The non-profit sector makes up nearly 10 per cent of the Canadian economy and employs 2.5 million people, yet is often the last consideration in the federal budget.
Canada's wealthiest make up a large share of the total donations to the charitable sector. Last year, the government proposed reducing donation tax incentives for wealthy Canadians. Many charities petitioned the government to reverse the course, fearing a drop in donations.
Non-profits tend to be community-based, but a lot of funding flows from the top. The federal budget will point to the government’s top priorities and if those on the front lines of services factor into their long-term outlook.
Restorative justice – which looks to address the root causes of crime and violence – requires a multi-sector approach. Sharing data can enable this and uncover systemic barriers that marginalize communities.
The Canada Revenue Agency has updated the T3010 form every charity must fill out annually. It will add time to the reporting process, but will it offer enough transparency?
Since CanadaHelps launched its inaugural Digital Skills Survey in 2021, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence have become critical issues for the non-profit sector. However, charities still struggle with inadequate technological skills and a lack of dedicated funding.
