Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Arts and Culture
- Employment and Training
- Government Procurement
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Discussions with Members of Parliament about proposed Bill C-470 (An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (revocation of registration)). In particular, Imagine Canada's concern about the Bill's proposal to effectively impose a salary cap for anyone working in the charitable or nonprofit sector.
Policies or Program
- Discussions with Canada Revenue Agency regarding the first year of operation of CRA's Guidance on Fundraising by Registered Charities (CPS - 028). Discussions will involve sharing feedback that CRA and Imagine Canada have received about the operation of the guidelines and determining whether any amendments to the guidelines may be required.
- Discussions with HRSDC 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 the HRSDC 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Imagine Canada is a federally-incorporated not-for-profit corporation and a registered charity. Imagine Canada is a national intermediary organization drawing its membership from all 10 provinces and three territories, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary and employing approximately 25 staff. It is mandated to foster effective and sustainable charitable and non-profit organizations. Imagine Canada's goals are, broadly, to improve contributions to community from all sectors of society, to strengthen individual charities and non-profit organizations and to promote trust and collaboration among those working to build community. Its activities include promoting public policy and a regulatory environment that is supportive of the work of the charitable and non-profit sector, researching issues related to the sector, encouraging corporate community contributions, and providing resources and tools to enhance the capacity of sector organizations.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
MARCEL LAUZIERE,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Membership in Imagine Canada is open to charities, nonprofit organizations; private and public foundations; consultants; corporations; government departments or agencies; and, individuals. For charities and nonprofit organizations, our fees are scaled according to the budget of the organization and based on total organizational revenue. Only charities and nonprofit organizations are entitled to vote at the Annual or Special General Meetings, although all classes of members are entitled to attend such meetings. Other than voting rights, there are no distinctions made between classes of members. Current membership is approximately 1100, the majority of which (900+) are either charities or nonprofits.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2009-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$437,616.00
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Yes
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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$177,853.00
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Yes
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Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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$323,009.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
130 Albert Street
Suite 1705
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-7555
Ext.
268
Fax number:
613-238-9300
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Michelle Gauthier,
Vice-President, Public Policy & Outreach |
No public offices held
- MARCEL LAUZIERE,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Public offices held
- Bill Schaper,
Senior Manager, Public Policy |
Public offices held
