The intersecting rings of our logo represent the network of the CCVO and its membership, and the links that unite us across common issues. Differing spheres of various sizes and colours represent the myriad voluntary sector organizations in Calgary connecting within and across sectors, with differing levels of government, all contributing their collective strength to a vibrant community.
     

 

 

 

 
     

Events: Policy / Regulations

Filing the T3010A Charity Form sessions

September 27and October 28,2008

The two workshops Ten Practices for Managing your Charitable Status and Training and Resources to Complete the T3010A were offered on both days. These sessions provide participants with information on how to maintain charitable status and prepare and complete the T3010A.

Alberta Community Spirit Program Information Session

September 10, 2008

Pam Boutilier, Program Director, Community Spirit Program, presented on how to apply for Community Spirit Program Grants and the new charitiable tax credit to over 60 representatives of Calgary's charities and nonprofits. A question session followed.

Lobbying by Nonprofits with Sean Moore, former Partner and Public Policy Advisor, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

October 25 and June15, 2007

What are the rules of lobbying? How can organizations establish public-policy goals and oversee progress in achieving them?

Public Policy-Making 200: Getting Your Policy Issue on the Public Policy Agenda

May 8, 2006

Charities and nonprofits play a critical role in informing government policy. This full day workshop led by Sheradon McVean provided hands-on tools and information about how organizations can get involved in influencing public policy. Click here for links to presentations and resources from this event.

Public Policy Making 101: Engaging the Voluntary Sector and Citizens in Public Policy Development

October 3, 2005

Keynote Presentation (ppt)   Resource List

All charities and nonprofits are affected by public policy and they play a critical role in engaging citizens in the public policy making process. This event featured Mary Pat MacKinnon, Director, Public Involvement Network, the Canadian Research Policy Networks; Dr. Roger Gibbins, President and CEO, Canada West Foundation; and Diane Danielson, former City of Calgary Alderman. Mary Part MacKinnon's keynote presentation

Regulatory Changes for Canadian Charities

May 2004
Keynote Presentation or Webcast of Presentation.
Keynote speaker Bob Wyatt, Voluntary Sector Co-chair of the Joint Table on Legal and Regulatory Reform whose report led to regulatory changes for Canadian charities in the 2004 Federal Budget. The presentation explains the impact of the changes and what charities need to do to get ready for them.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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