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NACITE will serve as an Indigenous national committee focused on significantly growing the numbers of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis teachers in Canada. OTTAWA – Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced membership to the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE). The group, co-chaired by Roberta Jamieson, LL. D (Hon) and Dr. Mark […]
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OTTAWA – This GivingTuesday, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and CanadaHelps are asking all Canadians to join in and show their generosity on Tuesday, November 29th. On this 10th anniversary of the movement, millions of Canadians are expected to participate, whether it is by giving time, acts of kindness, or financial support. GivingTuesday started in […]
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In December 2021, Abacus Data conducted a national public opinion survey commissioned by the Rideau Hall Foundation as part of a wider consultation related to strengthening the Forum for Young Canadians program. The survey was conducted with 1,750 young people in Canada, aged 16 to 24, and 700 children (through their parents) aged 12 to […]
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September 19, 2022 – Today the Government of Canada announced a gift of $20 million to the Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program in recognition of the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The Queen’s legacy of service and steadfast leadership will live on in the countless lives that she touched and as an inspiration […]
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Seed funding from the Mastercard Foundation will help ensure that at least $45 million is invested in First Nations, Inuit and Métis teacher training. Ottawa, Ontario, June 23, 2022 —The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is humbled to announce the Indigenous Teacher Education Initiative, with an aim to grow the number of First Nations, Inuit, and […]
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Ottawa, May 17, 2022 – Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), in partnership with JA Canada and Yukon University, announced the inaugural winners of Ingenious+, a new national youth innovation challenge for 14- to 18-year-olds. Consisting of regional and national competitions, Ingenious+ offers young innovators the opportunity to win cash prizes and mentorship opportunities. 1st […]
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OTTAWA – The fifth annual Canadian Innovation Week is taking place May 16-20, 2022. Created by the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) in 2018, Canadian Innovation Week is a 5-day celebration recognizing and supporting ingenuity across all sectors. Canadian Innovation Week focuses on how we make our communities and our world a better place and inspire […]
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Ottawa, ON – April 26, 2022 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced the recipients of the seventh annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA). These awards recognize and celebrate exceptional and transformational Canadian innovations, which create a positive impact in Canada and inspire the next generation of innovators. The recipients of the 2022 Governor […]
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OTTAWA—As a part of a global initiative, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and CanadaHelps are asking all Canadians to show their generosity on Tuesday, November 30, during GivingTuesday, the world-wide day of generosity and unity. GivingTuesday is a time when Canadians, charities, and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support […]
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In mid-June, Abacus Data conducted a national public opinion survey commissioned by the Rideau Hall Foundation. The survey was conducted with 1,750 young people in Canada, aged 16 to 24. The intentions of the survey were to understand how young people define community and participate in their community through actions like volunteering. There is little […]
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Ottawa, ON – July 8, 2021 – Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is thrilled to award $2.4 million to 12 community-based organizations through its Catapult Canada Access Innovation Fund. The Fund is designed to support youth-serving organizations using innovative approaches to improve educational outcomes for Canadian youth, including the over 11% (more than 1 […]
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Rideau Hall Foundation’s third annual Culture of Innovation Index sees Canadians continuing to value a culture of innovation despite exposing major barriers to participation. OTTAWA, ON – July 7, 2021 – Released today by the Rideau Hall Foundation, the 2021 Canada’s Culture of Innovation Report reveals Canadians continue to value innovation in their work, in […]
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OTTAWA, ON – May 18, 2021 – Calling all young innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers! Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Canada, is pleased to unveil Ingenious+, a new national youth innovation challenge for 14- to 18-year-olds. Consisting of regional and national competitions, Ingenious+ will offer young innovators the […]
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Ottawa, ON – May 4, 2021 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation announced the recipients of the sixth annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and their contributions to helping shape our future and positively impact our quality of life. The […]
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OTTAWA, April 13, 2021 – Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced $6.3 million in funding over three years to the Rideau Hall Foundation’s new Catapult Canada Access Innovation Fund. This funding comes through the Government of Canada’s Goal Getters program, which partners with community organizations to support […]
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OTTAWA, December 9, 2020 – Today, Forum for Young Canadians announced a new partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation that will ensure more youth have the opportunity to engage in our democracy and the institutions that form its foundation. Over the past 45 years, Forum for Young Canadians (FFYC) has been and continues to be […]
