Forum for Young Canadians Partners with Rideau Hall Foundation to Reimagine the Future of Youth Civic Engagement
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 […]
National program expands to help Canadian researchers gain recognition
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 […]
GivingTuesday: Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts
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 […]
Rideau Hall Foundation partners with Indspire’s Teach for Tomorrow: Indigenous Educator Apprenticeship Program
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 […]
Rideau Hall Foundation and Michener Awards Foundation Joining Forces
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 […]
Celebrating generosity and a commitment to the Canada of tomorrow
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 […]
Six recipients from across Canada recognized for their ground-breaking work and excellence in innovation
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 […]
O CANADA: CANADIANS, OUR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PANDEMIC
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 […]
New Data: Canada’s desire to innovate is strong, but Canadian institutions are lagging
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 […]
Together, we give
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 […]