Government of Canada

The Canadian Revenue Agency is responsible for:

The CRA is also responsible for the registration of qualifying organizations as charities, giving technical advice on operating a charity, and handling audit and compliance activities.

This website allows the public to find out who is and how to contact their federal Member of Parliment.

A certification program and website based on improving organizational practice and aligning employee actions with business goals. Helps employers build valuable relationships with their employees.

Canada's department dealing with employment and labour.

Website contains information on federal employment standards, information and resources.

June 24, 2009

Bill C-4, the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, has passed its third Reading in the Senate and received Royal Assent this month. The Bill should become law shortly.

Bill C-4, the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, passed its third Reading in the Senate and received Royal Assent in June 2009. The Bill should become law shortly. The Bill replaces the place the existing Canada Corporations Act that currently applies to nonprofit organizations. Organizations currently incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act have three years to apply for corporate status under the Not-For-Profit Corporations Act. There will be no fees for this process.

The National Do-Not-Call List is administered by the Canada Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and was launched in October 2008. Under the new legislation, citizens can add their names for free to the Do Not Call List. Organizations wishing to contact individuals by telephone will have to first remove any names that appear on the national do-not-call list.

Canadian Charities and Non-Profits must comply with the national DNCL and keep their own 'do-not-call' lists when contacting potential donors.

This February 2007 report from the Canadian Senate states that there have been no denials or revocations of charitable status under the Charities Registration (Security Information) Act, which is Part VI of the Anti-terrorism Act.

The report does not recommend any amendments to the Act, however, it does recommend that in the event that a charity’s status is denied or revoked under these Anti-terrorism laws, a special advocate should be able to participate in the proceedings to help ensure that procedural fairness is observed.

On April 11, 2006 the Federal Government introduced the Federal Accountability Act, which includes specific measures to help strengthen accountability and increase transparency and oversight in government operations. The Accountability Act is part of a larger Action Plan that includes supporting policy and other non-legislative measures, and a draft bill to amend the Access to Information Act.

A guide from Human Resources Development Canada and the Capacity Joint Table of the Voluntary Sector Initiative that is useful for organizations that do not have government relations staff. Topics include: questions for to help develop a public policy strategy, tips for building your organization's policy capacity; working with Members of Parliament and public servants; media and public relations; and examples of policy issues.