Progress to date

  1. Sept 22, 2026

    The House of Commons Finance Committee recommends a Social Sector Fund for Budget 2026 (Recommendation 16).

  2. Sept 15, 2026

    GIV3 hosts a convening of many of the sector’s peak organizations. There is strong agreement that Canada requires additional investment in the infrastructure of the social sector, and that this is not currently happening at scale, independently or voluntarily.

  3. May 28, 2026

    GIV3 testifies before the Finance Committee during its pre-budget consultations for Budget 2026. GIV3’s submission focused on the development of the Social Sector Fund.

  4. August 2024

    A survey of Canadian charities on strategic issues facing the sector, including a Social Sector Fund, is published.

  5. July 2024

    An Ipsos survey with GIV3 finds 80% of Canadians support a new Social Sector Fund.

  6. June 2024

    A report shares insights from 26 sector and thought leaders on the sector’s strategic challenges.