Senator Omidvar Addresses the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector with Bill S-279
Senator Omidvar moved second reading of Bill S-279, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (data on registered charities) Watch
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News Release: Senate Bill Will Address the Governance Data Gap in the Charitable Sector
Bill S--279 will collect and disseminate disaggregated diversity data on the governance of charities.
New Power Labs: Discussing the Need for Diversity on Boards and Other Issues Facing Charities
Senator Omidvar joined New Power Labs to kick off the New Power Network, which aims to unlock capital for underfunded and underinvested communities.
‘Era of Uncertainty’: How Leaders in Canada’s Non-Profit Sector are Preparing for 2023
In these excerpts from The Philanthropist Journal, Senator Omidvar discusses the new rules on non-qualified donees and the need for data collection on diversity.
WATCH: Bridging the Diversity Gap
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Empire Club of Canada and CivicAction on how to deepen inclusion for Indigenous, Black, and racialized leaders.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: Building Diverse and Equitable Nonprofit Boards: A Panel Discussion with Sector Experts
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Charity Village on the lack of diversity on charity and nonprofit boards, and what organizations can do to build a more equitable sector.
WATCH: Who Represents Whom? Decolonizing Humanitarian Governance
Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Center for Global Development. They discussed power imbalances and the lack of diversity on boards.