Will the Non-Profit Sector get a Home in the Federal Government in 2021? Senator Ratna Omidvar Weighs in.
Senator Omidvar comments on the impact of the federal government’s pandemic response on Canada’s non-profit and charitable sector.
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
StatsCan Diversity Survey: Three Days Left to be Counted
January 18, 2021 is the last day to fill out Statistics Canada's survey measuring diversity on governing boards in the charitable and non-profit sector.
Charitable Sector Rules Need a Facelift to Meet New Demands
The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of implementing the recommendations of the 2019 Senate report on the charitable sector.
Will the Government Commit to Providing Dedicated Support to the Charitable Sector?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about government support of the charitable sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
StatsCan Releases Survey to Assess Diversity on Non-Profit Boards
Statistics Canada has launched a survey to measure diversity on governing boards in the charitable and non-profit sector.
Diversity of Charity and Non-profit Boards: Share your perspective
Senator Omidvar calls on you to participate in a survey measuring diversity of charities and non profit boards
As Budgets Shrink and Social Needs Increase, the Charitable Sector Looks to Solve the Longstanding “Canadian Problem” of Direction and Control
Tim Harper explores the problems with outdated "direction and control" regulations that govern Canadian charities.
Resources: Learn More About the Charitable Sector and Direction and Control Regulations
The laws regulating charities are not always easy to understand. Check out these articles to learn more about why "resource accountability" must replace "own activities."
WATCH: Shifting Power: Direction and Control as a Key Obstacle to Localizing International Assistance
Senator Omidvar discusses why direction and control regulations are ineffective and proposes resource accountability as an alternative.
The Philanthropist Interview: Exploring Issues Faced by the Charitable Sector
Senator Omidvar discusses the importance of social finance and why it's time to review the Income Tax Act as it pertains to charities.