Canada: Civic Society Under Neglect
Mandeep Tiwana and Clare Doube remind us in their article “Civil Society Under Attack,” featured in this issue of The Philanthropist / Le Philathrope, that
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Civil Society Under Attack
Although politicians and powerful players pay lip service to civil society, the reality on the ground is different. Ask the human rights defender sentenced to
A Crisis Is A Terrible Thing To Waste
ABSTRACT: Whether 2010 is a real crisis or merely another difficult year, we have an unprecedented opportunity in the non-profit sector to begin doing things
A short history of voluntary sector–government relations in Canada
The purpose of this article is to present an overview of the history of voluntary sector-government relations in Canada. This is a rich history, which is often overlooked and chronically underappreciated.
For the Record: Three Views on Bill C-21: Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act
Editor’s Introduction The three briefs in this For the Record comment on Bill C-21, the proposed Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act introduced by the former Liberal
Advancing religion as a head of charity: What are the boundaries?
Without the values and principles which underlie not only the Charter but also our democratic institutions and policy, there can be no recourse to rights
State and Community Sector Relations: Crisis and Challenges in Quebec
Introduction On April 14, 2003, the Quebec Liberal Party came to power and set out to reengineer and modernize the Quebec state. Under the guise
Telling Tales: Living the Effects of Public Policy
By Sheila Neysmith, Kate Bezanson, and Anne O’Connell Published by Fernwood Publishing, 2005, 232 pp. CAD $24.95 REVIEWED BY LEA CARAGATA Associate Professor, Faculty of