Many have been wondering about how to handle AGMs during a time when gatherings are against public health guidance. Corporations Canada has posted a notice outlining options for federally incorporated Not-for-profits. Learn more: buff.ly/3dPCiS9

'Charities that help us need our help now' Winnipeg Free Press buff.ly/2Vf5BFx

The Gig is Up — Re-thinking supports for non-standard workers in Canada by Bib Smuth : bit.ly/2JFIsqc #CERB #cdnecon #cdnpoli #covid19

We've heard from orgs across the country about how #COVID19 is impacting them & their missions. It's clear that charities & nonprofits are contributing a lot to their communities. Share your story with us at [email protected]. Canadian Community Economic Development Network

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The biggest challenge for the Tooth Fairy, of course, would be to maintain social distance whilst recovering a tooth from under the pillow.

COVID-19 Emergency Benefits: Who's included, who's left out and the role of provinces. -arthur macewen #COVID19 #CERB #cdnpoli broadbentinstitute.ca/angellamacewen…

Trudeau says he'll keep self-isolating, announces new help for charities bit.ly/2V7TdHg

It's #InternationalDayofPink, so our Principal Consultant Adam David put on a pink shirt. He's fancy, so he put on a necktie. And it's #covid19, so it's also #VirtualDayofPink. Visit dayofpink.org to donate or find resources to oppose discrimination.

If you haven't seen this tweet yet, Breakfast Club of Canada has set up an emergency fund to reach the 250,000 kids who no longer have access to the meals it provides and that they rely on when they go to school: buff.ly/2UMsobk

🙌We are not an afterthought 🙌 Well said Senator Ratna Omidvar and Hilary Pearson

We've updated our rolling list of COVID-19 government supports to include the Justin Trudeau announcement clarifying non-profit and charity eligibility for the wage subsidy: bit.ly/3c0PfXG

The wage subsidy will help many organizations, and we'll continue to advocate for other supports for those organizations that are not eligible.

🍎Second Harvest | Deuxième Récolte announces $4.5-million in grants for food charities buff.ly/39PP7c7

Wishing our sector colleagues a restful long weekend! Some of our staff are participating in virtual family dinners, Easter egg hunts and celebrating Passover. We hope you enjoy & stay safe!

Some hope here for charities and non-profits, but still lots of work to do to ensure the sector can survive. This is a time for considering operational issues, program offerings, and of course communicating with stakeholders and government. bit.ly/2xiEkK5

Really interesting story about the role wet markets play in the Asian food supply chain. Bonus: lots of 🇨🇦 experts quoted in the story.

When asked about the impact of #COVID19 on social enterprises, Chantier de l'ÉS shared their fears that the closure of orgs offering childcare, helping people integrate into the labour force, cultural orgs, etc. will have devastating social & economic impacts.

Irrespective of the Premier's motivations, it will be interesting to see how provincial advocacy associations like Police Association of Ontario (PAO), Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), and OPFFA (whose members are themselves associations, not individuals) cope with the changes. #onpoli readpassage.com/doug-ford-has-…

Foundation: Announcing our sustainability grants! Charity: Great! Are they multi-year? F: No, but you get to use them to build your future. C: Can we pay staff to support fundraising? F: Sorry, no salaries. C: How much? F: Up to $750. Just fill out this 20 page app. C: ...