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Why Proactive Fundraising Strategies are Fueling Growth in 2026
In an increasingly uncertain economic environment, Canadian nonprofits are navigating complex challenges—from inflation pressures to shifting donor expectations. Yet, new insights from The Status of Canadian Fundraising Report reveal a compelling story: Organizations that act
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
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Glossary/Factsheet
The Equity Problem Inside Strategic Planning
Access to high-quality strategic planning in Canada’s non-profit sector is not evenly distributed, and that gap compounds everything else.Last updated Jul 8, 2026
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New Insights on Newcomers Sending Money Abroad
Sending money home is far more than a simple transaction; it is a vital way for newcomers to support their loved ones back home. As they settle in Canada, their habits of sending money is not only driven by their income, but also by the time spent in the country and so much more
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
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Course/Training
Registration Open: Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on:
Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities (SYNC)
- Date: July 2 – Oct 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Self-enrolment: Open throughout the course period
About this Course
Be among the first
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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Course/Training
Fondements du travail d’établissement – Niveau 2
OCASI a le plaisir d’ouvrir l’inscription à la prochaine formation autogérée en ligne sur : Fondements du travail d’établissement – Niveau 2Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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Course/Training
Au service des jeunes dans les communautés de nouveaux arrivants
OCASI a le plaisir d’ouvrir l’inscription à la prochaine formation autogérée en ligne sur : Au service des jeunes dans les communautés de nouveaux arrivantsLast updated Jun 23, 2026
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Research/Dataset
Canadian Non-Profits Are Using AI in a Way That Risks Losing Public Trust
As charities race to adopt artificial intelligence, “the single most important step” should be a clear framework on how it is used. But only 10% of Canadian non-profits have formal policies.Last updated Jun 22, 2026
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Research/Dataset
As Canadian Donors Age, Crowdfunding May Help Fill The Giving Gap
Whether it is the aging of donors, financial hardship, or the fraying of social connections that inspire giving, there are challenges lurking everywhere, but digital platforms can create new pathways into generosity.Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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Research/Dataset
Fair Funding for Nonprofits Proposes Federal Funding Reform to Support Canadians
A sector coalition is advocating for flexible funding, while the government emphasizes accountability. Both are trying to reduce administrative burden. Can these needs co-exist?Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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Tool
ESL Conversation Circles Toolkit
Introduction
Conversation circles can be challenging. On the one hand, they can be interesting, fun and a wonderful learning experience. However, they can also easily turn into an unnatural, forced and boring conversation. Because there is no pre-set curriculum or a checklist of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders
February 17, 2023—Ottawa—Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee resettlement and integration. Since the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program was launched over 4 decades ago, Canadians and permanent residents have come together to offer protection and a safe…
Published March 3, 2023
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One year after war, Ukrainian newcomers in Canada weigh future options
By Maan Alhmidi The Canadian Press Posted February 22, 2023
Yuliia Kleban remembers waking up to a message from her manager on Feb. 24, 2022, telling her Russia had started invading her country.
A few minutes later, Kleban heard air-raid sirens go off in Lviv, the Ukrainian city…
Published February 28, 2023
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Advocates say migrants must be welcomed by Quebec, not sent to other provinces
CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2023
Migrants crossing from New York into Quebec at Roxham Road should not be seen as a burden, according to the executive director of a Montreal-based non-profit organization that offers support to refugee claimants.
"What if some of these asylum…
Published February 28, 2023
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Asylum seekers facing uncertainty as they navigate immigration process
Sarah Kester · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2023
Nigeria and hopes to continue his studies to become a teacher. (Sarah Kester/CBC)
David Olorunleye has been in Canada since last August, living as a refugee in Cornwall, Ont.
Olorunleye said he left his home in Nigeria in March…
Published February 28, 2023
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A new face entirely': northern Ontario's growing Black community looks to the future during history month
Erik White · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2023
February is Black history month, but with the Black population of northern Ontario growing rapidly in recent years, the present and the future deserve just as much attention.
More than 5,000 people in the region describe themselves as…
Published February 28, 2023
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Asylum seekers must be 'priority' discussion for Trudeau and Biden: Legault
By Jacob Serebrin | February 21st 2023 National Observer
MONTREAL — Quebec's premier is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make the flow of migrants across an irregular border crossing in southern Quebec a priority during a meeting next month with U.S. President Joe Biden.
I…
Published February 28, 2023
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Local Immigration Partnership calls for federal support with ongoing Ukrainian resettlement effort
Galen Simmons Stratford Beacon Herald Published Feb 16, 2023
As donor and volunteer fatigue begins to take its toll and international news outlets warn of the potential for renewed Russian aggression in Ukraine, the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron and a collective of…
Published February 28, 2023
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Niagara Falls tourist district dealing with influx of thousands of relocated migrants
Beth Macdonell CTV News Toronto Feb. 16, 2023
The mayor of Niagara Falls is calling on the federal government to come up with a plan and provide resources for thousands of migrants staying in the city’s tourist district after entering Canada through the unofficial border crossing…
Published February 28, 2023
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Ukrainian children stuck in Mexico after visa issues will be able to return to Canada soon, guardian says
Julia Wong · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2023
The legal guardian of three Ukrainian children who became stuck in Mexico during a trip learned Thursday she will be able to get the kids back to Canada where they fled during the war, after CBC News made multiple inquiries with…
Published February 28, 2023
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Hundreds of asylum seekers arrive in Windsor via the U.S., Ottawa confirms
TJ Dhir · CBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2023
Hundreds of asylum seekers are staying in hotels in Windsor, Ont., this month after arriving via the U.S., the Canadian government has confirmed.
The Windsor arrivals come as hundreds of people are entering Canada through Quebec, some…
Published February 28, 2023