Senate Business

Call to Arms for the Non-Profit and Charitable Sector

Globe and Mail November 16, 2019 charities, NonProfits, SenateBusiness

Change can come if recommendations from the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector’s report are implemented. The report calls for reforms and a renewed relationship with the federal government.

‘Outcome Buying’ is a Positive Way Governments can Fund Social Enterprises

Jeff Cyr | Stephen Huddart Policy Options November 7, 2019 Social Finance, social innovation

Read about this new and powerful tool for Canada's social sector that can generate solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges.

The Senate Committee’s Recommendations in Regard to Donor Advised Funds

Rudy Mezzetta Investment Executive November 7, 2019 charities

Senator Omidvar was interviewed by Mr. Mezzetta from Investment Executive, in regard to ‘donor advised funds.’

The Pemsel Case Foundation: Takeaways from the Senate Report on Canada’s Charities

Bob Wyatt | Carl Juneau Pemsel Case Foundation October 22, 2019 charities, non-profits

A webcast discussion with Bob Wyatt and Carl Juneau about their findings following the release of the Catalyst for Change Senate Report.

Catalyst for Change: Exploring the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector’s Recommendations

Ratna Omidvar | Paula Speevak | Ruth Millard Charity Village Webinar October 22, 2019 charities, NonProfits

In this webinar hosted by Charity Village, learn about how the senate report challenges all sectors to work together to contribute to a stronger charitable sector.

#VoteCharitably: Open Letter in support of the charitable sector

September 23, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Senator Terry Mercer and Senator Ratna Omidvar along with the representatives of charities and non-profits, issued an open letter urging candidates in the federal election to support the sector’s work.

Podcast: The State of the Charitable Sector with Senator Ratna Omidvar

Cindy Wagman Small Nonprofit Podcast September 9, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Listen to Senator Ratna Omidvar's reflections on the work of the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector. Its final report was released in June 2019.

Giving the Charitable Sector the Tools it Needs to Thrive

Ratna Omidvar and Terry Mercer Policy Options September 5, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Read Senator Terry Mercer and Senator Ratna Omidvar's call to action for government to renew its relationship with the charitable sector.

Moving Forward – Bill C-344, Community Benefits

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 3, 2019 Bill C-344

Minister Carla Qualtrough has committed to injecting community benefits principles into federal procurement policy. Click here to read her letter outlining the steps being taken.

Navigating the Roadmap for Change

Lisa Lalande & Joanne Cave Mowat NFP August 13, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

In its latest report, Mowat NFP responds to the final report of the Senate's Charities Committee and details next steps for the sector.