24 Sussex Fundraising Update
We are pleased to publish the names of Canadians from across the country who have contributed to the project to restore 24 Sussex Drive. We are inspired and encouraged by their support to protect a symbol of Canada’s ambition, excellence, and national pride. They have our sincere gratitude. 24 Sussex donor list As of July 9, 2026 we have received donations from 2,065 Canadians, with […]
New investment in Northern mental health made to honour the legacy of Governor General Mary Simon
Ottawa, ON — The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to support the creation of Ajuinnata: The Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness that will help to strengthen community-based mental health services across the Canadian Arctic. Inspired by the Governor General’s longstanding commitment to mental health and wellness, Ajuinnata will help build a stronger ecosystem of peer-led, locally rooted services across the North, with an […]
Canadian Innovation Week 2026 Celebrates Local Roots, Global Reach
Ottawa, ON – May 11, 2026 – The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to announce the 9th annual Canadian Innovation Week (CIW26), taking place May 11–15, 2026, under the theme “Local Roots, Global Reach.” This national celebration highlights how Canadian innovation begins in communities across the country and grows into solutions that shape the […]
Celebrating the 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Awards Recipients
MEDIA RELEASE Celebrating the 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Awards Recipients April 7, 2026 OTTAWA, April 7, 2026 – The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA). These awards recognize and celebrate Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and their contributions in helping to shape our future and positively impact our […]
Young innovators secure $100,000 in investments to bring their ventures from early ideas to real-world impact.
MEDIA RELEASE Young innovators secure $100,000 in investments to bring their ventures from early ideas to real-world impact. April 2, 2026 Ingenious+ Spark powered by the Rideau Hall Foundation and DMZ supports young entrepreneurs as they take early ideas toward commercialization Toronto – April 2, 2026 – Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurs took centre stage as ten young innovators […]
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program Receives $6 million from Province of Ontario
March 27, 2026 – Yesterday the Government of Ontario announced a commitment of $6 million over three years to the Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program, sending a clear signal that Ontario values global experience as a cornerstone of modern education. “We are very pleased to see the Province of Ontario investing in student learning and skills development. The Province’s reinvestment in the Rideau Hall Foundation to support […]
10 Youth Innovators Selected to Pitch for Up to $100,000 at Ingenious+ Spark Demo Day
March 25, 2026 – The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), in partnership with DMZ, is proud to announce the 10 finalists (aged 14-18) selected for Ingenious+ Spark 2026, a national pitch competition supporting Canada’s next generation of young innovators. On April 1, 2026, these finalists will take the stage at DMZ in Toronto to present their […]
New report outlines a “great news rebuild” that could save local journalism
A new report from the Public Policy Forum (PPF), the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) and the Michener Awards Foundation (MAF) outlines a pathway to revitalizing Canada’s local news ecosystem, highlighting emerging models that are helping independent news organizations survive — and in some cases thrive. Local news is in crisis. Since 2008, more than 600 […]
Request for Proposal (RFP): Website Consolidation and Redesign
Solicitation date: February 9, 2026Closing Date/Time: March 2, 2026 1.0 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is seeking a qualified digital agency to design and develop a consolidated WordPress website that brings together RHF’s primary site and multiple program-specific websites into a single, cohesive digital platform (single WordPress instance). The purpose of this project is to […]
Rideau Hall Foundation Invests Over $4 Million to Expand Learning Opportunities for 16,000 Youth Across Canada
Ottawa, November 24, 2025 – The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to announce 32 new Catapult Canada grantees, representing over $4 million in funding for youth-serving organizations across every province and territory. These projects are advancing learning access and opportunity for over sixteen thousand young people, no matter the barriers they face. Each of […]