Watch: Charitable Sector Urgently Requests Support During COVID-19 Crisis says Leaders from the Sector

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 5, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Watch various leaders from Canadian charities discuss the vital importance of the federal government supporting the charitable sector during the pandemic.

Debbie Douglas, Executive Director, OCASI

The charitable sector needs financial support to get through #covid19! I asked Debbie Douglas @OCASI_Policy why it's important for fed gov to extend existing grants + contribution agreements w the charitable sector. Watch now: #cdnpoli #onpoli #SenCA @o_n_n @ImagineCanada pic.twitter.com/JFZBIYYDFX
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 3, 2020

Owen Charters, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada

"#Charities need flexible financial support so they can be a safety net for today + tmrw" says Owen Charters @BGCC_CEO @BGCCAN. I asked him why govt should create a stabilization fund for charities/#nonprofits during #COVID19. Watch now: #cdnpoli #SenCA @ImagineCanada @o_n_n pic.twitter.com/XgnTh0UrVZ
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 4, 2020

Bruce McDonald, President & CEO, Imagine Canada

The charitable sector requires financial support geared to their unique needs to get through #COVID19 + provide much needed services! I asked Bruce M. @macdjb @ImagineCanada how the Fed Gov can structure the wage subsidy for #charities. Watch! #cdnpoli #onpoli #SenCA @o_n_n pic.twitter.com/N1VR71jYt0
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 7, 2020

Nicolas Moyer, President & CEO, CCIC Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC)

Expenditure controls need to be lifted for 🇨🇦 #charities! I asked @N_Moyer @CCCICCIC why it's urgent for the fed gov to suspend the qualified donee rule so 🇨🇦 charities esp in developing countries can battle #COVID19 effectively. Watch his response⬇️#cdnpoli #SenCA @Phil_journal pic.twitter.com/RCbaT2Mosq
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 14, 2020

Stephen Huddart, President & CEO, McConnell Foundation

I asked @stephenhuddart @jwmcconnell why it's important for the fed govt to establish a stabilization fund for the charitable sector. Listen to his insightful response ⬇️ #cdnpoli #SenCA #charity #nonprofit @PhilanthropyCDA @futureofgood @Phil_journal @ImagineCanada pic.twitter.com/TXwZgWiDwn
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 15, 2020

Katherine Carleton, Executive Director, Orchestras Canada

“Canadians are turning to the arts for solace.” I asked @kacarleton @OrchCanada how #COVID19 has impacted 🇨🇦 cultural institutions + what gov support is needed to keep their doors open. Watch👇🏾 https://t.co/00aqgamNSm #cdnpoli #SenCA @ImagineCanada @SenPatBovey @SenCormier
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 16, 2020

Sadia Zaman, CEO, Inspirit Foundation

I asked @szamancanada @InspiritFdn what challenges the charitable sector is facing during #COVID19. Listen to her response about community-based #journalism as a vital resource to #charities +#nonprofits that's potentially in jeopardy⬇️ #cdnpoli #SenCA @ImagineCanada @o_n_n pic.twitter.com/TkTSNjYyIX
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 21, 2020

Julia Deans, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity Canada

I asked @juliadeans @HabitatCanada why it's essential for the fed govt to be flexible with current funding arrangements + to provide more funding to #charities + #nonprofits during #COVID19. Listen to her⬇️ @HonAhmedHussen @ESDC_GC @CMHC_ca @ewsiddall #cdnpoli #SenCA pic.twitter.com/X3IVxwbNkR
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) April 29, 2020

Peter Dinsdale, President & CEO, YMCA Canada

I asked @Peter_Dinsdale @YMCA_Canada why charities urgently need stabilization funding to get through #COVID19 + beyond. Listen to him on why this vital support is needed to help communities + our most vulnerable⬇️ @ImagineCanada #cdnpoli #SenCA pic.twitter.com/Syw69w4iXy
— Senator Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) May 6, 2020