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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Ottawa is investing $1 billion in food hubs, but experts say the funding is unlikely to lower grocery prices. Food hubs can help farmers access new markets and strengthen local food systems. 🔗 Read more: futureofgood.co/the-missing-...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Canada’s affordable housing waitlist is growing and so is the range of people who need it. Nearly 60 per cent of households on affordable housing waitlists had been waiting at least two years, according to new Statistics Canada data. 🔗 futureofgood.co/more-than-30...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Coralus is challenging the traditional business playbook by supporting entrepreneurs who are building businesses with impact at the centre. At Illuminate 2026, entrepreneurs will come together to explore what it means to build businesses that create meaningful change. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4htxvpbm

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Quebec-based customers of Womance and Sans-Façon Cosmétiques will receive cards encouraging them to vote in the Oct. 5 provincial election. Founder Andréanne Marquis hopes to encourage more young people to vote. 🔗 Read more: futureofgood.co/show-your-ca...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Most boards have an Investment Policy Statement tucked away somewhere. But when markets drop or spending needs rise, that forgotten document suddenly matters. Craig Swistun on why it can feel a wee bit like reading Chaucer, and how to translate it. 🔗 futureofgood.co/the-chaucer-...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Imagine Canada is adding data visualization and AI query capabilities to Grant Connect to make it easier to see and understand how the funding works in Canada’s non-profit sector. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3cudabja

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act requires non-profits to register qualifying arrangements with foreign principals or face fines, penalties, or imprisonment. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4xfr9e37

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We talk a lot about strategy, revenue, capital and growth. But what about the human being trying to hold all of it? ✨ Day 2 of #Illuminate2026 with Coralus explore how to Design a Business That Evolves With You with Emily Bland and Golnaz Golnaraghi. 🎟️ Free + virtual 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc65d7nx

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nesting Ground and Windmill Development Group have secured a $20 million investment from four investors, contributing to their inaugural loan guarantee pool. 🔗 futureofgood.co/non-profit-h...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New research points to how mentorship can help them get started in their careers. A new Mentor Canada report highlights how consistent, accessible mentorship can help young people build career-ready skills as they enter the workforce. 🔗 tinyurl.com/57dnsyvz

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What if the people who buy from a business become more than customers, and instead become participants in what it’s trying to make possible? ✨ Day 1 of #Illuminate2026 with Coralus explores Rethinking Customers with Sonia Strobel and Vicki Saunders. 🎟️ Free + virtual 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc65d7nx

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Youth climate advocates just won a key argument in court. A Federal Court judge has ruled their challenge to Canada’s 2030 climate plan deserves a full hearing, despite the government’s bid to have the case struck down. 🔗 Read the story: futureofgood.co/federal-cour...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A major announcement for affordable housing in Canada. The federal government has selected the Canadian Housing Acquisition Fund to manage $1.5 billion in funding aimed at protecting affordable rental housing across the country. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3htdx7rv

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A new Indigenous-led community foundation is taking shape in Saskatchewan. Ahead of its Oct. 20 launch, the foundation is part of a growing effort to build Indigenous-led philanthropic infrastructure in the province. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3md6bnm5

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Food-rescue groups are investing in processing facilities to address two growing issues in Canada: putting more surplus food to use while expanding food assistance. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ynsj3n6k

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This donation platform is bringing donors to the doorstep of mosques and Islamic schools that might be struggling to pay down outstanding loans. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3x7wvdvh

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Crow's Theatre is debuting the first-ever adaptation of the Canadian classic A Fine Balance, written for the stage by Anosh Irani. It’s a powerful, character‑driven look at caste violence, poverty, and India’s 1975 Emergency, with humour woven through the heartbreak. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4nrxn9pt

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Scale fast & optimize everything. What if that playbook is broken for purpose-driven work? Join Coralus and Future of Good for ILLUMINATE 2026: Doing Business Differently. 🗓️ Oct 6, 8, 13, 15 | 11 AM ET 🔗 tinyurl.com/5yew3bpf

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Walking isn’t just about distance — it’s about experience. A new piece by Paula Negron-Poblete at the Université de Montréal breaks down why some neighbourhoods look walkable on paper but fail in practice. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2s4a7t6u

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Haitian women are redefining local governance at a critical moment. Leadership through CECI’s AGIR project fosters collaboration and accountability, while opening up new opportunities for young people to engage in Haiti’s future. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3j7pmr

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

À un moment charnière, des femmes haïtiennes redéfinissent la gouvernance locale. Le leadership du projet AGIR du CECI favorise la collaboration et l'autonomisation, tout en offrant aux jeunes de nouvelles opportunités de contribuer à façonner l'avenir d'Haïti. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5ay2zekk

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Small Scale Food Processors Association and SVX have launched First Bite Fund, an early‑stage financing vehicle built around revenue‑based loans — a structure still rare in the Canadian food and beverage industries. Read more: tinyurl.com/yp9477a2

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A new database is mapping Canada's donor-advised fund landscape, giving the sector a clearer picture of where charitable assets are held. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4ytyeay4

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A donor thank‑you note acknowledges what already happened. Stewardship answers a different question: What happens next? When organizations rely solely on gratitude, they miss the chance to understand motivations, values, and the deeper reasons people choose to give. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2h6wa2r5

