Organization

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.

CCVO is a member of the Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council(AVSIC), which brings together the voluntary sector, insurance industry and Government of Alberta to address insurance-related issues affecting the voluntary sector.

AVSIC defines the voluntary sector as groups and organizations whose work is not-for-profit and governed by a board of volunteers. It does not include quasi-governmental groups such as hospitals or universities.

The role of AVSIC is to:

* Link to other provincial & national groups and forums.

An online resource with free information on essential skills for building healthy organizations. The Community Tool Box promotes community health and development by connecting people, ideas and resources.

Canada's department dealing with employment and labour.

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

Alberta Ministry responsible for employment and immigration.

Website includes Provincial employment standards, statistics and resources.

Provides news releases, survey and reports, bookstore, media guide and research related to the Voluntary Sector, nonprofit HR, and Volunteer Management. Volunteer Calgary also offers a volunteer job database, board member recruitment program and Volunteer Management courses for Calgary nonprofits and charities.

Provides employers with assistance in increasing the workforce participation of persons with disabilities.

A partnership approach to developing comprehensive strategies to address issues facing the labour market that supports children, youth and adults with disabilities.

A national nonprofit organization committed to the development and enhancement of a skilled workforce through a comprehensive set of HR policies, tools and planning resources.

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