The Government is pleased to announce that it will also be working with the sector to develop a National Volunteerism Initiative to be launched during the International Year. The Government also intends to address regulatory issues. These range from the introduction of a shorter tax form for smaller charities to the examination of a new appeals process to greater transparency when applications are filed for charitable status. The Government is committed to making progress on a wide range of regulatory issues. Finally, the Government has allocated a significant amount of funding to help find ways to ensure that the sector can better contribute to the development of government policies and programs.
Volunteers work directly in communities.
Helping the sick and the disadvantaged. Fighting against crime and violence. Celebrating our culture. Governments must take advantage of their expertise and knowledge. I am proud of the work that the Government of Canada is doing to improve its working relationship with the volunteer sector.