Feds Eye Increasing Charities’ Disbursement Quotas
Senator Omidvar spoke with Rudy Mezzetta about the government's interest in potentially increasing the disbursement quota.
Strengthening the Charitable Sector
WATCH: Discussing Direction and Control, Canadian Donations to India, and Barriers to Pooling Resources
During a meeting of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Omidvar asked about direction and control requirements and if the government will match Canadian donations to India's fight against COVID-19.
WATCH: The Standing Committee on National Finance Studies Bill S-222, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act
Senator Omidvar addressed the National Finance committee during its study of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Speech: Bill S-222 Fixes the Problems Caused by Direction and Control Requirements | Senator Don Plett
Senator Don Plett speaks in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Open Letter: Kevin Perkins, Executive Director of Farm Radio International, Expresses Support for the Effective and Accountable Charities Act
In this open letter, Kevin Perkins, Executive Director of Farm Radio International, expresses strong support for Bill S-222.
WATCH: Canada’s Leadership in Global Development: Now & for the Future
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Engineers Without Borders Canada during their Day of Action 2021: Global (R)Evolution virtual event.
Open Letter from Senators to Prime Minister Calls for Government to Match Canadian Donations to India
Five Senators are calling on the federal government to match the donations of Canadians to help India battle a devastating COVID-19 outbreak.
Speech: How Bill S-222 Can Improve Canada’s Role in International Cooperation | Senator Mary Coyle
Senator Mary Coyle speaks in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Speech on Bill S-222: Let’s Help Charities Operate as Efficiently as Possible | Senator Terry M. Mercer
Senator Terry M. Mercer speaks in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Scorecard: Does Budget 2021 Give Us the Social Safety Net We Need? Social Impact Leaders Weigh In
In this excerpt, Senator Omidvar evaluates the 2021 federal budget.