Legislation

Canada's department dealing with employment and labour.

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

Featuring over 3,600 resources, this library has a broad selection of lending and reference resources related to the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management including human resources.

This 'How-To' kit gives voluntary organizations an understanding of how the federal government works, and how best to work with and through their MPs to influence policy-making decisions and legislation.

An organization that strives for excellence in government – to serve as a neutral, independent forum for open dialogue on public policy, and to encourage reform in public sector management. Website includes various publications and research.

Welcome to the CCVO e-bulletin. This bi-weekly bulletin focuses on delivering nonprofit and voluntary sector news and resources.

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CVO News

CCVO Celebrates 5 years at 2009 AGM

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.

A Step in the Right Direction provides a summary of the checklist and identifies a number of limitations with this new CRA tool.

The Canada Revenue Agency has released a new Checklist for Charities on Avoiding Terrorist Abuse to help charities identify vulnerabilities to terrorist abuse and develop good management practices. The checklist can be a reference for any charity – whether you carry out your work within Canada, or internationally.

Imagine Canada's Ottawa Reports (March 2009 Edition) features news and updates on Federal Government events and developments which are of importance to the nonprofit and charitable sector.