This Pride Month, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities across Canada, and the progress made toward equal rights and creating a society of acceptance and non-discrimination for LGBTQIA+ individuals. However, anti-LGBTQIA+ hate is on the rise in Canada. This year, thousands of people have taken action on Change.org. Here are 4 impactful ways you can take action […]
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4 ways to take action during Pride Month
Written by Change.org · June 13, 2024 8:02 pm -
Earth Day 2024: People vs. Plastics Momentum Growing to Fight Plastic Pollution in Canada
Earth Day 2024’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics” – which calls for a 60% reduction of plastic production by 2040 – and the momentum to combat plastic pollution in Canada is gaining significant traction on Change.org. Canadians from coast to coast have united in a powerful movement, signing petitions and advocating for meaningful action to […]
Written by Change.org · April 22, 2024 6:12 pm -
What happens when someone chips in on Change.org?
Recently, a petition starter asked what happens when someone chips in after signing their petition. Here are 4 questions and answers on how Promoted Petitions works to amplify petitions on Change.org. 1. “Where does the money go? How does the contribution help my petition?” When someone chips in to promote a petition, it helps us share […]
Written by Change.org · June 4, 2020 10:23 pm -
Need even more people to see your petition?
Every day, our technology team works to make the Change.org toolset even better. Each of our brand new features and enhancements are inspired by feedback from people like you. When talking to Alan about his petition to help people affected by loan debt, he described how easy it was to set up his petition. “I wrote […]
Written by Change.org · June 3, 2020 10:30 pm -
The Changes Canadians Want to See
Over seven million Canadians have used Change.org’s open, people-powered platform. People across the country create thousands of petitions, and they gain traction when they are an authentic reflection of what Canadians care about. These people care enough to start something meaningful, rally the support of fellow citizens, and gain the attention of decision makers. Petition […]
Written by Change.org · September 19, 2019 9:48 pm -
Working Towards A Cage-Free British Columbia
By Laveza Khan In British Columbia, over two million egg laying hens are crammed together in cages, each with less floor space than a standard piece of paper. I recently connected with petition starter Ned Taylor, who is determined to ban battery cages in BC. While Egg Farmers of Canada — a national organization representing […]
Written by Change.org · November 28, 2017 7:56 pm -
How Proposed Tax Changes Could Impact Canadians
By Laveza Khan On Monday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau has announced a drop in the small business tax rate from 10.5 percent to nine per cent by 2019. While this news may not entirely assure all Canadians that these tax changes are fair and beneficial, some are relieved to hear news of progress after several […]
Written by Change.org · October 20, 2017 9:28 pm -
Myanmar crisis: “I can’t sit back and do nothing”
By Laura Dunens When Fareed Khan heard the news of widespread violence against the Rohingya people in Myanmar, he knew he had to do something. Myanmar’s Rohingya community are often described as the world’s most persecuted minority. A Muslim population in Buddhist-majority Myanmar, Rohingya people have endured a history of abuse that spans decades […]
Written by Change.org · September 22, 2017 12:37 pm -
Impact Matters: Pastor Lim Returns Home, Sears Hardship Fund and More
By Laveza Khan and Justin Lyons Fall is almost here, and we’re back to show you a few highlights on successful petitions on Change.org. Several petitions have made headlines and are leading to real change here in Canada. Pastor Lim Returns Home By now, you’ve probably seen the news: After two and a half years, […]
Written by Change.org · September 7, 2017 4:36 pm -
Introducing The Victory Series
By Laveza Khan Everyday at Change.org, we are inspired by the commitment and determination of the more than five million Canadians creating the change they want to see on our platform by starting campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with decision-makers to drive solutions. That’s why we’ll be posting occasionally about some of our victories in […]
Written by Change.org · August 1, 2017 9:49 pm