Private equity as the driver of public deficits Unraveling the mystery of a $13 billion deficit with rising taxes and program cuts

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Equity as a social fiction Equity is a ubiquitous term in the corporate world.

What could be possible if public investments remained in the hands of communities?

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New CRA Charities Directorate webinars on the Disbursement Quota - CanadianCharityLaw.ca Here is a note from CRA on some upcoming webinars they are giving on the Disbursement Quota. While the disbursement quota applies to all charities, it is

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The Community Wealth all Around Us and the transformative shifts already underway

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Federal budget spends more on capital investment and less on non-profit sector – so far - The Philanthropist Journal While Budget 2025 does not include a strategy to systemically support programs and services that non-profits and charities provide – or the Canadians working at these organizations – “it could have be...

The future is non-profit driven, primarily because of demographics.
Is the future bankrupt?

Sherlyn Assam takes a deep dive into the chronic underfunding of the sector we literally all depend on at some point in our lives.

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Insightful framing from katherena vermette at #housingcentral: "there isn't a family that is not interrupted by the colonial system".

Powerful framing for our work in the sector.

Woah big news! How wonderful, William having your voice in the municipal political realm will have a great impact.

Beneath the Surface: A different story unfolds - Hollyburn Community Services Society The North Shore: A place of beauty, wonder, and adventure. It’s where the ocean meets the mountains, creating a landscape unlike anywhere else. Towering peaks challenge the fearless, while forested tr...

But beneath the surface, another story unfolds. Homelessness hides in plain sight.

This fall, our teams asks you to stop watching this hidden crisis grow- and start seeing the difference you can make.
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Great perspectives here. "America has decided to sacrifice those with low incomes in order to dominate the global economy." How we can stay true to our values in this context. pca.st/episode/7378...

Incredibly proud of our whole team for making this possible together with other bc nonprofit housing providers.

Mark Friesen (@markalanfriesen) Imagine your community: the goods you purchase, the services you use. What are the ideal ownership structures to enable thriving and healthy communities for the long term?

Imagine your community: the goods you purchase, the services you use. What are the ideal ownership structures to enable thriving and healthy communities for the long term?

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Celebrate the launch of BC Policy Solutions—our province’s progressive think tank!

Meet our researchers, Board members & staff for meaningful conversation, connection & celebration.

Oct. 16, 5:30 - 8 PM
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver
Light refreshments
RSVP party.bcpolicy.ca

Don't forget it's Powell Street Festival weekend! It's been this weekend longer than Pride has and I highly recommend checking out their fantastic, free event! The food is GREAT.

Inspirational and encouraging to attend an incredible Pride Celebration at Squamish Nation today, together with the team from Hollyburn Community Services. Wonderful to see diverse communities coming together in mutual support and celebration.

Another great update in the tools available from the reimagine governance lab.

#nonprofit #governance

Diversity in Ownership Structures Possibilities for pluralism in the economy

What could ownership structures that empower diverse communities of people make possible?

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Thank you Michael much appreciated!!

Why we need to define capitalism Now more than ever

The latest on Substack: "A key question you can consider: What assets and resources in your community should not be available for private ownership?"

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re: AI outputs today...

if the medium is the message, we're hooped.

maybe we should just turn off the Internet for a minute.

State-sanctioned capital hoarding Term one: 'Prosperity Shift' Evocative Glossary of Terms

If you're looking for a term to describe recent legislation south of the border:

'State-sanctioned capital hoarding'.

@1alexhemingway.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @bcpolicy.bsky.social would be keen on your thoughts and feedback...

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Celebrate Japanese Canadian Arts and Culture at Powell Street Festival | The Tyee Vancouver’s beloved annual summer festival returns Aug. 2 to 3 with live performances, food, family fun and community spirit.

Vancouver’s Powell Street Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 2 to transform the Downtown Eastside into a dynamic celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture.

Another incredible social impact non-profit that has adopted and evolved a powerful approach to people-centred therapy and counselling. Great share from @fixthenews.com.web.brid.gy
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Great to see these financing channels become more accessible to #nonprofits.

'Prosperity Shift' now available Pathways to a pluralist economy

The book is out. Prosperity Shift now available as an ebook for the price of a beer at happy hour. open.substack.com/pub/markalan...

Why Non Profit? Jumping into substack. Here's why.

I've joined the substack community, where I'll be keen to share insights and perspectives on the nonprofit sector.

Here's why. open.substack.com/pub/markalan...

Important highlight that beyond our democratic rights, the ability, opportunity, and capacity to volunteer and directly impact our local communities is critical to vibrant societies that don't leave people behind.

North Vancouver's newest affordable housing now open The first tenants include returning North Van residents, Squamish Nation members and senior evacuees from the Silverlynn fire

Incredibly proud of the whole team and community of leaders who made this possible. www.nsnews.com/local-news/n...

How to Not “Obey in Advance”—Actions for Resisting Authoritarianism - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly These are not normal times for nonprofits and movements. But these times also provide an opportunity to recommit to mission and advance the values that we hold dear.

A plea to my connections: we may have disagreements, we must have consensus that institutions protecting basic human rights and democratic principles are always better than reverting to violence or oppression. Reposting from @hildygottlieb.bsky.social

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Love it. Our team is ready to scale up.

The Tragic History of Neoliberalism Don’t buy revisionist attempts to rehabilitate it. Instead, push for a bold progressive populism.

Don't be fooled folks. The push for deregulation had a direct impact on real wages beginning in the 1980s.

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