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

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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.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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#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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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. ...
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May 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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#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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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.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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#ImpactBrief | Canadian fundraising consultancy has launched a new fellowship program to drive more diversity in the non-profit sector: futureofgood.co/new-fellowsh...
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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January 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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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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March 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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#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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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.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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#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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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...
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March 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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#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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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.
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November 22, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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#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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‘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,...
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January 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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#ImpactBrief | The City of Ottawa wants to develop a bylaw that will ban demonstrations and protests near “vulnerable social infrastructure.”

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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.”
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June 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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#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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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.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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#ImpactBrief | Provinces and territories report an increase in people accessing social assistance programs.

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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..
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March 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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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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March 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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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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March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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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
March 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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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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February 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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#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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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.
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January 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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#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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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.
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January 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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#ImpactBrief | The RCMP complaints process now includes a bias category.
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.
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November 14, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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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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November 13, 2024 at 8:05 PM