New Briefing Document from the CICP!

Canada’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Reform Funding Models for Charities

Canada’s charities are a cornerstone of the social safety net—but unstable, short-term, and overly restricted funding is putting that safety net at risk.

Without bold changes to how charitable organizations are funded, their ability to deliver essential services—from food and housing to healthcare and education—risks further erosion.

The CICP’s latest publication, “Canada’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Reform Funding Models for Charities,” presents new data and urgent insights into the funding crisis facing the sector. Chronic underfunding has left many organizations struggling to plan, retain staff, and meet growing demand.

This briefing is a call to action for policymakers, funders, and sector leaders to prioritize long-term, flexible, and stable investments in the sector. Strengthening funding models is essential to protecting the services Canadians rely on—and to building a more resilient future for all.

CICP Briefing Note #2

Canada’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Reform Funding Models for Charities

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