45 Nonprofits Achieve Imagine Canada Standards Accreditation
Accredited organizations demonstrate leadership in transparency and good governance
Toronto, November 12, 2025 — Imagine Canada, the umbrella organization for the Canadian charitable and nonprofit sector, is delighted to announce that 45 organizations have been accredited, or successfully renewed their Imagine Canada Standards accreditation. By meeting standards for nonprofit governance, transparency, and management, these organizations demonstrate an ongoing commitment to effective organizational practices that strengthen their ability to serve and support people and communities across Canada.
In today’s volatile environment, nonprofits are stretched thin, facing rising demand and complex challenges. Achieving accreditation reflects leadership and dedication to excellence in five key areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer involvement. With the Standards Trustmark, a recognized and sought-after symbol, organizations signal to donors, funders, staff, and volunteers that their goodwill is in good hands.
We congratulate the following newly accredited organizations for their achievement:
- Calgary Counselling Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association, National
- Canuck Place Children's Hospice
- CODE
- Evermore Gather Grow Lead Inc.
- Feed Ontario
- Interwoven Connections
- Routes Connecting Communities
- The Marguerite Centre (The Marguerite Centre Society of Nova Scotia)
We also congratulate organizations that have been re-accredited, reinforcing their ongoing commitment to accountability and performance:
- Aurora Cultural Centre
- BC Cancer Foundation
- British Columbia SPCA
- Calgary Foundation
- Canadian Mental Health Association - Shuswap/Revelstoke Branch
- Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario Division
- Capacity Canada
- CARE Canada
- Covenant House Toronto
- Edmonton's Food Bank
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
- Food Bank of Waterloo Region
- Healthy Families Healthy Futures
- Help Lesotho
- Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
- Hospice Wellington
- Karis Disability Services
- KidsAbility Foundation
- Muslim Social Services Waterloo Region
- National Service Dogs
- Parkinson Canada
- Pathways to Education Canada
- Peace Arch Hospital Foundation
- PLEA Community Services Society of BC
- Punjabi Community Health Services
- Reh-Fit Centre
- Reh-Fit Foundation
- Rick Hansen Foundation
- ROM Governors (Royal Ontario Museum Foundation)
- Save a Child's Heart Canada
- St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation
- Threads of Life
- UNICEF Canada
- VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
- YMCA Northumberland
- YMCA of Central East Ontario
"By achieving the Standards accreditation, these organizations have demonstrated exceptional leadership. Their unwavering commitment to prioritizing transparency, good governance, and operational excellence not only reinforces public trust but also creates a solid foundation for their organization’s future. The growing network of over 285 accredited organizations across the country contributes to shaping a strong and resilient nonprofit and charitable sector dedicated to serving communities," says Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada.
Organizations undergoing accreditation gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources, including a self-assessment tool, peer advice from accredited organizations, dedicated support from our experienced team, and online resources to enhance practices. Peer reviewers’ evaluations, along with constructive feedback, help organizations elevate transparency and practices, therefore strengthening the Canadian nonprofit sector.
The accreditation process is adaptable for organizations of all sizes and missions so that nonprofits and charities can pursue accreditation at a level aligned with their needs. For a full list of accredited organizations, please click here.
We celebrate all accredited organizations on this achievement, and extend our deepest gratitude to our independent peer reviewers, peer mentors and other volunteers for their remarkable commitment to our Standards.
About the Standards
Since 2012, the Imagine Canada Standards have served as the only national accreditation designed for all Canadian charities and nonprofits. Through a rigorous accreditation process, independent peer reviewers evaluate organizations against 73 standards developed by the nonprofit sector, for the sector. Oversight of the Standards is ensured by the Standards Council, an independent body of sector experts responsible for evolving and safeguarding standards’ integrity.
Acknowledgements
Operating the Standards accreditation is made possible thanks to the generous financial support of our founding and presenting partner, Canada Life.
About Imagine Canada
Imagine Canada is a national, bilingual charitable organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s charitable sector. Through advocacy, research, and social enterprises, we help strengthen charities, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs so they can better fulfill their missions. Our vision is of a strong Canada where charities work together alongside businesses and governments to build and serve resilient and vibrant communities.
To learn more, visit imaginecanada.ca, or follow us on LinkedIn.
For additional information please contact:
Cristina Andoni Manager, Accreditation, Communications & Partnerships Imagine Canada candoni@imaginecanada.ca