Direction and Control

WATCH: Building Diverse and Equitable Nonprofit Boards: A Panel Discussion with Sector Experts

Senator Ratna Omidvar Charity Village and Imagine Canada October 1, 2021 board diversity, charities, Direction and Control, NonProfits

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.

Canadian Charities Say Building Partnerships With Local Organizations Is Tough. This New Senate Bill May Change That

Brennan Doherty Future of Good July 27, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act News

This excerpt from Future of Good explores perspectives from the charitable sector on Bill S-222. 

WATCH: Who Represents Whom? Decolonizing Humanitarian Governance

Senator Ratna Omidvar Center for Global Development June 25, 2021 board diversity, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Resources

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.

Tackling Systemic Racism and Colonialism in Canada’s Charities

Sheldon Falk Rabble.ca June 22, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act News, systemic discrimination

This excerpt describes how Bill S-222 seeks to eliminate mandated racist and colonial ways of engaging with communities.

WATCH: The Effective and Accountable Charities Act Passes in the Senate

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Don Plett Senate of Canada June 18, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Chamber

Senator Omidvar and Senator Plett speak to Bill S-222 before it passes in the Senate and is sent to the House of Commons.

What is Resource Accountability?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Resources

.Bill S-222 replaces the current Income Tax Act language of “own activities” with new language of “resource accountability.” Learn more about what that means.

WATCH: Discussing Direction and Control, Canadian Donations to India, and Barriers to Pooling Resources

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 4, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, India

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.

Speech: Bill S-222 Fixes the Problems Caused by Direction and Control Requirements | Senator Don Plett

Senator Don Plett Senate of Canada May 26, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Chamber, NonProfits

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

Kevin Perkins Farm Radio International May 14, 2021 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Resources

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 Ratna Omidvar, Dr. Samantha Nutt, Paul Hagerman and Nic Moyer Engineers Without Borders Canada May 14, 2021 covid19charitable, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act Resources, poverty

Senator Omidvar participated in a panel discussion hosted by Engineers Without Borders Canada during their Day of Action 2021: Global (R)Evolution virtual event.