WATCH: Bill S-216 and Why Funding Groups Without Charitable Status Matters
Senator Omidvar joined Philanthropic Foundations Canada and Imagine Canada to discuss Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
NonProfits
WATCH: The State of Philanthropy
Senator Omidvar and Andrew Chunilall joined the Toronto Foundation to discuss the role of philanthropy in our society today and why reform is needed.
Bill C-2: Will the Government Allow Applicants to Average Revenue Decline Over a Span of 12 Months?
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Freeland if the government is willing to provide greater flexibility in forecasting revenue decline.
Bill S-216: Senator Mercer and Senator Martin Express Support for the Effective and Accountable Charities Act
Senator Mercer and Senator Martin spoke in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act. Bill S-216 subsequently passed in the Senate.
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: Ethics in A.I. and Digital Transformation for Nonprofits
Senator Omidvar and Senator Deacon participated in a panel discussion hosted by Fundmetric and Acadia University.
Is the Social Sector Ready For A Modernization Fund? Senator Omidvar Weighs In.
Senator Omidvar spoke with Brennan Doherty about her mission to modernize the charitable and non-profit sector in Canada.
Speech: Bill S-222 Fixes the Problems Caused by Direction and Control Requirements | Senator Don Plett
Senator Don Plett speaks in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Speech: How Bill S-222 Can Improve Canada’s Role in International Cooperation | Senator Mary Coyle
Senator Mary Coyle speaks in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Speech on Bill S-222: Let’s Help Charities Operate as Efficiently as Possible | Senator Terry M. Mercer
Senator Terry M. Mercer speaks in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.