ontario non-profits lost revenue last year, while 34% used reserve funds to stay afloat. Demand is rising, but resources aren’t keeping pace. Without systemic change, many won’t survive the next three years. 🔗 tinyurl.com/44bkzcsd

Alternative teaching models—like Universal Design for Learning and trauma-informed pedagogy—aren’t fringe innovations. They’re essential tools for equity, belonging, and student agency, according to Cornelia Schneider of Mount Saint Vincent University. Full article here: tinyurl.com/4z3tmchu

Last month, two national non-profits dedicated to digital skills and literacy merged their operations. Ampere - formerly the Pinnguaq Association - will now run the operations of Canada Learning Code. Learn how the two orgs merged their programs and navigated CRA guidelines: tinyurl.com/bdfszh68

🤯 Nearly HALF of nonprofit workers have caregiving responsibilities, yet support is often weak. This is a massive driver of burnout and turnover. We're tackling this head-on in: Caring for Caregivers with Nora Jenkins Townson. Join in on the Changemaker Wellbeing Series: tinyurl.com/ayy3vuhj

Humanitarian access in Gaza is still “in limbo,” said a policy analyst at @oxfam-quebec.bsky.social. Israel is continuing to impose registration requirements onto NGOs and humanitarian aid organizations that would require them to give over details about their ground staff. 🔗 tinyurl.com/43u5h6cr

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) celebrates Bill C-291 replacing “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse and exploitation material” (CSAEM) in Canadian law. As C3P’s Lianna McDonald says, these are not “pornographic materials”—they’re evidence of abuse. 🔗: tinyurl.com/2jcvr2v8

#ImpactBrief | 500 Canadian public servants’ passwords found online and on dark web: research Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/43rs2ure 💡Our impact briefs are open for all to read (no paywall). Become a Future of Good member today ➡️ 🔗: futureofgood.co/register/ #ImpactBrief #FutureOfGood

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PSA for your Republican friends from Tim Nash @futureofgood.bsky.social: Q. If the economy is struggling, why is the stock market at an all-time high? A. The stock market tells the story of investors; it's separate from everyday people trying to pay rent and buy groceries. #USeconomy

The United Nations has outlined a plan for the next 60 days in Gaza amidst the current ceasefire in the region. Canadian aid organizations will be there and say they're ready to help. ➡️ Read more about the 60-day plan: futureofgood.co/canadian-aid... @msf.ca @redcrosscanada.bsky.social

A new report from GreenShield and Mental Health Research Canada shows women often struggle to access the support they need, especially during key life stages. GreenShield’s free Women’s Mental Health initiative show how collaboration can create real impact. Full article here: tinyurl.com/4krh2mse

🚀 DAFs are shifting. The sector’s talking. Are you part of it? Join Future of Good at DAF Disrupted 2026, a one-day summit rethinking how donor-advised funds shape Canadian giving. ⚡ Tickets are live: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket... #DAFDisrupted #FutureOfGood #DafDay

Canada’s Muslim organizations say they feel vindicated after a review found that the Canada Revenue Agency was unfairly targeting them for auditing under the CRA’s anti-terrorism mandate. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/4mmr36yn

This Vancouver-based company is converting carbon in the air into mineralized carbon—essentially turning it into rocks—and creating jobs while it does so. Read here: tinyurl.com/24pr5jvk This story has been made possible thanks to the partnership and support of RBC.

For many donors, giving to a cause is much more important than giving to a particular charity. Many know they want to donate to alleviate food insecurity, or to support young people, for example, but might not be sure where the funds are best placed. More on Future of Good: tinyurl.com/mr22recx

💻AI In and For the Newsroom🖥 🗣️moderated by @futureofgood.bsky.social's @elishadacey.bsky.social ➕ panellists @arikligeti.bsky.social, @randykitt.bsky.social, @parismarx.com and @nikitaroy.bsky.social Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future...

Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger has sent a letter to Canadians to media. Here it is.

Jane Goodall was not only a pioneering primatologist, she also campaigned more relentlessly and selflessly for the natural world than anyone I know. A great soul if ever there was one www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Newcomer women in Canada are turning recipes into revenue—and reclaiming community through food and co-ops. From empanadas at Granville Island to multilingual translation services, Flavours of Hope and Culture Links are rewriting the immigrant recipe. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/mrx69sr5

“We need to face the truth: not all groups arriving in Canada are treated equally," said one advocate. “Canada has already demonstrated that when it chooses to, it can provide strong support such as income assistance, temporary housing and settlement services.” More futureofgood.co/federal-fund...

“Our country is built on the premise that everyone has the right to express themselves, even when others don’t agree with or like what they say.” 124 U.S. funders wrote an open letter last week. Find out why, and how this affects non-profits in Canada. futureofgood.co/124-u-s-fund...

💥 This is what we call a success! 💥 Each philanthropic dollar invested in this blended finance fund generated $1.60 from the community, for a total of $7 million, and $12.80 from financial partners. Read how it was a win-win-win for everyone: futureofgood.co/blended-fina...

What do you do when your land trust can’t find any clean land to protect? You use the trust to create some. Find out why this group of Quebec citizens took a tool designed to protect pristine land to go one green step further. futureofgood.co/restoring-po... #FutureofGood #SocialFinance

“You’ve got to go where the money is. The charities need to go where the donors are going." Where are they going? Donor-Advised Funds, and DAF Day is coming to Canada. Read more: futureofgood.co/daf-day-comi...

An innovative and efficient way to support non-profits is getting its own spotlight in Canada with the launch of Donor-Advised Fund Day or DAF Day. Read the full article here: futureofgood.co/daf-day-comi... 🇨🇦 Support Canadian media by becoming a Future of Good member: futureofgood.co/register/