Federal Lobbying Act
In 2008, a new Lobbying Act and Regulations came into force as part of the Federal Accountability Act. Charities and nonprofit organizations that meet the threshold for federal lobbying activities set out in the Act are subject to the Act’s Regulations and Code of Conduct.
2012 Provincial Election Resources
CCVO believes that civil society and democratic engagement are fundamental to the wellbeing of our communities.
CRA's Rules for Advocacy by Charities
Across Canada, charities have a wealth of in-depth knowledge about their community and the populations they serve. Organizations working on the ground can identify new or emerging issues and opportunities, and be a source of insight and expertise. Sharing this knowledge with all levels of government can lead to the development of and implementation of effective policies that build a healthy and vibrant community.
2012 Budget Analysis
On February 9, the Government of Alberta released what has been widely interpreted as a stay-the course, pre-election budget. Budget 2012 does signal some new directions, however, these will not be implemented prior to the election.
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance on Tax Incentives for Charitable Donations
In September 2011, the Standing Committee began a study of current tax incentives for charitable giving, and invited submissions and presentations from 36 organizations, including CCVO. This document is the submission presented to the Standing Committee on January 16, 2012.
Loud & Clear: Survey Sheds Light on Alberta's Nonprofit Employees
The Workforce Council surveyed 569 employees regarding their view of the benefits and challenges of working in the nonprofit sector. Their insights shed some light on what we as funders, employers and policy makers need to consider going forward.
Workforce Inclusion Plan
Our workforce is undergoing dramatic change and the ways we have traditionally envisioned our places of work are being challenged. Over the next decade, all industry sectors, including the nonprofit sector, will need to be creative in finding and retaining qualified employees.
Points of Light: The State of the Alberta Nonprofit Sector Report
The nonprofit sector, for all its immense contributions to our communities, is a difficult sector to fully understand. With thousands organizations providing services to virtually every Albertan, billions of dollars in revenues, 2.5 million volunteers and more than 100,000 employees, the nonprofit sector is a foundational component of the province’s social and economic infrastructure.
Beyond the Boomers: A Guidebook for Building an Immigrant Workforce in the Nonprofit Sector
This guidebook is part of a long-term change initiative which focuses on developing awareness, attitudes and practices for creating culturally competent, inclusive and respectful nonprofit organizations.
CCVO Economic Climate Survey of Alberta's Nonprofits and Charities - Spring 2011
A review of findings from the spring 2011 economic climate survey.
2011 Calgary Nonprofit Innovation Awards
CCVO is pleased to present the Calgary Nonprofit Innovation Awards as a way of celebrating creativity, risk-taking, learning and successful improvements within the sector. We believe that fostering a culture of innovation involves seeking out, supporting and promoting innovation already underway. From this base, further innovations can flourish.
Bill C-470: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Disclosure of Compensation For Registered Charities)
With the dissolution of Parliament on March 26, all bills that had not received Royal Assent, including Bill C-470 on compensation disclosure for registered charities, have been terminated. Bills cannot be reinstated; however, a new bill with the same or similar intent to that of Bill C-470 could be reintroduced in the next Parliament. MP Albina Guarnieri, who originally sponsored the Bill C-470, is not seeking re-election, so another member of parliament would have to introduce the bill.
A Different Voice - Perspectives on the United Kingdom's Civil Society
A report based on CEO Katherine van Kooy's study trip to the UK in October 2010.
Federal Budget 2011
In anticipation of the release of the 2011 Federal Budget, the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations submitted a pre-budget brief to the Standing Committee on Finance that proposed the following three recommendations:
Guidance for Canadian Registered Charities Carrying Out Activities Outside Canada
In July 2010, the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Guidance Canadian Registered Charities Carrying Out Activities Outside Canada came into effect, replacing the previous Guidance, Registered Charities: Operating Outside Canada.