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OTTAWA, December 8, 2020 – Thanks to a new partnership between the Rideau Hall Foundation and Universities Canada, Canadian researchers now have added support in their efforts to apply for and receive career-boosting national awards. The Global Excellence Initiative, which has assisted Canadian researchers apply for major international awards since 2012, is expanding its mandate […]
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OTTAWA—As a part of a global initiative, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and CanadaHelps are asking all Canadians to show their generosity on Tuesday, December 1, during GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity and unity. GivingTuesday is all about showing support for communities, charities and non-profits at home and around the world. This year, as […]
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Ohsweken, ON — The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and Indspire are pleased to announce a three-year collaboration on the Teach for Tomorrow: Indigenous Educator Apprenticeship Program to increase Indigenous student success by growing the number of Indigenous teachers in classrooms across Canada. In February 2019, the Teach for Tomorrow program officially began with 27 students […]
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Partnership to support excellence in public service journalism OTTAWA – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and the Michener Awards Foundation are thrilled to announce they are joining forces to strengthen the Michener Awards and ensure the program’s ability to support and celebrate excellence in Canadian journalism well into the future. “In an era where […]
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New partnership between the Rideau Hall Foundation and Barrett Family Foundation will establish the Barrett Canada Fund. OTTAWA – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is celebrating the generous gift of $10 million by the Barrett Family Foundation. This gift will support the nation-building work of the RHF to connect people, causes and organizations that […]
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Ottawa, ON – July 14, 2020 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation announced the recipients of the fifth annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and their contributions to helping shape our future and positively impact our quality of life. The […]
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By Oksana Kishchuk, Abacus Data At the beginning of May, Abacus Data conducted a national public opinion survey commissioned by the Rideau Hall Foundation. This survey was a follow-up to research that was conducted in February just a few weeks before the COVID-19 outbreak and was intended to understand how the initial pandemic response has […]
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Rideau Hall Foundation’s 2020 Canada’s Culture of Innovation Report sees decline in Canadian risk tolerance June 15, 2020 – The Rideau Hall Foundation’s 2020 Canada’s Culture of Innovation Report reveals Canadians believe innovation can lead to healthier people, economic growth and a cleaner environment. But nearly all Canadian institutions are seen as lagging, including local […]
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By the Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation We are facing a rare set of circumstances as a global community. Together, across borders, oceans and time zones, we are fighting a common battle. We are living a shared experience. And yet, connection feels more elusive […]
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OTTAWA, May 4, 2020 – As a part of a global initiative, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and CanadaHelps are asking all Canadians to show their generosity on Tuesday, May 5 during GivingTuesdayNow to aid in the response to the COVID-19 crisis. GivingTuesdayNow is designed to drive an influx of generosity in support of communities […]
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The Rideau Hall Foundation’s agreement with Pitch@Palace is coming to an end, and it will not be renewed for 2020. Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship is a key priority for the Rideau Hall Foundation. We will continue to support Canada’s incredible entrepreneurs and look forward to other opportunities to celebrate and grow Canada’s culture of innovation. […]
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Congratulations to the winners of our #IdeaofCanada book giveaway!* Christina Arlene Nicky Marie Bonnie Mccleery Rose Robinson Hately Anitia Kennedy Shamarra Gray Cathy L Brown Marilyn Day Christopher Bowes Howie Rabb Bonnie Reynolds Sullivan Judy Wiseman Jodi Murphy Ryan Pelley Ahmed Ali Lorraine Cyr Angel April Turcotte Donna Sweeney Mara Donnachie Jo-Ann Horgan *Winners’ names […]
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The chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation, the Right Honourable David Johnston, has authored or co-authored 28 books throughout his long career. One of his more recent books, The Idea of Canada: Letters to a Nation, was recently published in paperback. To celebrate, we’re giving away 20+ copies signed by Mr. Johnston himself. For a […]
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Six recipients from across Canada recognized for their groundbreaking work and excellence in innovation Ottawa, ON – May 13, 2019 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation announced the recipients of the fourth-annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and […]
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First-of-its-kind survey explores how Canadians feel about their country’s innovation culture May 1, 2019 – OTTAWA, ON – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation released Canada’s Culture of Innovation Index, the first survey to specifically measure the state of Canada’s culture of innovation and the key factors that foster it. The first-annual report equips Canadian organizations, […]
