WATCH: The State of Philanthropy
Senator Omidvar and Andrew Chunilall joined the Toronto Foundation to discuss the role of philanthropy in our society today and why reform is needed.
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
Bill Introduced in House of Commons to Remove ‘Direction and Control’
This excerpt from the Philanthropist Journal discusses Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Motion: Calling on the Government to Include Questions on Board Diversity on the T3010 and T1044
Senator Omidvar tabled a motion calling on the CRA to include questions on the T3010 and T1044 on diversity representation on boards of directors.
Canada’s Charitable Sector: What to Expect in 2022
This excerpt from the Philanthropist Journal discusses amending the Income Tax Act to allow charities to fund non-qualified donees.
Why Charitable Giving Outside Canada is so Hard, And Who’s Trying to Fix It
This excerpt from Canadian Family Offices discusses Bill S-216, The Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Bill C-2: Will the Government Allow Applicants to Average Revenue Decline Over a Span of 12 Months?
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Freeland if the government is willing to provide greater flexibility in forecasting revenue decline.
Bill S-216: Senator Mercer and Senator Martin Express Support for the Effective and Accountable Charities Act
Senator Mercer and Senator Martin spoke in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act. Bill S-216 subsequently passed in the Senate.
Time to Take Necessary Steps for a More Inclusive Charitable Sector
In this op-ed, Senator Omidvar discusses raising the disbursement quota, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act, and the diversity deficit on charitable boards.
Speech on Bill S-216: The Effective and Accountable Charities Act
Senator Omidvar describes how her bill amends the language in the Income Tax Act to enable charities to establish equal partnerships with non-charities.
Press Release: The Effective and Accountable Charities Act Would Empower the Charitable Sector and Weed out Systemic Racism
Bill S-216 will amend the Income Tax Act to enable charities to establish equal partnerships with non-charities