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the Nonprofit Chamber closely monitors, analyzes and reports on policy changes that impact the nonprofit sector. We want to ensure that you are prepared to respond to changing political environments and maximize your impact by keeping you informed on opportunities to engage. Reference our policy news and blogs below to stay up to date and know when decisions are being made that could affect the community you serve. If you’re looking for other insights about the nonprofit sector, reference our general blog here.
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Policy News Posts
Earlier this month, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction announced several changes that respond directly to the feedback from the review, giving charities broader discretion in determining how gaming proceeds are used to support their programs and services.
Starting in January 2024, the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship began a comprehensive review of Alberta’s Personal Information and Privacy Act (PIPA), which is required every 6 years.
PIPA is Alberta’s private sector privacy law. As such, it only applies to nonprofits for information collected, used or disclosed for commercial activity. This principle was established when the legislation came to effect in 2004 and was upheld in the 2015 comprehensive review of the legislation
In times of crisis, nonprofits and their services are needed more than ever. A trade war with our largest economic partner is undoubtedly a crisis.
As we navigate these rough waters together, we must keep these nonprofits in mind. For nonprofits to be able to withstand the pressures we are all facing, any relief and support packages must include programs designed specifically for nonprofits.
Budget 2025 was released on Thursday, February 27 and we’ve pulled together high-level highlights for the nonprofit sector in key Ministries. Overall, the budget itself doesn’t make many waves. There are few new major investments, modest increases in many areas, and some decreases in grants available to community nonprofits.
Alberta’s legislature will resume on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. You can follow along to the legislature’s activities and watch online here. The provincial budget will be released on February 27th with some early indication from Alberta’s Finance Minister that the budget is likely to reflect some tough choices.
On November 20, 2024, The Nonprofit Vote hosted its Day on the Legislature at Alberta’s provincial legislature in Edmonton.
You can help us establish a strong mandate for appropriate funding for the nonprofit sector. CCVO has launched an opportunity for Alberta nonprofits to give direct input into the immediate funding priorities for the sector and the long-term strategies for funding the sector.
The Government of Alberta has launched a new website that provides comprehensive information and resources to support nonprofits serving Albertans. It includes information on how to start, fund, manage and end a nonprofit; available programs, services and grants for nonprofits; nonprofit data; learning and capacity building opportunities; and board member training. Check out the new site here.
