500 Canadian public servants’ passwords found online and on dark web: research | Future of Good Since the beginning of 2024, more than 500 passwords belonging to Canadian civil servants have been exposed on publicly available sources and the dark web.

#ImpactBrief | 500 Canadian public servants’ passwords found online and on dark web: research

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City of Ottawa moves to ban protests outside “vulnerable” institutions | Future of Good The City of Ottawa wants to develop a bylaw that will ban demonstrations and protests near “vulnerable social infrastructure.”

#ImpactBrief | The City of Ottawa wants to develop a bylaw that will ban demonstrations and protests near “vulnerable social infrastructure.”

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Microsoft to cancel Business Premium software grant for non-profits | Future of Good Microsoft has announced it will end grant programs for some software products used by non-profit organizations this July.

#ImpactBrief | Microsoft to cancel Business Premium software grant for non-profits

Microsoft has announced it will end grant programs for some software products used by non-profit organizations this July.

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First of its kind philanthropy chair announced by Carlton University | Future of Good Carleton University has announced the creation of Canada’s first chair in philanthropy, to be housed within its School of Public Policy and Administration in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. ...

#impactbrief | Carleton University has announced the creation of Canada’s first chair in philanthropy, to be housed within its School of Public Policy and Administration in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs.

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Provinces and territories report increase in people accessing social assistance programs | Future of Good Most provinces are seeing an increase in the number of households seeking out social assistance and financial support..

#ImpactBrief | Provinces and territories report an increase in people accessing social assistance programs.

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#ImpactBrief | Regina Folk Festival shuts down after 55 years

The #ReginaFolkFestival is closing due to financial challenges, despite support from major sponsors. Last year, it had already scaled down to a concert series. All ticket sales will be refunded.

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#ImpactBrief | New AI standard aims to improve accessibility

Accessibility Standards Canada is seeking public feedback on a new #AI standard to ensure fair access for people with disabilities.

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#ImpactBrief | Canada to spend $84M for Syrian aid

Global Affairs Canada has committed to millions in new funding to assist #aid and #humanitarian efforts in #Syria as the country emerges out of the long shadow of civil war.

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Canada launches its first-ever Africa strategy | Future of Good Canada now has a blueprint for policy for Africa. Global Affairs Canada made the announcement March 6, the first time Ottawa has defined a global framework for diplomatic, development, and humanitaria...

#ImpactBrief | Canada launches its first-ever Africa strategy

Canada now has a policy blueprint for Africa. Announced on March 6, this marks the first time Ottawa has set a global framework for diplomatic, development, & humanitarian engagement with the continent.

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#ImpactBrief | A new provincial committee has been convened to tackle systemic barriers that make it harder for racialized people to access government programs and services in #BritishColumbia. 1/3

5 Ways to Avoid Burnout This Fall As families send children back to school and work ramps up for the fall season, many social impact professionals will dive into increased workloads — and risk burnout. To help sidestep work stress and...

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Canada launches a Standing Table on Human Rights | Future of Good The government of Canada is establishing its first-ever Minister of Foreign Affairs Standing Table on Human Rights.

#ImpactBrief | Canada launches a Standing Table on Human Rights 🇨🇦

The Government of Canada is establishing its first-ever Minister of Foreign Affairs Standing Table on Human Rights.

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#humanrights #canada #foreignpolicy #justice #equity #inclusion

As AI use balloons, Canada signs international, legally binding human rights treaty | Future of Good Canada, along with Japan, is the latest signatory on the world’s first international, legally binding treaty on artificial intelligence and human rights.

#ImpactBrief | As AI use balloons, Canada signs international, legally binding human rights treaty

🇨🇦 Canada and Japan are the latest signatory on the world’s first international, legally binding treaty on artificial intelligence and human rights.

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Quebec releases directory of government property for affordable housing development | Future of Good The Government of Quebec has launched a directory of its excess land and buildings to be made available for affordable, student, and social housing.

#ImpactBrief | The Government of Quebec has launched a directory of its excess land and buildings to be made available for affordable, student, and social housing. 🙌

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New fellowship aims to increase Muslim representation in non-profit sector | Future of Good A Canadian fundraising consultancy has launched a new fellowship program to drive more diversity in the non-profit sector. Sarah Ali, lead consultant at SA Digital, announced the LilyPad Fellowship on...

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‘Free Our Feeds’ campaign aims to remove billionaires’ influence from social media | Future of Good Free Our Feeds is a recently launched campaign aiming to shake up ownership and control in the technology industry and “our digital public sphere.” With technical advisors from the Mozilla Foundation,...

#ImpactBrief | 'Free Our Feeds' campaign aims to remove billionaires' influence from social media 🚫

Free Our Feeds is a recently launched campaign aiming to shake up ownership and control in the technology industry and “our digital public sphere.” 🌐

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McDonald’s backs away from long-standing inclusion policy after U.S. court ruling | Future of Good McDonald’s has announced it will end long-standing inclusion policies, citing, in part, a 2024 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

#ImpactBrief | McDonald’s has announced it will end long-standing inclusion policies, citing, in part, a 2024 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that found race-based affirmative action programs violated the country’s Equal Protection Clause.

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Time to double down on inclusion: North American women still 95 years away from pay equity | Future of Good A new report urging organizations to “double down” on inclusion says North American women will have to wait nearly a century for equal pay.

#ImpactBrief | North American women will have to 95 years (!) for equal pay, according to a new report from the Women's Executive Network (WXN)'s Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership.

YIKES.

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RCMP complaints process now includes bias category | Future of Good The civilian commission overseeing complaints about the RCMP has quietly updated its filing procedures to address discrimination claims.

#ImpactBrief | The RCMP complaints process now includes a bias category.

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#ImpactBrief DEI and ESG are seeing a backslide in Canada's investment sector.

Not the kind of backslide we like to see.

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