National Campaign

Realize Ambition:
Canadian Potential

A national campaign focused on unlocking the full potential of Canadians through learning, leadership, innovation, and community-building.

About

Igniting our
shared potential.

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is a nonpartisan national charitable organization that works to amplify the role of the Governor General as a central institution of Canadian democracy.

RHF connects people, ideas, and initiatives across the country to create conditions where more Canadians can succeed and thrive.

We advance learning, leadership, innovation, and giving to build a more caring and inclusive Canada.

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I am hopeful that the Rideau Hall Foundation can serve the interests of the country: let's focus on the long term, learn by doing, adapt; and by inviting all those concerned to participate in the discussions, let's build the Canada of tomorrow.

Teresa Marques, President and CEO

Equal opportunities in learning and education

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Media Release
Rideau Hall Foundation Invests Over $4 Million to Expand Learning Opportunities...

Nov 24, 2025

Impact
Building Connections, Strengthening Voices: RHF at WAVES 2025

Sep 8, 2025

Impact
QES learning journey in Ghana

Aug 5, 2025

Media Release
New Funding from The Rideau Hall Foundation Expands Access...

Jul 17, 2025

Trust in our public institutions

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Media Release
New Report Warns Collapse of Local News Threatens Canadian Democracy

Jul 31, 2025

Impact
The Michener Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Public Service Journalism

Jul 3, 2025

Research and Publication
Learning Loss as Civic Loss

Mar 31, 2025

Media Release
Announcing new "Covering Canada: Election 2025" Fund

Mar 31, 2025

Making innovation part of every day life

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Impact
Got a Big Idea for the North? Nominations Are Now Open for Arctic Prize

Sep 8, 2025

Impact
Ingenious+: Youth Innovation, Powered by Bold Ideas

Oct 3, 2025

Impact
Governor General's Innovation Awards: Celebrating Trailblazers

Oct 3, 2025

Impact
CIW25 Highlights: Canadian Innovation Week

Jul 3, 2025

Where communities are built

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AMBITION
Impact
Realize Ambition: Unlocking the potential of every Canadian

Oct 3, 2025

Impact
Leading with Hope and Optimism: RHF's 2024-25 Impact Report

Oct 3, 2025

Impact
Collaborating for a brighter future

Dec 19, 2024

Impact
Our impact across Canada

Aug 9, 2024

IMPACT
Our Impact

Generating measurable
outcomes for Canada.

RHF supports initiatives that reach Canadians across the country and generate real, tangible change.

27,700

youth participated in programming about our parliamentary democracy and developed important leadership skills for the future

109,000

young people to benefit from investments in local organizations seeking to dismantle barriers to learning

$21.8M

in support of cross-Canada programming to recruit and retain First Nations, Inuit and Métis teachers

"From the time of our first gift back in 2013, we knew the RHF had the potential of being a champion for Canada. The RHF is about rising in Canada. We are thrilled to see the RHF grow its impact and find new brain-raising approaches for Canadians to work together in building a smarter and more caring country."

Foundation Supporter

How to get involved

The RHF works in collaboration with individuals and organizations to achieve impact nationwide. Join us in this mission.

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Raising 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.

Latest Issues

Winter 2026
Supporting What Sustains Canada: Updates from the RHF
Fall 2025
Maintaining momentum: An update on RHF programs
Summer 2025
Building on shared momentum: Year-end updates
Governor General's Innovation Awards Indigenous Youth Roots Canadian Innovation Week Smarter & Caring Canada
Governor General's Innovation Awards Indigenous Youth Roots Canadian Innovation Week Smarter & Caring Canada