Recognizing the Global Pluralism Award Winners and the Vital Work of Charities and Non-profits
Senator Omidvar made a statement in support of charities and non-profits and congratulated the Global Pluralism Award winners.
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
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.
LISTEN: CharityVillage Connects: Alternative Revenue Options for Canadian Nonprofits
Senator Omidvar was a guest on the Charity Village Connects Podcast, where they discussed Canadian charities and alternative funding models.
LISTEN: Resuming Debate, Episode 22: Charities, the Senate, and S-216
Senator Omidvar joined MP Garnett Genuis to discuss the Senate and Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
The Charitable Sector Responds to Budget 2022
Organizations in the charitable sector respond to mentions of Bill S-216 and increases to the disbursement quota in Budget 2022.
Press Release: Senator Omidvar welcomes the Government of Canada’s Pledge to Change “Direction and Control” Requirements for Canadian Charities in the 2022 Federal Budget
Senator Omidvar is pleased to see that the government has pledged to change “direction and control” requirements, but more detail is needed to determine what changes will be made.
Briefing Note on Bill S-216 – The Effective & Accountable Charities Act
Imagine Canada has prepared a briefing note on Senator Omidvar's Bill S-216.
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.
WATCH: Bill S-216 and Why Funding Groups Without Charitable Status Matters
Senator Omidvar joined Philanthropic Foundations Canada and Imagine Canada to discuss Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Open Letter by Charity Lawyers in Support of Bill S-216
In this open letter, 42 charity lawyers voice their full support for the adoption of Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.