YMCA Canada's Advocacy on Bill C-35: A Milestone for Early Learning and Child Care

"As one of the largest providers of not-for-profit child care, the YMCA has been an advocate for high-quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive child care for children and families. Since it was first announced in Budget 2021, the YMCA has recognized a transformational impact a Canada-wide early learning and child care (CWELCC) system will have once fully realized and has been a supportive partner in informing its implementation..."

-- Jen Turner (Manager, Public Policy and Advocacy at YMCA Canada)

Addressing the Early Childhood Educator Labour Shortages in Canada: Challenges, Solutions and Impacts

A report by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS) and YMCA Canada highlights economic benefits of raising Early Childhood Educators' (ECEs) wages.

Policy Updates and More

• As per a latest CBC findings, YWCA Halifax was left hanging after pitch to build inclusive child-care centre. Non-profit says such facilities are severely lacking in the province. Read the latest release.

• Last week Children Aid's Foundation of Canada presented before Ontario's Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 188, the Supporting Children’s Futures Act, 2024, which aims to enhance the safety and privacy of children and youth in care. Full article here.

• Katie Gibson, senior fellow at The Dais, and Marc-André Delorme, advisor at Centraide of Greater Montreal’s DATaide program, argues that few Canadian non-profits incorporate technology into their strategic planning in the latest analysis by The Philanthropist Journal.

• Statistics Canada recently released data from a special module of the Canadian Survey of Business Conditions, the first large-scale survey of the nonprofit sector since the 2003 NSNVO. Register for the webinar @ May 29, 2024 here.

Funding Opportunities

• The Government of Alberta has grants ranging from $100,000 to $1,500,000 to build or enhance community sport and recreation spaces. Open to Alberta nonprofits and First Nations and Métis Settlements. Due June 1

Professional Development & Opportunities

• Ontario Nonprofit Network latest blog shares how AI can enhance productivity and impact, helping nonprofits overcome obstacles and drive change. Read more.

• PolicyWise's Organizational Resilience Assessment Tool and Reflective Guide help nonprofits identify strengths and areas for improvement. Email to learn about the assesment process.

• Join People for Education, Canada's only organization dedicated to public education advocacy, at their 19th annual fundraiser gala, Telling Tales Out of School. Learn more and tickets here.

• Kick-start National AccessAbility Week with the third annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion on May 23. The virtual event is free and open. Register here.

• Explore Imagine Canada's HR Intervals: Free HR Toolkit for Nonprofits. 

• Governing members can nominate candidates for the 4-H Canada 2024-25 Board of Directors and submit resolutions for the 2024 AGM. Learn more.