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Improving the health of men and boys in Canada

The Government of Canada is engaging provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners and key stakeholders to develop a Men and Boys' Health Strategy. The goal is to create supportive and safe environments, challenge harmful stereotypes, reduce stigma and encourage men of all ages to seek help when they need it. Improving the health of men and boys is a shared effort. The factors that lead to poorer health outcomes for men and boys are complex and interrelated, and don't begin in adulthood. Complete the questionnaire by June 1, 2026.

Government of Canada Mar 02, 2026

Shifting Threshold of “Serious Non-Compliance” in Canadian Charity Law

In Canadian tax law, being a “registered charity” is a mark of public trust and regulatory approval, granting the ability to issue official donation receipts. As the regulatory landscape evolves in 2026, there is growing concern that “serious non-compliance” is shifting from intentional wrongdoing to a focus on administrative accuracy. This trend prompts the question: must charities now not only pursue their social mission but also maintain impeccable internal controls and reporting?

McCarthy Tétrault Feb 27, 2026

Red Cap Program Teaches Children Skills to Prevent Bullying

Across the country, The Salvation Army runs Red Cap, a program for children between the ages of eight and 12 that provides participants with tools to understand and manage their emotions, helping prevent bullying.

The Salvation Army Feb 24, 2026

Canada Post Community Foundation

The 2026 application form will be available from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2 pm ET. The Canada Post Community Foundation is a registered charity distributing grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that provide programming to children and youth (up to age 21). Every dollar raised goes directly to recipients – Canada Post covers all administrative costs.

Canada Post Feb 13, 2026

Breakthrough T1D Canada Mental Health and T1D Community Grants 2026

The Breakthrough T1D Canada 2026 Mental Health and T1D Community Grants Program is an incubator initiative that provides seed funding to organizations ready to transform innovative ideas into successful projects designed to support the mental health and wellness of people living with T1D and their informal caregivers (including parents or guardians, grandparents, partners, and other support networks).    The maximum amount per grant is $35,000. Grants will be a maximum of 18 months in length, with all project activities expected to be completed in that window.

Breakthrough T1D Canada Feb 12, 2026

Clothing charity in Sudbury, Ont., temporarily shuts down due to flooding

Since 2022 Closet Share has been collecting and donating second-hand clothing in the community. Monday morning, founder and CEO Melissa Porter said when she arrived at work to find several centimetres of water on the floor. “The amount of water pouring through the garage was insane,” she said.

CBC News Feb 11, 2026

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