covid19charitable

Diversity in Canadian Charities: Interview with Bruce MacDonald, Peter Dinsdale & Cathy Taylor

Senator Ratna Omidvar, Bruce MacDonald, Peter Dinsdale & Cathy Taylor March 15, 2021 charities, covid19charitable, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar interviewed Bruce MacDonald, Peter Dinsdale, and Cathy Taylor about the lack of diversity on the boards of Canadian charities and nonprofits.

Will the Non-Profit Sector get a Home in the Federal Government in 2021? Senator Ratna Omidvar Weighs in.

Kylie Adair Future of Good January 19, 2021 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar comments on the impact of the federal government’s pandemic response on Canada’s non-profit and charitable sector.

Charitable Sector Rules Need a Facelift to Meet New Demands

Fateema Sayani Policy Options December 23, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of implementing the recommendations of the 2019 Senate report on the charitable sector.

Will the Government Commit to Providing Dedicated Support to the Charitable Sector?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 14, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about government support of the charitable sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Philanthropist Interview: Exploring Issues Faced by the Charitable Sector

Kim Hart Macneill The Philanthropist October 29, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act News, Social Finance

Senator Omidvar discusses the importance of social finance and why it's time to review the Income Tax Act as it pertains to charities.

Pandemic-Battered Charities Seek a Lifeline by Running For-Profit Businesses

Kieran Leavitt The Star September 11, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Kieran Leavitt and Senator Ratna Omidvar discuss the need to make is easier for charities to work with social enterprises. 

Sports Philanthropy at an Inflection Point: Will the Pandemic Change How We Fund Community Athletics?

John Lorinc The Philanthropist August 21, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar comments on the need to update the CRA’s qualified donees list to help address the funding issues experienced by sports organizations.

Opinion: Let’s Hold the Kleptocrats to Account

Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock The Globe and Mail June 23, 2020 corruption, covid19charitable, frozen assets

The World Refugee Council recommends that countries confiscate and repurpose the stolen assets of corrupt officials to support their victims.

WATCH: The Charitable Sector Needs Not Only To Survive But Thrive – Moving Forward from the Pandemic

Senator Ratna Omidvar ANSER June 23, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar discusses the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on charities and nonprofits.

WATCH: Rethinking Direction & Control: A New Way Forward

Senator Ratna Omidvar Canadian Council for International Co-operation June 19, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Resources, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar participated in a CCIC webinar to discuss how Canadian regulatory regimes make it difficult for charities to engage in international charitable work or work with non-qualified donees.