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 Our Friday panel discussion on the Future of Nonprofit Funding was especially powerful, with four speakers bringing bold and thoughtful perspectives. Our President & CEO, Angie Gélinas, has highlighted key takeaways from this discussion. Have a read and let her know what resonates with you. Let’s keep this conversation going. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Following the conclusion of the spring sitting of the Legislature, Premier Danielle Smith made changes to her cabinet last week. As a strong sector of more than 30,000 organizations, nonprofits in Alberta touch many different ministries. The cabinet changes that most affect our sector are as follows:

• The Ministry of Immigration is moving to Jobs, Economy and Trade, and getting a new Minister in Joseph Schow

• Childcare has been added to the Education portfolio under Minister Demetrios Nicolaides

• Mental Health and Addiction will now be represented by Minister Rick Wilson

• Indigenous Relations has a new Minister in Rajan Sawhney

• Tourism and Sport has a new Minister in Andrew Boitchenko

• The current Ministry of Housing, Community and Social Services under Minister Jason Nixon will see a name change to Assisted Living and Social Services

You asked, we answered. Here is a vote kit for the 2025 federal election that you can use and share with your colleagues, clients, volunteers, and let’s get nonprofits voting!  

As always, all of this information is nonpartisan and intended to support nonprofits get out the vote. The federal election will be held on April 28, and because here at the Chamber we believe that democracy is awesome, we encourage everyone to openly celebrate Canadians’ right to go to the polls freely and fairly.

Earlier this month, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction announced several changes that respond directly to the feedback from the review, giving charities broader discretion in determining how gaming proceeds are used to support their programs and services.

We’re excited to announce the Nonprofit Chamber’s partnership with the Western Canada Fundraising Conference. Named one of the World’s 12 Best Nonprofit Conferences, the 10^th annual Western Canada Fundraising Conference will be taking place from June 11-13 at UCalgary’s downtown Campus.