# The 2025 Federal Budget: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Navigate 2026

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Podcast: [CharityVillage Connects](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charityvillage-connects-4516497)
Published: 2026-02-10T17:46:15+00:00
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## Resource

On November 4th, the federal government released its latest budget. In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we explore what the new fiscal plan means for nonprofits and charities across Canada. Our guests break down the key measures affecting funding, employment, and social programs, and share insights on how organizations can prepare for the changes ahead. This conversation offers timely analysis and practical takeaways to help you navigate the budget’s impact with confidence. Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of Canada Chris Holz, Principal, Campbell Strategies Jesse Clarke, Founder, JN Clarke Consulting Aline Nizigama, CEO, YWCA Canada Paul Farran, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Cooperation Canada This episode of CharityVillage Connects is brought to you by the WUSC. For more than 50 years, WUSC has been working alongside communities around the world to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. Now, Canadians have the chance to join us by volunteering internationally. As a WUSC volunteer, you’ll collaborate with local organizations, share your experience, and help co-create initiatives that expand opportunities for young people. For more information about how you can use your expertise to improve economic opportunities for young people, visit volunteer.wusc.ca. About your Host Mary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada’s largest job portal for charities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister comp…

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