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Labour Trafficking
Labour trafficking is the control and exploitation of a person for their labour or service, usually through force, threats and deception. It’s also known as forced labour. Labour traffickers use violence, threats, lies and illegal debts like pay deductions to make people work
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
73 Tips to Negotiate Nonprofit Funding Agreements
Through Nonprofit Law Ontario (NPLO) ONN offers sessions on reading and negotiating funding agreements. Inspired by the sessions, here are 73 tips to negotiate your funding agreements more effectively. Although focused on funding agreements with the Government of Ontario, the
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Four Ways to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Governance
Times have changed. Yet in many nonprofit organizations governance structures and processes haven’t kept pace, evolving with the realities of fewer volunteers, more difficult decisions, and greater expectations.
The good news is there are four ways that can help make your
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
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Research/Dataset
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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Course/Training
For Clients: Bridging Training Program for Early Childhood Education Careers
Bridging Training Program for Early Childhood Education Careers is a free 10-week, in-person program designed to support skilled newcomers as they transition into Ontario’s childcare sector. Participants receive sector-specific training, workplace certifications (including First
Last updated Jun 30, 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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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Trauma-Informed Care for Human Services Professionals
Trauma can come in many forms, and whether caused by a single event or by a repeated exposure, the way a person feels, thinks, and behaves is shaped by that experience. As human services professionals, you may encounter both clients and colleagues that have been impacted.
Understa
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Initial Return/Notice of Change/Annual Return by an Ontario Corporation - Corporations Information Act
To file an initial return, notice of change or annual return by an Ontario corporation under the Corporations Information Act (CIA).
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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Welcome to the newly designed website of SettlementAtWork!
We are pleased to announce that the Settlement At Work website has been revamped and redesigned! In order to meet the needs and demands of the growing settlement sector, the website has been upgraded with new features to facilitate the research and posting of new content.Published August 1, 2024
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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is looking to partner with settlement agencies and provide basic health and safety training to newcomers
We are looking to partner with you to deliver basic worker health and safety awareness sessions to newcomers. Using a train-the-trainer approach, we would equip you with the resources, skills and support necessary to deliver these sessions to your clients, at your location.Published October 17, 2023
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New study shows that high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants
The Canadian Press 20 December 2022
A new study from a Montreal research institute for occupational health and safety estimates that up to 80 per cent of people who are injured at work in the city and require rehabilitation are immigrants.
Jessica Dube, a researcher with the…
Published December 21, 2022
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Government of Canada improves sickness benefits under the Employment Insurance system
Canadians who are facing illness or injury need to feel confident that they are supported and that their jobs are protected as they recover. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to improve Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits.
Published December 20, 2022
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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program is ballooning to fill the labour gap, but workers say they’re abused and poorly paid. Is that the solution we want?
Ghada Alsharif The Star Sat., Dec. 17, 2022
David Rodriguez, a 37-year-old cook from Mexico, says he was fired from a Toronto restaurant less than two months after arriving in Canada for standing up to his verbally abusive employer.
Amelia, 37, from Indonesia, says she was fired…
Published December 20, 2022
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Canada's National Farmers Union wants permanent status for migrants
Toula Mazloum City News Dec 16, 2022
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) is asking the government to give migrants “full and permanent status.”
It comes as International Migrants Day is marked on Dec.16.
NFU says they asked for equal rights for agricultural workers living, working…
Published December 20, 2022
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Migrant workers in Vancouver demand rights, status
Angela Bower CityNews Dec 18, 2022
Protesters gathered in the snow in downtown Vancouver on Sunday to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to follow up on his promise to expand access to permanent resident status for all migrant workers.
It came in honour of International…
Published December 20, 2022
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Work skills must be central to Canadian immigration efforts
Pedro Barata, Steven Tobin Policy Options December 13, 2022
The federal government recently announced a significant increase in immigration targets for the next three years – welcoming almost 1.5 million people between 2023-25. The plan aims to address continuing labour…
Published December 20, 2022
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Canada’s new permanent-residency pathways are a half-measure
Iain Reeve The Globe And Mail 12 December 2022
Iain Reeve is the associate director of immigration at the Conference Board of Canada.
Earlier this year, Liberal MP Randeep Sarai put forward a private members’ motion in the House of Commons, calling for expanded immigration…
Published December 12, 2022
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Canada not doing enough with its highly educated immigrants, StatsCan says
Jessica Wong · CBC News · Posted: Dec 01, 2022
Being a physician has been a lifelong dream for 35-year-old Ayman Jabril. He's passionate about caring for patients, clearly explaining medical treatments, and following up with them over time. He trained and worked as a physician in…
Published December 2, 2022