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Government of Canada announces recipients of the 2024 Canada’s Volunteer Awards

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The Government of Canada announced the recipients of Canadas Volunteer Awards, which recognize volunteers who have made significant contributions to support their communities. The awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that are highly engaged in their communities.

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Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025

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The federal government intends to amend the Income Tax Act to extend the deadline for making donations eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year until February 28, 2025.

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United Way working with the Government of Canada to address housing and homelessness across rural and remote communities in Ontario

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million available, almost […] The post United Way working with the Government of Canada to address housing and homelessness across rural and remote communities in Ontario appeared first on CharityVillage.    Of the over $3.5

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Government of Canada launches call for proposals under the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund

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The Government of Canada launched a call for proposals under the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund. Community-based organizations can apply for up to $100,000 to support projects that seek to build organizations’ capacity to develop and deliver programs that promote the mental health of Black people in Canada.

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Canada Summer Jobs 2025: Application period now open for employers

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The Government of Canada announced that applications are now open for the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program. The funding aims to support 70,000 summer jobs for youth across Canada.

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The Government of Canada published the draft legislative proposals related to the Income Tax Act (Charitable donations)

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The Government of Canada published the draft legislative proposals related to the Income Tax Act (Charitable donations). The proposals outline the 2024 extension parameters and information related to the extension. Furthermore, information related to charities and donors is outlined in the draft legislative proposals.

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Canada announces new startup visa program to attract entrepreneurs starting on April 1

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The Canadian government announced on Thursday it will launch a new program on April 1 to encourage startup founders who will (hopefully) create new jobs and spur economic growth in the country. The program is the first of its kind in Canada and is being pitched as “a powerful incentive to attract individuals with great potential.”

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