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Will the Government Ensure that NGOs Helping Afghans Aren’t Prosecuted Under Anti-Terrorism Laws?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada October 6, 2022 AfghanRefugees, charities, NonProfits, Question Period

Senator Omidvar asked Minister Lametti if the government will ensure that NGOs are not prosecuted under Canadian anti-terrorism laws for helping vulnerable Afghans.

‘Time is Past Urgent’: Legislation Needed to Help Canadian Aid Groups Work in Afghanistan, Says Sen. Omidvar

Neil Moss The Hill Times September 28, 2022 AfghanRefugees, charities, NonProfits, refugees

In this excerpt from the Hill Times, Senator Omidvar calls on the government to bring forward legislation to allow Canadian aid organizations to work in Afghanistan.

Will Canada Exempt NGOs That Want to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Afghans From Anti-Terrorism Laws?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 22, 2022 AfghanRefugees, charities, NonProfits, Question Period

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will exempt NGOs from strict anti-terrorism laws, so that they can provide humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.

How the Government Can do More to Advance Impact Investing in Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Aatif Baskanderi The Philanthropist September 12, 2022 charities, foundations, NonProfits

In an op-ed in the Philanthropist, Senator Omidvar and Aatif Baskanderi suggest that investments should not just be viewed as a means to create income to fund grants, but as an opportunity to make a difference.

Tentative Celebration After Key Amendments Passed On Non-Qualified Donees

Gabe Oatley The Future of Good June 1, 2022 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act News, NonProfits

This excerpt from The Future of Good discusses Bill S-216 and the finance committee's amendments to the Budget Implementation Act.

Philanthropic Sector ‘Relieved’ With Key Victory at Commons Committee

Tim Harper The Philanthropist Journal May 31, 2022 charities, Direction and Control, Effective Accountable Charities Act News, NonProfits

This excerpt from The Philanthropist Journal discusses the finance committee's decision to amend stringent qualified-disbursement conditions in the budget implementation bill.