A student who volunteers for 179 hours, for example, is still only eligible for a taxable $1,000 grant because hours are rounded down. The federal Liberals brought in changes to the Canada Labour Code to clamp down on things like unpaid interns at federally regulated employers. The group called the grant timelines "improbable" and said "volunteerism isn't supposed to replace paid work." She's seen grant applications that involve paying stipends to volunteers rejected by funding agencies that aren't keen on the concept. Volunteer Canada was asked but did not agree to be a sub-contractor under WE Charity to assist with program administration.

Source: CBC News July 06, 2020 07:52 UTC