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Ten Things to Know about Central Agencies in Canada

From time to time, voluntary sector leaders—and advocates in general—come up with ideas for new spending and new social programs. When they do this, they often focus too much on influencing elected officials, and too little on influencing senior public servants. What’s more, it’s important that their proposals be supported by good research, in part because exaggerated claims about the benefits of their proposals may hurt them in the end. With all of this in mind, here are 10 things to know about central agencies in Canada.

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Floating Urban Farms

As our cities continue to grow we will need innovative solutions more than ever: we will have more people and no space!

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Growing Community Engagement

In the heat of the summer months, especially one as hot as this summer, it is often tempting to hide away in the comfort of our air-conditioned homes. As a result, there is a whole world of community opportunity that remains untouched by many. Though it doesn’t have to be this way. Outside our front doors there is ample opportunity to become engaged with our neighbours and our broader communities.

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You Belong With Us

Welcome to the second edition of my Community Change Institute blogging series, where each week, I feature a new inspirational group who will be joining us at the upcoming Community Change Institute (CCI) this September 26-30, 2016.

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A New Kind of Connection

Today I am feeling inspired by the people around me.

More specifically, I am inspired by those who live with the intention to connect with those around them, those who create a sense of belonging both for themselves and others, those who value the concept of community. By our very nature we are social creatures, and I feel that as a society (specifically the millennial generation) our social lives are both on over-drive, but at the same time a little lost.

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Everyday Practices that Make a Difference

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