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Perimeter Institute believes breakthroughs are realized through a collision of intellect, imagination and inspiration. Perimeter exists to enable the most ambitious research in theoretical physics and share its transformative power with the world.

Our public service is available to visitors to our library. Our computer library catalogue has over 20,000 records and materials on regulatory reform, policy, law and legal precedents, materials from environmental organizations and advocacy groups. The focus is on Ontario and Canadian issues but increasingly includes United States and international resources as well. The range of topics is wide: air pollution, biotechnology, climate change, environmental health, environmental law, environmental politics, Great Lakes, international trade and development, land use planning, northern development, pesticides, toxic substances, waste management, water quality and quantity, wetlands, wildlife and endangered species.

The Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society (NSAR) is a registered non-profit society in British Columbia. The group was formed in 1991 and is composed entirely of volunteers. NSAR is responsible for ground and inland water search and rescue within the jurisdiction of the Nanaimo RCMP detachment. The area covered includes portions of the Regional District of Nanaimo, as well as within the City of Nanaimo.

The British Columbia Law Institute was created in January 1997 by incorporation under the Provincial Society Act. It is the effective successor to the British Columbia Law Reform Commission which ceased operations that year. BCLI carries out scholarly research, writing and analysis for law reform, collaborating with government and other entities, and providing materials and support for outreach and public information. In 2003 BCLI created the Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) as a vehicle to carry forward its work in relation to legal issues affecting seniors. CCEL is a response to the need in Canada for a body that has a dedicated focus on this area to facilitate the development of Elder Law as a coherent body of knowledge. Further information about BCLI and its work may be found at its website at www.bcli.org .

CANHAVE (Canadians Helping AIDS Victims with Education)is headquartered in Ottawa. CANHAVE CHILDREN'S CENTRE has two inter-related programs: The Children's Program which educates and cares for 60 HIV/AIDS-affected orphans and The Trade School Program which develops and manages the CANHAVE Trade School in Kisubi, Uganda, with a view to making its operation increasingly sustainable over the long-term, and, at the same time, to provide post-secondary education to CANHAVE children. Course offerings include catering, hairdressing, tailoring and carpentry. For more information, please visit our website at www.canhave.org

The Three Hills Arts Academy Society is a non-profit community arts organization, with charity status, that concentrates on education in piano, strings, music theory and history, the visual arts and drama, as well as performance through recitals, concerts and community theatre. Our motto is "to create and grow together", which we seek to do through excellence and enjoyment. We were incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1994 and having been serving Three Hills and surrounding area for eighteen years.

Over 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. We believes this is unnecessary and unacceptable. The CDHF reduces suffering and improvs quality of life by empowering Canadians with trusted, up to date, science-based information about digestive health and disease. We are the Foundation of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG). As such, we work directly with leading physicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals to help Canadians understand and take control of their digestive health with confidence and optimism. Through research and public education, we aim to: REDUCE the incidence and prevalence of digestive disorders; IMPROVE understanding of digestive health issues; SUPPORT those suffering from digestive disorders; and, ENHANCE quality of life for those living with digestive disorders.

The Leacock Club and Foundation was established in 1992 and has a 16 year history of making a difference in the lives of children. The Leacock Club provides funding for its associated charitable public foundation—the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children. Since its inception, our supporters have donated $5.5 million to its public foundation- the Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children, through membership donations, corporate sponsorship and special events. We are Efficient: Administration expenses are held to a 10% threshold. We achieve this efficiency through careful budgeting, low overheads and volunteerism.

Camp Jumoke was founded by The Association For the Advancement of Blacks in Health Sciences (AABHS) and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children with Sickle Cell Disease. The continuing mandate of the Camp Jumoke organization is to better serve the needs of hundreds of children across Canada afflicted with SCD. Your contributions help send kids to a camp where they can participate in outdoor activities, develop lifelong memories and relationships, enhance self-esteem, create support networks and so much more.

The Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society operates a museum complex that acquires, preserves, interprets, displays and makes accessible material related to the cultural heritage of the Dartmouth area. It also operates and interprets 2 historic Dartmouth homes: Evergreen House-An impressive example of a mid-Victorian gentleman's residence, Evergreen House is furnished with period antiques donated by local families and commands a fine view of Halifax Harbour. Originally built in 1867 by Judge Alexander James, the house was also home to Nova Scotian folklorist, Dr. Helen Creighton. Evergreen is also the temporary home to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. Quaker House-Originally the home of William Ray, the house is considered one of the oldest domestic structures in the metro area. Quaker House is restored and furnished to reflect its 1785 construction date. Guides provide tours. Herb garden backyard open to visitors. Pioneer Days Dress Up Trunk available to younger visitors.

We are a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to celebrate, conserve and protect New Brunswick’s natural heritage, through education, networking and collaboration. Founded in 1972 as the New Brunswick Federation of Naturalists, the organization is presently comprised of a dozen naturalist clubs and hundreds of members across the province. In addition to encouraging a better understanding of the natural environment and awakening concern for our province’s natural heritage, Nature NB recognizes the importance of actions to preserve and maintain that natural heritage. We achieve both through various programs for youth and adults, and through the development of educational materials.

MediaSmarts is a Canadian non-profit organization that has been pioneering the development of media literacy programs since its incorporation in 1996. Members of our team have backgrounds in education, journalism, mass communications, and cultural policy. We promote media and Internet education by producing online programs and resources, working in partnership with Canadian and international organizations, and speaking to audiences across Canada and around the world. MediaSmarts' work is based on the belief that to be functionally literate in the world today – to be able to "read" the messages that inform, entertain and sell to us daily – young people need critical thinking skills. MediaSmarts focuses its efforts on equipping adults with information and tools to help young people to understand how the media work, how the media may affect their lifestyle choices and the extent to which they, as consumers and citizens, are being well informed.