Policy to the Point: The Alberta Government
Nonprofits are intrinsically linked to the Alberta Government. Due to the pertinent role the government serves, CCVO has provided a refresher on how the Alberta Government works with the aim to elevate your understanding and assist in your engagement with the provincial government.
Budget 2018: Signs of thinking differently, but still committed to status-quo
The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) was pleased to see Budget 2018 highlight the value of Alberta’s nonprofit sector. The provincial budget, released on March 22, includes the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s key strategies that place a priority on assisting nonprofits in building their human and financial capacity.
2018 Alberta Pre-Budget Submission
In advance of the Government of Alberta's 2018 Budget, CCVO has provided a pre-budget submission to give voice to a number of issues facing the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Leaders Meet With Minister Ceci for Budget Consultation
On January 17, 2018, CCVO brought together 25 community leaders from the nonprofit sector for a budget consultation with Alberta’s Minister of Finance, Joe Ceci. The consultation shed light on the sentiments of a diverse group of organizations representing the nonprofit sector in Calgary.
CCVO’s Top Ten Policy Files for the Nonprofit Sector in 2017
During the year, there were a number of important decisions, initiatives, and events, including some potential “game changers” for nonprofits in Calgary and throughout Alberta. Check out CCVO’s Top 10 List of policy files of the year that impacted the nonprofit sector.
Know the Code: Changes to Alberta's Employment Standards Coming January 1
The updated Employment Standards Code comes into effect on January 1, 2018. As these changes are the first overhaul of the Code since 1988, updating organizational policies and practices have become an area of deliberate attention for nonprofit organizations that employ staff.
Share Your Thoughts on Alberta's 2018 Budget
Alberta’s nonprofit sector makes our province a better place for all. As demand for services in some subsectors has continued to grow, shrinking individual and corporate donations have put pressure on some organizations’ ability to fulfill their missions.
Submission to City Charters Regulation Survey
The proposed City Charter Regulation has been developed by the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, and the City of Calgary to “provide additional authorities and flexibility to the cities with the aim of building strong, vibrant cities that attract trade and investment.”
Changes to the Community Grants Program mean clarity for the nonprofit sector
Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations commends the Government of Alberta for its recent announcement of additional funding and changes to the Community Grants Program.
Bill 17 Modernizes Alberta's Workplace Legislation, But Not Without Costs
The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act was introduced yesterday in the Alberta Legislature. The proposed Bill puts forward significant changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code and Labour Relations Code.
Lobbyists Act – Call to Action
When the Alberta Lobbyists Act was proposed in 2007, Alberta’s nonprofit sector raised concerns about how it would be affected. This led to the current exemption for public benefit nonprofits.
CCVO Responds to Province's Energy Efficiency Program Announcement
The Government of Alberta today announced the Non-Profit Energy Efficiency Transition Program, created to provide $1-million in funding to nonprofits to complete energy efficient audits.
Alberta Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel Submission
The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) provided four recommendations to the Advisory Panel on how future energy efficiency programs can reflect the needs of the nonprofit sector.
Budget 2016: A Good News, Bad News Budget for Alberta’s Nonprofit Sector
The 2016-17 budget is, by and large, what was signalled by the Government over the past weeks. While it is consistent with election promises, the drastic fall in oil prices has slowed implementation in several areas.