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Canada’s housing challenge isn’t about building more homes, it’s about building the right kind. A new affordable housing project in Edmonton is combining family-focused design with a blended financing model rooted in community investment. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2ymnt65u

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Canada’s latest food insecurity data is a stark reminder that rising grocery prices aren’t hitting everyone equally. Black, Arab, and Indigenous communities continue to face the highest rates — with nearly half of Black children living in food‑insecure households. futureofgood.co/the-need-is-...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada as communities face evacuations and alerts. Here’s how non-profits and local organizations are supporting people affected by wildfires and floods, and how Canadians can help: tinyurl.com/bdhb2uae

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A new confidential hotline will support Canadian non–profits, charities and foundations with closures and endings: tinyurl.com/mutuyjnn

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Gord Delbridge, a longtime labour leader and advocate for public services in Winnipeg, has died. The former CUPE Local 500 president represented thousands of city workers and was known for his prominent support of public services and opposition to privatization. Read more: tinyurl.com/4397srtv

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Psychological injury among public safety workers keeps rising — and mental‑health programs aren’t fixing it. Read more here: tinyurl.com/s7u6t9x5

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

B.C. and the federal government plan to buy thousands of unsold condos, but who should own and manage them? Housing advocates say involving non-profit providers could help preserve affordability over the long term. Read more: tinyurl.com/3pfpudm5

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A redesigned Canada Housing Benefit could reduce homelessness by about 63 per cent, according to a new report from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc7uamby

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Four organizations — OP4All, Toronto Field Naturalists, Democracy Watch, and the National Trust for Canada — have been approved as interveners at the SCC in the fight over the Ford gov’t’s Ontario Place redevelopment. Read more here: tinyurl.com/rbavewwd

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

“It’s like the Golden Girls meets eHarmony,” said Joy Hayden of the Hollyburn Society. The non-profit is piloting a program to match older adults in B.C., with spare bedrooms in their homes with people looking for housing in the community. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4ax72hvu

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Ontario and New Brunswick want Ottawa to lift limits on for‑profit child‑care expansion. As public dollars flow to for‑profits, the real question is: what safeguards will govern ownership and staffing? Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdf3ez7f

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It’s summertime, and the reading is easy. So grab your inflatable unicorn and your sunscreen, head to the beach and check out these fresh reads from the Future of Good team and some Canadian non-profit gurus whilst enjoying the best of what Canada has to offer this season. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5aah5tv9

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

One in three Canadian men aged 16–29 views seeking help for mental health challenges as a sign of weakness. This article was produced in partnership with GreenShield. Read the story here: tinyurl.com/bpah8ana

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Nova Scotia just approved a 1.2‑GW wind farm to power EverWind’s green hydrogen hub — with Membertou First Nation holding a 51 per cent stake in Phase 1. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2yenfa

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Donor trust isn’t automatic anymore. As columnist Craig Swiston writes, supporters now test claims, question assumptions, and look for gaps before committing. Read more here: tinyurl.com/c7tcjur3

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Job searching has never been easier to start, and never more confusing to navigate. Researchers Leda Stawnychko and Mehnaz Rafi examine Canadian hiring practices and break down four of the biggest myths circulating online. Read more: tinyurl.com/cpv2sh2r

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Democracy advocates say the 24 Sussex fundraiser launched without clear rules on who can give or how donations will be vetted. 🔗 tinyurl.com/nhb6xuyj

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

About 90% of the leafy greens eaten in Canada are imported. Our latest case study looks at Kingston's food bank pilot, where a vertical hydroponic farm is helping grow fresh food locally. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ypfwr2c6

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The CMHR’s new exhibit on the Nakba is drawing ire — and a trustee resignation — before the doors even opened. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yt83ejcy

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Alongside HonestReporting Canada, HR Canada Charitable Organization claims to fight anti-Israel bias in news reporting. Now it’s battling the CRA to keep its charitable registration. Read more here: futureofgood.co/pro-israel-m...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Canada’s poverty grade improved from a D to a D+ in Food Banks Canada’s latest report card. But some advocates question whether the higher score reflects the reality of ongoing affordability challenges. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2k6edh77

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Advocates say the federal government shouldn’t compete with Canadian charities by running a fundraiser for 24 Sussex Drive; instead, they should use government funds to renovate and modernize the Prime Minister’s residence. Read more here: futureofgood.co/fundraising-...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What 17 years of T3010 data have revealed about a previous disbursement quota policy change: tinyurl.com/38fxvy4r

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Montréal shooting shows how fast online misogyny and extremist content can turn into real‑world violence. Read more here: futureofgood.co/montreal-sho...

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Indigenous Nations now co-own or hold commercial stakes in 20.8 GW of clean electricity—more than 10 per cent of Canada’s generating capacity. As The Energy Mix reports, this is regenerative energy in action: rights‑affirming, community‑led, and delivering real economic power. tinyurl.com/bdejvhkm

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Future of Good @futureofgood.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Vancouver is taking a new step toward making outdoor spaces more inclusive. The city’s park board is piloting a program with AccessNow to track and share accessibility information for parks and trails, including Stanley Park. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc2hu5aw

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