Senator Omidvar Addresses the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector with Bill S-279
Senator Omidvar moved second reading of Bill S-279, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (data on registered charities) Watch
Diversity in Leadership
News Release: Senate Bill Will Address the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector
Bill S--279 will collect and disseminate disaggregated diversity data on the governance of charities.
‘Era of Uncertainty’: How Leaders in Canada’s Non-Profit Sector are Preparing for 2023
In these excerpts from The Philanthropist Journal, Senator Omidvar discusses the new rules on non-qualified donees and the need for data collection on diversity.
WATCH: Bridging the Diversity Gap
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Empire Club of Canada and CivicAction on how to deepen inclusion for Indigenous, Black, and racialized leaders.
Motion No. 3: Charitable Boards Need to Reflect the Diverse Communities They Serve | Senator Donna Dasko
Senator Dasko speaks in support of Senator Omidvar's motion.
Motion Introduced in Senate to Improve Data Collection about Diversity of Boards of Charities and NFPs
Charity lawyer Esther S.J. Oh comments on Senator Omidvar's motion calling on the government to include diversity questions on the T3010 and T1044 tax forms.
Open Letter on Quebec’s Bill 21
Senators Ataullahjan, Jaffer, Marwah, Omidvar, Ravalia, Simons, Wetston and Yussuff stand in solidarity with those experiencing discrimination due to Bill 21 in Quebec.
Political Reporters not Exempt from Stories that ‘Reflect the Complexity of our Society’: Journalists, Experts
This short excerpt from the Hill Times delves into the question of how political reporters go about covering diverse issues.
WATCH: Building Diverse and Equitable Nonprofit Boards: A Panel Discussion with Sector Experts
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Charity Village on the lack of diversity on charity and nonprofit boards, and what organizations can do to build a more equitable sector.
Opinion: Charities Need Money, but Also More to Spur Post-Pandemic Recovery
Senator Omidvar comments on the impact of the pandemic on the charitable sector and calls for the creation of a home in government.