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Did you know that “trust inequality” has risen in Canada? We are pleased to share a new article by The Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., 28th Governor General of Canada and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation; Diversity, collaboration, trust and a more inclusive innovation economy. Mr. Johnston’s article on inclusive innovation is the lead […]
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The Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor General and Chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce the selection of Teresa Marques as the RHF’s new President & CEO. Ms. Marques, currently the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the RHF, is an accomplished charitable sector leader and senior executive with extensive […]
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Waterloo, May 31, 2018- Communitech, in collaboration with Deloitte, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), Ipsos Canada, and the University of Waterloo, is pleased to unveil the Tech for Good Declaration at the True North conference in Waterloo Region. The Right Honourable David Johnston, Chair of the RHF, addressed the outcomes of the declaration built by […]
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OTTAWA, May 16, 2018—As part of its commitment to strengthening Canada’s culture of innovation, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) proudly introduces the first annual Canadian Innovation Week (May 22-31). The week will bring together partners and stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem to connect, cultivate and celebrate Canadian innovation. With an eye to inspiring the next […]
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On April 10, 2018, the Right Honourable David Johnston spoke to Vanessa Vander Valk, host of Shift on CBC Radio One in New Brunswick, about Thirty Years of Giving in Canada – a new report that examines charitable donations and giving patterns from 1985 to 2014. Listen to the full interview here. (10 minutes)
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Canadians give more than $14 billion annually, but current demographic trends suggest revenues will decline significantly over time if action not taken Ottawa, April 10, 2018 – The long-term viability of Canada’s charitable sector depends on higher donation rates among younger and new Canadians, according to a study released today by the Rideau Hall Foundation […]
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OTTAWA – More than 80 university, public service, business and civil society leaders convened with student entrepreneurs and innovators at Univation, a national forum co-hosted by Universities Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation, in Ottawa February 5 and 6. Against the backdrop of increasing digital change and technological disruption, Univation participants explored the challenges and opportunities for preparing […]
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OTTAWA—More than 600 elementary students will learn the importance of having an innovative spirit during a special visit to Fisher Park Public School/Summit Alternative today. Former governor general of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston, and Mr. Tom Jenkins, Chair of OpenText and of the National Research Council, will be discussing Innovation Nation and Ingénieux Junior, the […]
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TORONTO—Students as young as six years old will learn the importance of having an innovative spirit during a special visit at Dewson Street Public School in Toronto today. Former governor general of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston will be sharing Innovation Nation and Ingénieux Junior, the young readers edition of his popular book Ingenious, with students […]
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By: Scott Haldane and Reeta Roy This article was originally posted by the Vancouver Sun on October 23, 2017. When Sheldon Scow recounts his path to a university education, it is a story of tenacity and hard-won courage. A third-year First Nations Studies student at Vancouver Island University, Sheldon dropped out of university twice before […]
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OTTAWA—The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) would like to thank the Government of Canada for its contribution in honour of The Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada (2010-2017). The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, announced today a grant of $3 million and a commitment of up to $7 million in matching funds towards the […]
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Ottawa, Ontario – September 28, 2017 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to thank the outgoing Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston: “On October 2nd, 2017, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston will return to private life after holding this country’s highest and oldest office. […]
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Vancouver Island University and Yukon College to increase enrollment and completion rates of Indigenous learners NANAIMO, B.C.— In the spirit of reconciliation, a new learning partnership for Indigenous youth at Vancouver Island University (VIU) and Yukon College is being announced today. Building from the guidance of Elders and the aspirations of Indigenous youth, VIU will […]
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OTTAWA—As part of its commitment to building a stronger culture of innovation in Canada, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), along with the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister for Innovation, Science and Economic Development, are calling for groups working to promote innovation across different sectors to come together around an annual Canadian Innovation Week every May. […]
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OTTAWA – More than 450 researchers at the doctoral, postdoctoral and early-career levels will undertake global research projects as part of the new Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Advanced Scholars Program, contributing to improved global talent exchange between Canada and other nations. This expanded second round of the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program will fund […]
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