The PMO said the decision to outsource the grant program to WE was made on the recommendation of the federal labour department. These are service opportunities.”The deal with WE Charity also says the organization will get paid based on “the uptake of the program,” Chagger said. She also lamented how it took more than two months for the federal government to launch the grant program after it was announced April 22 as part of a $9-billion aid program for students during the pandemic. To get the full, $5,000 grant, students will have to volunteer at least 28 hours per week from now until Halloween. Eaton added that Volunteer Toronto is “disappointed” the grant program is only available to students and recent graduates.

Source: thestar June 25, 2020 23:39 UTC