Digital equity in action. Introducing CommuniFi: Building a free community WiFi network across Ottawa youtu.be/P7Y8cHRaCkc?si… via YouTube CommuniFi is funded by CIRA and in partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and hiboo networks, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa.

The National Community Benefits Summit is underway!

Rosemarie Powell Ontario Nonprofit Network HCBN Ottawa Community Benefits Network Niagara Community Benefits Network Buy Social Canada ThrivePEC BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc. Future Skills Centre Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, Dr. Wendy Cukier giving a Keynote Speech at the Community Benefits Summit

An incredible few days in Toronto, celebrating national leaders in community benefits at the Building Diversity Awards and sharing best practices with partners at the Community Benefits Summit. Many thanks to Toronto Community Benefits Network for organizing and hosting!

The city is currently studying the potential impacts of adopting a formal Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) policy for Ottawa. OCBN member organizations are invited to join us next Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30-8:00PM to learn more and share feedback! eventbrite.ca/e/a-community-…

eventbrite.ca/e/a-community-… OCBN member organizations are invited to join us tomorrow, Tuesday June 10 from 6:30-8:00PM to learn about a potential CBA policy for Ottawa. Click through the link to register!

EDIT: Postponed (date to be announced)

City launching public consultations of ByWard Market redesign ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

Congrats to our member OCH_LCO on sharing their latest Annual Report, showing some of their impressive work to build and maintain the affordable, innovative, sustainable homes Ottawa needs! 👏🏻

Are you new to Canada and unsure how taxes and government benefits work? Join us for “Money Matters in Canada: Taxes & Benefits Demystified”. Register here: bit.ly/4k45cz2

Tenant group renews call for maximum heat bylaw as Ottawa braces for hot summer ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

Check out the highlights from the Community Benefits Summit: communitybenefits.ca/2025_summit_hi… In partnership with ThrivePEC , Ottawa Community Benefits Network , Niagara CBN, Diversity Institute, WCG, Ontario Nonprofit Network , Buy Social Canada , ISEAD, HCBN , and BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc. #communitybenefits #communitbenefitsagreement

Council Update: Council approved the Transportation Master Plan Capital Infrastructure Plan, which will guide the development of the City’s transportation system to 2046. bit.ly/4m9Q8kK #OttCity #OttPoli #Ottawa

Join us on Sep 25 to discuss CBAs and the new Toronto-Quebec City High Speed Rail project RSVP: communitybenefits.ca/community_bene… Thank you to Ottawa Community Benefits Network , Niagara CBN, HCBN , CP Planning , Ontario Nonprofit Network , PEI Thrive #communitybenefits #torontoquebeccitytrain #highspeedrail

Another important piece of news for Alto: the High-Speed Rail Network project has been identified by the Government of Canada as a transformative project that will benefit from accelerating measures, allowing an earlier start of construction.  This recognition reflects a strong

Every child matters. 🧡 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never returned home. This is a day for reflection, education, and a commitment to reconciliation. Together, we can work

Progress on trade in Canada must reflect a commitment to Indigenous rights bit.ly/3KqDCQh

Ontario is reviewing its Poverty Reduction Strategy. Share your thoughts by completing a survey by Nov 30. Whether you’re an individual, service provider or local community partner, your perspective matters. ontario.ca/page/consultat…