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Director of Finance
Position: Full time - 35 hours per weekReports to: Executive DirectorStart date: December 1, 2025 Summary The Director of Finance is a key member of the YWCA Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for the overall financial health, accountability, and...
The YWCA Ontario Coalition extends our unwavering solidarity to E.M. and all survivors during the Hockey Canada Trial
June 7, 2025 STATEMENT: As organizations committed to supporting and empowering survivors of gender-based and sexual violence, and advocating for systemic change grounded in care, dignity and justice, YWCA Ontario extends our unwavering solidarity to E.M. as she...
Announcing Proposed Board of Directors 2025-2026
June 3, 2025 We are proud to announce our proposed slate for Board of Directors for 2025/26. Ashley Dunn – This is Ashley’s 8th year on the Board and 2nd year as Past Chair. Ashley has been with Scotiabank for over 10 years, starting as a financial advisor and...
Nonprofits are reliable, agile partners to protect Ontario
The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of OntarioOffice of the PremierQueen’s Park, Toronto, ON, M7A 1A1By email: premier@ontario.ca March 19, 2025 Dear Premier Ford,Congratulations on your re-election as Premier of Ontario. The people of Ontario have put their trust in...