Senate Study Approved – Time to Take Advantage of the Opportunity
The Senate recently passed a motion to establish a special committee to carry out an in-depth study of the charitable and nonprofit sector. If you are questioning the importance of this study and the influence of the Senate to enact change, let us bring you up to speed.
The Senate actually has a long history of undertaking in-depth studies of important issues in a way that doesn’t get sidetracked by the latest headlines. Work done in the past by Senate committees has had a significant influence shaping government policies on issues as varied as poverty reduction, health care, and federal support for research. As the Senate increasingly asserts its independence, governments will have greater need to listen to its views.