New ad hoc coalition will advocate for charitable sector in advance of 2024 federal budget

Author Shannon VanRaes
The first draft of the federal budget is usually completed in December, making now the time to focus on 2024

Why It Matters

The non-profit sector is looking for changes to how the federal government distributes and regulates funding. A collaborative approach to pre-budget consultations will amplify that message.

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