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PhiLab - Canadian philanthropy partnership research network

The Canadian philanthropy partnership research network (PhiLab) conducts both field and theoretical research on themes, questions and issues related to the history and development of philanthropy in Canada, with comparisons made with foreign philanthropy.

Couverture Année PhiLanthropique volume 7
The PhiLanthropic Year Journal

The PhiLanthropic Year – Volume 7 “Crisis as a Catalyst: Transforming Philanthropic Practices in Canada Today”

Published on May 25 2026

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Rethinking the Role of Disability in Philanthropy

Diane Alalouf-Hall

Published on May 28 2026

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History of the Regroupement sur la responsabilité sociale des entreprises (RRSE)

Stéphane Pisani, David Longtin, Georges Azar

Published on June 9 2026

infographie sur la philanthropie de décroissance
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Degrowth Philanthropy

Charles Duprez, David Grant-Poitras, Adam Saifer

Published on February 2 2026

Research paper

Ten Considerations for Defining Your Approach to Evaluation and Impact Measurement: A Guide for Social-Purpose Organizations

David Grant-Poitras

Published on July 23 2026

Research paper

The Impact of Philanthropic Initiatives on Employee Engagement and Retention in Quebec SMEs

Laurence Croteau, Elisabeth Robinot, Amin Othmani

Published on May 20 2026

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Research paper

Analysis of the Support Ecosystem for Nonprofits in Quebec

Amina Wazoumi, Sofiane Baba, David Grant-Poitras

Published on April 13 2026

Research paper

A Forgotten Cause: The Underfunding of Disability by Quebec Philanthropic Foundations

Diane Alalouf-Hall, Anne Delorme, Emmanuelle Lajoie

Published on March 10 2026

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Summary of the Webinar “Cultural Philanthropy Beyond the Major Museum Circuits”

Published on July 8 2026

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Summary of the webinar “The rise of limited-life foundations: insights from the Ivey Foundation experience”

Published on June 8 2026

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Summary of the webinar “Taxation of organizations: understanding the basics without getting lost on technicalities”

Published on April 21 2026

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Summary of the webinar “The experience of flexible funding at the Collective Impact Project”

Published on February 23 2026

Videos & Podcasts

PhiLab Videos The PhiLab Podcast

FR – École d’automne 2025 | Vulnérabilités
The inclusion of people with disabilities in Canada and abroad: a look at philanthropy in action
FR – École d’automne 2025 | Philanthropie et Capital de Transfert
Innovative Methods of Capital Transfer from Foundations to Recognized or Non-Recognized Charitable Organizations
FR – La grandeur d’une simple cantine | Jihane Laalaj et Caroline Champagne

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