Our Gov. is committed to clarifying the rules that govern the participation of #charities in public debate. Today, Minister Bill Morneau and I announced our intention to facilitate the participation of charities in in the development of public policy. newswire.ca/news-releases/…

Department of Finance releases draft amendments to the Income Tax Act w/r/t removing limitations on political activities & public advocacy by registered #charities. Amazing coincidence that we were presenting on this very subject today. fin.gc.ca/drleg-apl/2018…

Wow. Draft amendments to the Income Tax Act now released to remove quantitative limits on non-partisan political activities for #charities. Significant news! fin.gc.ca/drleg-apl/2018…

Pleased to say that the Senate of Canada's #charities committee is taking its consultation efforts online. If you represent a #charity, #nonprofit or #foundation please consider filling out our survey. Your responses help inform us of the needs and future of the sector #cdnpoli #SenCA

Deadline day for transition for BC societies! If a society hasn’t transitioned by today it will be non-compliant (never a good thing) and a process will begin to dissolve the society (essentially corporate death if I may be so bold). It’s important #gettoit

govt to establish an independent expert panel to assist it in implementing tax measures to support Cdn journalism #budget2019

Fascinating discussion this morning at #CAGP19 with a panel of experienced advisors moderated by Amanda Stacey. Donor advised funds vs private foundations? It depends on preferences and objectives of the client. Thank you Malcolm Burrows @charityjune30 and Lydia Potocnik!

Thank you MTL and #CAGP19 for a great conference and for opening my eyes to my potential in “le cirque”.

Good morning Toronto! Excited to absorb some knowledge and perspectives at the Ontario Nonprofit Network’s #NonprofitDriven19 Conference!

Nonprofits are an integral driver for social change. The tobacco control and marriage equality movements serve as prime examples. Fascinating discussion from Leslie Crutchfield examining what lessons can be extracted from the past to propel modern social change #Nonprofitdriven19

In June 2019, Canada launched $50M Program to fund “social purpose organizations” acquire skills to operate social enterprises. Exciting times, but charities and NPOs should be mindful of the legal restrictions before undertaking social enterprise operating. #NonprofitDriven19

Although registered charities may conduct limited aspects of social enterprise, what is permitted is very restrictive and falls short of the broad “social enterprise” activities that are being conducted across the global landscape. #NonprofitDriven19

Interesting stat from Donna Murray Brown of the Michigan Nonprofit Association: 74% of jobs in Michigan’s non-profit sector are held by women despite the persistence of pay inequity. Wow. Change is essential! #NonprofitDriven19

The co-chairs of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector, Hilary Pearson and Bruce Macdonald, anticipate ministerial mandate letters to be published in the coming weeks. Dissecting the priorities will ensue. #NonProfitDriven2019

Our CEO Ma is encouraging organizations to come together to call for policy that advocates for the charitable/nonprofit sector. #NonprofitDriven19

Population aging presents an opportunity for inclusive growth in the non-profit sector. Armine Yalnizyan convincingly announces a call to action for the sector. Also - assuring to learn that fears of robots eating our jobs are overblown. #BackOffHungryRobots #NonprofitDriven19

Update: ONCA is coming into force... soon... we think. Government still advises 2020, probably in the latter half of the year. Eager to learn more from Heather Keachie about this important statute. #NonprofitDriven19

Federal court of appeal rules that Church of Atheism does not qualify for #charity registration & that denial by CRA is not a violation of religious freedom under the charter.

The recently announced federal wage subsidy is also being made available to eligible charities and non-profit organizations. Consider registering for today’s important webinar to learn more.

New rules for registered #charities are now in effect, including Disbursement Quota bump from 3.5% to 5.0% of investable assets. We partnered with Norton Rose Fulbright's Michael Blatchford Bryan Millman to produce a brief primer on the legal & portfolio implications: www2.leithwheeler.com/preparing-for-…