Strength Under Stress: A Portrait of Calgary's Voluntary Sector
This study explores the strengths and challenges of voluntary sector organizations in Calgary and is a snapshot of their capacity to address the issues and contribute to the quality of life in our community. The study, undertaken in 2005, complements national level studies.
Magnets and Glue
CCVO’s first position paper that identifies connections between social and economic development, and the value of partnerships between public, private and voluntary sectors to maintain a high quality of life. Published September 2005.
CCVO Op-Ed: Charities Also Suffer When Premiums Go Up
When the insurance industry recently released its earnings report announcing a profit of $4.2 billion last year, criticism focused on the high auto insurance premiums some drivers have been facing. This focus ignored another part of our society that has also been affected by increasing rates: non-profits and charities.
CCVO Op-Ed: A Little Soul Food Would Truly Help
Paul Martin's external advisory committee on cities, led by former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt, is visiting Calgary today to get some advice on what can be done to ensure "our municipalities are vibrant, dynamic, healthy places to live."
Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act
Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) was introduced on January 1, 2004, to govern the handling of personal information by organizations in Alberta. The Act tries to balance the individual’s right to have his or her personal information protected with the organization’s need to collect, use and disclose this information for legitimate and reasonable purposes.