“Nothing big, especially something as big as cancer, gets resolved on its own,” says Nadia Wendowsky, VP of leadership and corporate giving. The Canadian Cancer Society is aiming to raise $1.3 million this year. Anastasia Dextrene reports.

“Continue operating the way we always have,” says Joe Ortona of the English Montreal School Board, as a decision from Quebec’s Superior Court provides a partial stay of provisions of Bill 96, the province’s French language law.

“Pressure the government,” says Summer Alkhdour, a Palestinian-Montrealer on day 17 of a sit-in protest, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Alkhdour’s 13-year-old daughter died in Gaza while waiting to come to Canada. Farah Mustapha reports.

“A safe space with a cultural fit is even better,” says Bisma Ansari, a foster parent in Montreal, as the city is seeing a shortage of suitable homes for foster kids. Swidda Rassy reports.