PMO Photo by Adam Scotti. Credit to the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently delivered mandate letters to all 30 members of his Cabinet. Of particular interest to charities and nonprofits is the directive given to National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier:
Allow charities to do their work on behalf of Canadians free from political harassment, and modernize the rules governing the charitable and not-for-profit sectors, working with the Minister of Finance. This will include clarifying the rules governing “political activity,” with an understanding that charities make an important contribution to public debate and public policy. A new legislative framework to strengthen the sector will emerge from this process. This should also include work with the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to develop a Social Finance and Social Enterprise strategy.
The mandate letters provide rich insight into the tone and direction that the new Liberal government is committing to over the next four years. As such, you are encouraged to review the mandate letter(s) that is (are) most relevant to your area of work. See the full list of mandate letters.
