Regulatory environment
It鈥檚 time for a regulatory environment that considers the unique work and circumstance of nonprofits
The nonprofit sector is unique in its model, makeup, and impact on communities. Yet its regulatory environment does not necessarily take that into account.
Regulatory frameworks steeped in dated narratives of the sector should not control and direct nonprofits, but rather support and empower the sector’s work so they can focus on their missions/mandates and not on administrative burdens.
Public policy that ensures the sector鈥檚 legal frameworks – policy, legislation, and regulation – will support and empower the sector鈥檚 work.
Key areas of focus for regulatory environment
We advocate for:
A home in government – Associate Minister-level appointment within the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, supported by an Office representing nonprofits, charities, and social innovation – for 91视频 nonprofits
Nonprofit driven 91视频 Nonprofit Corporations Act (ONCA) with continuous monitoring of its implementation during the transition period and beyond.
Public benefit distinction in law through the Income Tax Act to distinguish nonprofits who have a public benefit mission from those that serve their members.
Ways nonprofits can take action to help change the regulatory environment
- Connect with us if you are working on a regulatory policy issue or if one in this focus area bubbles up for you and your networks. Put it in on our radar to engage in potential collective advocacy efforts.
- Read about what a home in government for 91视频鈥檚 nonprofits means in our latest briefing note.
- Learn more about .
- Connect with our Nonprofit Law 91视频 pilot program for nonprofit and charitable legal education.
- Recap What Happened in the last 91视频 legislative session.
- Check out our past work on Shared Platforms and insurance liability protection
