A message from the McCall MacBain Foundation:
John and Marcy McCall MacBain, with their Board and staff, have decided to accelerate their giving and complete the Foundation’s active operations by December 31, 2027.
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Un message de la Fondation McCall MacBain:
John et Marcy McCall MacBain, avec leur conseil d’administration et leur équipe, ont décidé d’accélérer leurs dons et de mener à terme les activités de la Fondation d’ici le 31 décembre 2027.
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#News: We are thrilled to announce a CAD $10 million investment to establish new scholarships aimed at bolstering Canada’s frontline healthcare workforce in partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University (@torontomet )
The McCall MacBain Community Health Awards at TMU will provide multi-year funding to support students within TMU’s Faculty of Community Services (@fcstorontomet ) to access and thrive in demanding healthcare fields, benefitting over 300 students in the next 10 years.
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For democracy to thrive, Canada needs the active engagement of its youth as citizens, leaders, and change-makers.
Last November, @civix_canada took 73 young Canadians to Ottawa to participate in the first Youth Parliament of Canada to experience Canadian democracy in action, understand the complexities of running a government, and connect with peers to exchange perspectives.
Read more at /news
🌱 When nature thrives, so do we all.
This #EarthDay 🌎 and beyond, we are proud to support the leading work of organizations advancing nature-based climate solutions across Canada for the benefit of the planet, people, and climate.
Explore these great reads that capture key insights from their work at /news
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📊 Data makes a difference.
Current data collection systems, largely geared towards urban populations, miss the unique challenges and needs of rural communities across Canada - impacting policy, decision-making, and access to critical resources.
On #WorldHealthDay, read how Dr. Leith Deacon and the University of Guelph (@uofguelph ) are working to highlight rural realities through the HEAR Initiative, a longitudinal, community-engaged research platform designed to address persistent data gaps affecting rural and other underserved communities, to improve health and well-being outcomes.
#GranteeStory: In 2024, 17 First Nations in British Columbia forged an agreement with the provincial and federal government to co-govern 10 million hectares of marine habitat in the Great Bear Sea - a vast marine corridor from northern Vancouver Island to the Alaska border - in favour of reasserting Indigenous stewardship of land and waters, protecting biodiversity, and advancing coastal prosperity.
Two years later, read how Nations, with support from our grantee, @natureunitedcanada , are charting a new era for Indigenous-led conservation in Canada.
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Photo: Anastasia Tompkins | TNC @nature_org
La Trobe University's Regional Pathways Program has changed the trajectories of hundreds of high school students in regions of Victoria, through supports and programming that have significantly increased university admissions.
The PEAK Scholars Program will unlock an essential opportunity for graduates of the program, many of whom are first in their families to attend university, to not just pursue higher education but also access comprehensive supports - mentorship, skill-building, networking, industry connections, community projects - to further build their ability and confidence to positively impact their communities.
Read the full announcement at the link in our bio.
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Last week, upper-year McCall MacBain Scholars (@mccallmacbainscholars ) from McGill University (@mcgillu ) were hosted by participants of the Dalhousie Student Leadership Academy (@dalhousieu ) during their field trip to Halifax / Kjipuktuk.
Keynote speakers Madison Hughes (2024 McCall MacBain Scholar) and Andi Fabien (2025 McCall MacBain Dalhousie Leadership Academy Scholar) shared powerful reflections on the role of scholarship communities in shaping their purpose and approach to impact-driven leadership.
Exchanges such as this allow our diverse community of scholarship recipients across programs and geographies connect over shared values and learn from one another.
The McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill is the Foundation’s flagship leadership-based scholarship program for post-graduate students, while the McCall MacBain – Dalhousie Leadership Academy scholarships help student leaders deepen their skills and potential to effect positive change.
In 2025, we had the pleasure of supporting exceptional young people and organizations to advance leadership, and contribute to a healthier planet and healthier communities.
Thank you for all that you made possible. ✨
From Morocco to Denmark, 2025 MMIF Fellows have chosen unfamiliar countries to spend their year.
We ask four fellows where they are and what made them choose their host country.
Hear from Edris, Elena, Lola, and Juan Pablo.
Applications for 2026 departures are live until January 13, 2026. Apply at the link in our bio.
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Less than a week left to apply for the MacBain Niagara Falls Scholarships!
Hear from past recipients on what makes the scholarship program different and what it has enabled for them. Thank you to 2019 recipient Holly Ferron (@hollyferron ), 2021 recipient Romel Cruz, and 2024 recipient Domenic Talarico (@domenic_talarico ) for joining us for the webinar last month!
Applications for those starting post-secondary degree or diploma programs in 2026 are due by November 19, 2025, at 5 PM ET.
Apply at the link in the bio.
Less than a week left to apply for the McCall Huron County Scholarships!
Hear from our past recipients on their experiences for some last-minute motivation! Thank you to 2023 recipient, Abigail Peel (@abigail.peel ), 2025 recipient, Camden Leddy (@camdenleddy_ ) and 2024 recipient, Liam Buckman (@liam.buckman ) for joining us for our informational webinar last month.
Applications for 2026 are due by November 19, 2025, 5 PM ET. Link in bio to apply.
