Language matters: measuring what you are versus what you are not

Let's adopt a more accurate perception of the sector, one that acknowledges its economic contributions and the profound impact of its work.

In Canada, the charitable sector alone comprises over 170,000 organizations, employing 2.5 million people, many of whom are among the brightest minds in the country, writes Farah Mohamed. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Opinion

BY FARAH MOHAMED

December 7, 2023

Organizations operating within the charitable sector, or civil society at large, are commonly labelled as "not-for-profit." While this term intends to emphasize the altruistic mission of these entities, it inadvertently diminishes the significant role charities play in our e...

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