May 2026 Edition

May 13, 2026 | Capacity Canada Communique

Leadership Updates

Capacity Canada releases Annual Report at AGM

Capacity Canada gathered board members, staff, and community partners for its AGM, unveiling key achievements and sparking forward‑looking conversations at the Generosity Summit.

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Thank You to Our Conestoga College Graphic Design Students

Capacity Canada is proud to extend a heartfelt thank  you to Conestoga College Graphic Design students Mansi Patel and Elías Guzmán, along with their professor John Baljkas, for helping bring our 2025 Annual Report to life.

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Board News and Transition

Welcome Our New Board Chair

Capacity Canada introduced Michael Lanteigne as its new Board Chair while celebrating Joanna Lohrenz’s decade of dedicated leadership and the contributions of long‑serving board member Jeanette Bancarz.

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New Leaders Join Our Network

New EIRs Join Capacity Canada

Capacity Canada is growing its Executive‑in‑Residence team, welcoming Dave Barrett and Liz Forsberg, two leaders bringing deep expertise and a passion for strengthening the Nonprofit sector.

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Team Member Updates

EIR Fred Galloway Honoured With Capacity Canada Cornerstone Award

Executive in Residence Fred Galloway was honoured with Capacity Canada’s Board of Directors’ Cornerstone Award at the Annual General Meeting and Generosity Summit on April 24th this year.

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Community Partner Spotlight

KPL: Putting People at the Centre of their Work

Kitchener Public Library is embracing design thinking through Capacity by Design, helping staff and volunteers make more intentional, people‑focused decisions.

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  1. Advocacy That Works: Navigating Government, Rules, and Real-World Influence – May 28, 2026 – Learn More and Register Today!
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