Impact of the Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector in Ontario contributes 7.9 % to the province’s GDP, translating to about $65.4 billion in economic output.
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There are close to 1,000 nonprofits in Halton, supporting community health, creating opportunities through sport, recreation and culture, protecting our environment, welcoming newcomers, and supporting the well-being of residents from all walks.
More than 80% of nonprofits in Halton reported
an increase in demand for their services, around 59% report being somewhat or completely unable to meet this demand.
The Coalition's Work
Celebrating the Sector 2025 Follow Up Report
Impact Halton Coalition was formally launched on November 28th, 2025 at the Celebrating the Sector 2025 event! An official follow up report has followed the event, with insights, data, and policy recommendations!​
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Watch YourTV Halton's coverage of the event: The Impact Halton Coalition
Pre-Budget Consultation Letter to the Ontario government
Based on insight from attendees at the Celebrating the Sector 2025 event, the Impact Halton Coalition Leadership team have penned a pre-budget consultation letter to the Ontario government. This letter will be submitted by the CDH Executive Director on behalf of the coalition. We encourage you to read the letter here and submit the letter yourself at this link! Feel free to edit the letter as you find fit!
Celebrating the Sector 2025 - our first event and launching the coalition!
The Ontario Non-profit Network (ONN) releases their data every Fall on the State of the Sector of Nonprofits in the province. In 2024, a State of the Sector event was held in Halton by Community Development Halton. This event launched the group that eventually formalized and emerged as Impact Halton Coalition.
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In 2025, we brought people together to Celebrate the Sector, where we shared important new data, provided information about Impact Halton Coalition, and heard stories of impact, and had conversations aimed at strengthening and communicating our impact, together.
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Thank you to the Lawrie Insurance Group for sponsoring Celebrating the Sector event.
Formalization of the group
In an effort to formalize the work of the coalition, members decided to write a Terms of Reference. A volunteer steering committee called the Leadership team was put together with interest from leaders in different areas of the nonprofit field. The Terms of Reference was formally agreed upon by the Leadership team.
Meeting with elected officials
Coalition efforts started by communicating with local elected officials regarding the concerns of Halton nonprofits. This includes Members of Parliament & Members of Provincial Parliament. Meetings were held where coalition members and politicians discussed the need for stable funding, pressure points, and success stories in the nonprofit sector.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Resources to help you advocate for the nonprofit sector
2025​
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2026 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission - Ontario Nonprofit Network
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To grieve, to learn, to unite: A eulogy for an ever-shifting sector - The Philanthropist Journal
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Collective action is reshaping philanthropy and partnerships | World Economic Forum
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​People First: A Portrait of Canada’s Nonprofit Workforce | Imagine Canada
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Open Letter from Canada’s Nonprofits and Charities to Corporate and Philanthropic Funders
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​From Rising Demands to Funding Pressures: Insights from Halton's Nonprofit Sector
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Community Development Halton Community Data Watch on the Halton Nonprofit Sector
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