Volunteer Canada, the United Way and Community Foundations of Canada are all logical partners, she said. WE Charity, which was started by human rights advocates Marc and Craig Kielburger in 1995, will administer the Canada Student Service Grant. "WE organization is the largest national youth service organization in the country. Kate Bahen, managing director of the charity watchdog Charity Intelligence Canada, said she hasn't seen the government's due diligence on its decision and questioned what specific expertise WE Charity has in implementing a grant program. The national youth service initiative already offers young Canadians micro-grants to participate in volunteer service projects.

Source: CBC News July 03, 2020 07:52 UTC