Bill 17 Modernizes Alberta's Workplace Legislation, But Not Without Costs
The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act was introduced yesterday in the Alberta Legislature. The proposed Bill puts forward significant changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code and Labour Relations Code.
Lobbyists Act – Call to Action
When the Alberta Lobbyists Act was proposed in 2007, Alberta’s nonprofit sector raised concerns about how it would be affected. This led to the current exemption for public benefit nonprofits.
CCVO Responds to Province's Energy Efficiency Program Announcement
The Government of Alberta today announced the Non-Profit Energy Efficiency Transition Program, created to provide $1-million in funding to nonprofits to complete energy efficient audits.
CRA Political Activities Submission
CCVO has provided its feedback on the CRA consultation on charities' political activities.
Alberta Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel Submission
The Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO) provided four recommendations to the Advisory Panel on how future energy efficiency programs can reflect the needs of the nonprofit sector.
CCVO Policy Series
This fall, CCVO invites you to be part of conversations on topics that affect your nonprofit. Come learn more about the issues, ask questions, and know how you can best position your nonprofit to respond.
Carbon Levy Update
Alberta’s new Climate Leadership Implementation Act passes into law measures that were announced through the 2016-17 provincial budget, including Alberta’s new carbon levy.
2014 Research and Policy Agenda
This agenda outlines key policy and research priorities along with ongoing and emerging issues that will guide CCVO’s policy and research work for the coming year. It should be viewed as a living document, as the critical issues impacting the sector are anything but static.