WATCH: Discussing the Role of Foundations & Charities in the COVID-19 Response

On May 4, 2020 Senator Ratna Omidvar participated in a webinar with Tides Canada, Future of Good and Give 5. 

Charities play a critical role in communities across Canada, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19 when so many Canadians are in need. Representing 8.1% of Canada’s GDP, the charitable sector employs more than two million Canadians – and its health is under threat.

Each year, foundations are required to disburse 3.5% of assets to charities. The Give5 movement, which is comprised of a growing number of Canadian Foundations, calls on Foundations to commit at least 5% of their assets to the charitable sector for the duration of this crisis.  

Tides Canada, Future of Good and the folks behind Give 5 hosted a one-hour webinar with leaders from across the charitable sector to discuss:

• What the experts are projecting the impact of COVID will be on communities and the charitable sector
• How foundations have been able to increase their giving in response to this crisis
• What we want our legacy to be when we look back on COVID-19

The webinar was moderated by Vinod Rajasekaran, Publisher and CEO of Future of Good, and included the following participants:

• Kris Archie, Executive Director, The Circle
• Carolynn Beaty, Director, The Sitka Foundation
• Joanna Kerr, CEO, Tides Canada
• The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario
• Hilary Pearson, Philanthropy Consultant
• Eric St-Pierre, Executive Director, Trottier Family Foundation

Click here to watch the recording of the webinar

Please note that the password to access the recording is: 8K+5v&=&