Discussions concerning pre-budget priorities with regard to the adoption of a stretch tax credit for charitable giving, equal access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the Tax Court of Canada.
Discussions with CRA, Finance, and Justice regarding government commitments to clarify rules regarding political activity by registered charities.
Discussions with ESDC regarding the government's commitment to a new social finance initiative.
Discussions with ESDC, Finance, and CRA regarding a potential incentive program to encourage new graduates to take up employment in the charitable and nonprofit sector.
Discussions with Industry Canada regarding the eligibility of charities and public benefit nonprofits for existing federal government initiatives aimed at assisting small- and medium-sized enterprises, including the Mitacs Accelerate program and advisory services offered through the Business Development Bank of Canada.
Discussions with Justice Canada regarding government's commitment to a new legislative and regulatory framework for registered charities.
Discussions with Treasury Board about the government's general policies concerning charities and nonprofits. In particular, discussions about implementing the recommendations of the Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions, and about the role that ESDC could potentially play in helping to improve management capacity and competencies within the charitable and nonprofit sector.
Discussions with Treasury Board on the administration of grant & contribution programs, specifically the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grant and Contribution Programs
Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving -- promoting a proposal to increase the federal tax credit for individuals who increase their charitable giving from one year to the next.