Communities

Communities Introduction

To help citizens, communities, the not-for-profit sector and other stakeholders move forward with their own solutions to social and economic challenges affecting vulnerable populations in Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada undertakes policy development, research, knowledge mobilization and partnership development activities.

Strategic investments through programs help strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of communities and the not-for-profit sector to contribute to the wellbeing of children and families, seniors, and other vulnerable populations.

Homelessness

The Government of Canada provides community-based support and funding aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness in all regions of Canada.

Official Language Minority Communities

The Enabling Fund aims to enhance the development and vitality of communities consisting of Francophones who reside outside of Quebec or English-speaking residents of Quebec.

Voluntary Sector

The voluntary sector, in partnership with the Government of Canada, provides services to Canadians through more than 161,000 charitable and not-for-profit organizations.