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What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Improving access and equity in federal funding programs for nonprofits and charities.

   May 5, 2026 · Karim Bardeesy · Liberal · Taxation and Finance

2. Reform of grant and contribution program administration and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the tax credit of Canada

   May 5, 2026 · Billy Morin · Conservative · Employment and Training; Small Business; Taxation and Finance; Budget; Economic Development

3. Advocating for a federal “home” in government for the nonprofit sector. Building knowledge on the activities of the nonprofit sector.

   February 4, 2026 · Leslie Church · Liberal · Industry

4. Promoting the adoption of recommendations made by the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector.

   March 17, 2025 · Philip Lawrence · Conservative · Industry

5. Bill S-222 and Bill S-216: Discussions pertaining to the advancement of this legislation that seeks an amendment to the Income Tax Act to enable new regulation of charities engaging in partnerships with non-qualified donees.

   February 19, 2025 · Ziad Aboultaif · Conservative · Taxation and Finance

6. Postal strike affecting charitable donations delivery through mail. Advancing recommendation for an extension to the 2024 applicability of the charitable donations tax credit, and addressing issues related to implementation.

   December 6, 2024 · Steven Guilbeault · Liberal · Taxation and Finance

7. Discussions concerning pre-budget priorities including tax and other incentives for charitable giving, regulations governing business activities carried out by registered charities, reform of grant and contribution program administration, and access to federal business development programs for charities and non-profit organizations, and an expanded mandate for the Tax Court of Canada.

   November 21, 2024 · Chris Lewis · Conservative · Budget

Full meeting log

60 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.