Public policy advocacy – a teachable art?
Challenge and opportunity for nonprofits doing public policy advocacy It is a treat that this edition of The Philanthropist is dedicated to public policy. The
Analysis
results found
Charity and Politics in Canada—A Legal Analysis
A Pemsel Case Foundation Occasional Paper 1. Introduction Under the present income tax law of Canada, corporations, trusts, and organizations that are registered charities are exempt
Let’s give them something to talk about
Introducing Democracy Talks The university students sitting around the table at the Citizens’ Academy in Ottawa have never met before, but you wouldn’t know it
Interdisciplinarity, experience, and environmental philanthropy
Professional and personal evolution I have spent my career in two kinds of institutions that most people see as remote from reality: universities and foundations.
What’s The Law: Charities And Politics
Charities are subject to real limits on political activity. However, these limits do not prevent thoughtful and careful policy advocacy related to charitable purposes. Notwithstanding
Current Developments In The Application Of Paragraph 149(1)(l) Of The Income Tax Act
I. INTRODUCTION Organizations that meet the requirements of paragraph 149(1)(l) are often referred to as “non-profit organizations” (“NPOs”). This article provides an overview of the
Life Lessons On The Road Toward A Renewed Philanthropy Sector To Support Youth
Background The idea of renewing or revisioning philanthropy, so that it better serves young people, is of great personal interest to me. I have spent
One Starfish At A Time: A Growing Movement Of Change-makers
According to the 2006 Canadian Census, there was a total of 1,172,785 Aboriginal people in Canada, comprising 3.8% of the Canadian population. In 2006, the median