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Imagine Canada releases second Sector Monitor report
Canadian charities continue to face considerable challenges despite slow recovery of the broader economy.
Imagine Canada. August 26, 2010

Imagine Canada publie son second rapport de l'Enquête sectorielle
Malgré la lenteur de la reprise économique, les organismes canadiens de bienfaisance font toujours face à d'importants défis.
Imagine Canada. August 26, 2010

Great Recession Continues to Hurt Nonprofit Sector, New Survey Finds
GuideStar Says Transparency Among Charitable Organizations More Important Than Ever
Market Wire. August 16, 2010

Charitable donors in B.C. continue giving despite recession
Charitable donors in B.C. remain among the most resilient despite the recesssion, according to Malcolm Burrows, head of Scotiabank's philanthropic advisory services.
BIV Business Today - Vancouver BC. July 29, 2010

Le ministre Clement devra s'expliquer
Le comité parlementaire de l'industrie, des sciences et de la technologie se penchera sur l'abolition du questionnaire long obligatoire de recensement dès mardi. Il amorcera ses travaux avec deux témoignages importants: celui du ministre de l'Industrie, Tony Clement, et celui du directeur démissionnaire de Statistique Canada, Munir Sheikh. Le bureau du ministre a indiqué qu'il avait annulé une activité officielle au Nouveau-Brunswick, prévue lundi, afin de préparer sa comparution à Ottaw
Radio Canada. July 24, 2010

Statistics Canada chief falls on sword over census
The head of Statistics Canada has delivered an extraordinary rebuke to the Harper government over its plan to scrap the mandatory long-form census, quitting his post in a highly public letter that bluntly undercuts Conservative efforts to sell the changes. Chief statistician Munir Sheikh, who helmed what has been ranked among the top statistical agencies in the world, used his agency's own website as a last act Wednesday evening to fire a shot across the bow of the Prime Minister's Office.
Globe and Mail - Toronto, ON. July 22, 2010

Le chef de Statistique Canada démissionne
Le directeur de Statistique Canada, Munir Sheikh, a remis sa démission mercredi soir, en pleine controverse sur le questionnaire de recensement. Dans un communiqué, M. Sheikh explique que sa démission est liée à la décision du gouvernement fédéral de remplacer le long formulaire obligatoire de recensement par un questionnaire volontaire.
Radio Canada. July 22, 2010

Economic stabilization bright spot for charitable sector
Experts at second annual Scotiabank Philanthropic Advisory Forum offer strategies and tools to increase donor contributions through increased organizational efficiency
CNW Group. July 21, 2010

Proposed Changes to Census Data Collection will Create Challenges for Canada's Charities and Nonprofits
As you may know, the federal government recently announced proposed changes to the Canadian census to make the mandatory long-form questionnaire voluntary for the 2011 Census. Imagine Canada is urging the government to reconsider this decision and I have written a letter to the Hon. Tony Clement sharing our disappointment and concerns.
Imagine Canada. July 20, 2010

Les modifications proposées à la collecte de données du recensement créeront des difficultés pour les organismes de bienfaisance et sans but lucratif canadiens
Comme vous le savez probablement, le gouvernement fédéral a récemment annoncé les modifications proposées au recensement canadien, ce qui comprend le remplacement du questionnaire détaillé obligatoire par une enquête à participation volontaire pour le Recensement de 2011. Imagine Canada exhorte le gouvernement à reconsidérer cette décision et j'ai écrit une lettre à l'honorable Tony Clement exprimant notre déception et nos inquiétudes.
Imagine Canada. July 20, 2010

Charities forced to turn away clients
The non-profit agencies that serve the poor, homeless, sick and struggling knew the darkest days would come after the recession.
Toronto Star - Toronto, ON. July 16, 2010

Major B.C. charities look to bounce back after recession
When it comes to charities weathering a recession, size matters.
Vancouver Sun - Vancouver, BC. July 12, 2010

The Salvation Army to Partner with MOLLY MAID for Christmas in July National Food Drive
MOLLY MAID sweeps in to help restock Salvation Army Food Banks
CNW Group. July 8, 2010

Salvation Army Campaign Sees Nine Percent Increase in 2010
Donations increase by $240,000 amidst strong demand for services
CNW Group. July 6, 2010

Gallery gets creative in quest for money
The Terrace Art Gallery is responding to funding cuts from the BC Gaming Commission.
Terrace Standard - Terrace, BC. July 6, 2010

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