The work of the Rideau Hall Foundation is built upon four themes that contribute to a stronger Canada: Learning, Innovation, Leadership, and Community-building. Each program fits into one or more of these areas of focus. Learn more about our programs below.
Ingenious+ gives youth in Canada aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to innovate for good and share strategies for improving their communities.
Learn MoreThe Rideau Hall Foundation’s ITE initiative is a national, long-term effort to support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous teachers.
Learn MoreCatapult Canada is a national program and community that aims to increase equity of access to learning opportunities for youth.
Learn MoreFor more than 45 years, Forum for Young Canadians has been a uniting force, bringing together young Canadians from across the country.
Learn MoreThe GGCLC brings together Canada’s emerging leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education and the cultural sector.
Learn MoreThe QES program is centred around leadership development and community engagement achieved through international study experiences.
Learn MoreThe Governor General’s Innovation Awards celebrate innovations that exemplify excellence and help improve quality of life in Canada.
Learn MoreThe Michener Award celebrates and honours outstanding public service journalism that results in positive change for the public good.
Learn MoreFounded in 2018, this week-long event invites Canadians to share ideas, innovations and stories that inspire progress.
Learn MoreThe largest annual prize in Canada, celebrating and providing seed funding to Northern teams with innovative project ideas.
Learn MoreThe Empathy Engaged program fosters youth engagement through volunteerism while creating a sense of community for Canadians.
Learn MoreRaising awareness about the importance of a thriving democracy is a significant element of our work toward embodying our motto and vision for Canada. Join us for seasonal updates.