NonProfits

To Keep Canadians Healthy, our Governments Must Keep our Charitable Sector Healthy

Adam Minsky, Yair Szlak and Ezra Shanken The Globe and Mail March 24, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

The charitable sector is well-positioned to help vulnerable segments of our society and thus serve as an integral part of the solution.

Humanity in the Face of COVID-19

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 10, 2020 charities, covid19charitable, NonProfits

Recognizing the kindness and ingenuity of Canadians as they retool factories to fight the pandemic and volunteer to help the vulnerable in their communities.

Why Charities Need a Home in Government

Emile Jensen Imagine Canada December 20, 2019 charities, employment, NonProfits

Following the recommendation of the Senate Committee report. This Imagine Canada article shows why it is time to find a home for charities and non profits within government

In Wake of Federal Election, Canadian Nonprofits Seek New Policy Framework

Keenan Weller Chronicle Herald | Non Profit Quarterly December 20, 2019 charities, employment, NonProfits

NonProfit Quarterly reviews the Senate report on Charities, and looks forward towards the new government implementing recommendations

Call to Arms for the Non-Profit and Charitable Sector

Globe and Mail November 16, 2019 charities, NonProfits, SenateBusiness

Change can come if recommendations from the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector’s report are implemented. The report calls for reforms and a renewed relationship with the federal government.

Catalyst for Change: Exploring the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector’s Recommendations

Ratna Omidvar | Paula Speevak | Ruth Millard Charity Village Webinar October 22, 2019 charities, NonProfits

In this webinar hosted by Charity Village, learn about how the senate report challenges all sectors to work together to contribute to a stronger charitable sector.

#VoteCharitably: Open Letter in support of the charitable sector

September 23, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Senator Terry Mercer and Senator Ratna Omidvar along with the representatives of charities and non-profits, issued an open letter urging candidates in the federal election to support the sector’s work.

Podcast: The State of the Charitable Sector with Senator Ratna Omidvar

Cindy Wagman Small Nonprofit Podcast September 9, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Listen to Senator Ratna Omidvar's reflections on the work of the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector. Its final report was released in June 2019.

Giving the Charitable Sector the Tools it Needs to Thrive

Ratna Omidvar and Terry Mercer Policy Options September 5, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

Read Senator Terry Mercer and Senator Ratna Omidvar's call to action for government to renew its relationship with the charitable sector.

Navigating the Roadmap for Change

Lisa Lalande & Joanne Cave Mowat NFP August 13, 2019 charities, CSSB, NonProfits

In its latest report, Mowat NFP responds to the final report of the Senate's Charities Committee and details next steps for the sector.