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As of September 20, the definition of "Designated Public Office Holders" (DPOH) under the federal Lobbying Act has > MORE

Three information sessions in Calgary on November 5 and 6 will focus on helping charities understand the filing requirements related to the 2010 federal budget.

In mid-August, CCVO submitted a pre-budget submission to the Federal Government outlining three recommendations for the 2011 federal budget. The submission urges government to continue to support and foster innovation in the nonprofit/voluntary sector; to ensure continued support for nonprofit sector labour force development initiatives; and maintain collection of essential data about the sector.

According to Minister Tony Clement, the federal government is sticking to its voluntary census plan for 2011 despite opposition from

The CRA has added several new pages to their website under the Revoking Registere

Unless the Federal Government reverses a recent decision, there will be

CCVO continues to work on the issue of Bill C-470, a federal private member's bill that would effectively put a salary cap on employee compensation for charities.

The Standing Committee on Health is conducting a comprehensive review of Alberta's Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) Act, including possible revisions. Comments and suggestions for improvements to privacy protection, information access, and administration are being sought.

Imagine Canada has taken the lead in encouraging the Federal Government to introduce a “Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving” as part of the budget to be released in March 2010. CCVO supports this proposal and encourages other charities to consider offering their support as well.

Bill 65, otherwise known as the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, passed third reading in the Ontario Legislature on October 19.