At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector
Below is a recording of the MPNL program’s PhilanthroTHINK online event, “At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector,” held on May 7, 2025.
Featuring Dr. Paloma Raggo, Director of the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) and Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration, at Carleton University,
in conversation with
Dr. Susan Phillips, Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration.
Rising demand, shrinking financial resources, and an overburdened workforce are creating a trilemma that threatens the sustainability of Canada’s charities. Immediate action is needed to stabilize funding, support workforce retention, and build resilience against economic shocks. On May 7, 2025, Dr. Raggo discussed recent data from CICP-PCPOB and insights that could help policymakers, funders and anyone exploring solutions.