Here is a press release in which CIDA Minister Bev Oda announces further steps to achieve aid effectiveness. There is also a backgrounder. This document is a must read for any organization receiving CIDA funds or hoping to one…
CRA has just released a new guidance called “Canadian Registered Charities Carrying out Activities Outside Canada”. Although the name indicates “foreign activities” this document deals with a lot more than foreign activities. It covers the relationship between a…
This conference on June 11, 2010 may be of interest The International Development Institute at Humber College presents: “What’s Next?” Sustainable Development in the 21st Century Come Out and Engage in the Debate Where: Assembly Hall 1 Colonel Samuel Smith…
Here is a copy of a presentation by the Government of Canada entitled “Response to Natural Disasters Abroad”. It was delivered May 5 to Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. This presentation will give one…
The New York Times has reported that “The Gates Foundation has withdrawn a $5.2 million grant to a Canadian research center for planned tobacco control work in Africa, after learning that the chairwoman of the center’s board was also a…
The March 4, 2010 Federal budget increased Canada’s foreign aid or “International Assistance Envelope” by 8% for the 2010/2011 year. The government has said that it will review thereafter whether there is any increase. In light of the difficult financial…
[the archived recording of the webinar Haiti – Legal and Ethical Issues for Canadian charities is now available at https://ocsa.webex.com/ocsa/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=619547&rKey=680663606ebf9a91&act=pb (It is approx 1h and 10 min)] We are also beta testing some other webinars at: OCIC, myself and…
This article by Laura Payton is particularly timely. Post-traumatic stress real threat to aid workers, diplomats By Laura Payton Published January 27, 2010 Adrienne Carter felt the earth shaking for months after returning to…
Keep the lines and internet sites busy. Donate to reputable, experienced, knowledgeable Canadian aid organizations that already have operations in Haiti such as the members of the Humanitarian Coalition () or Doctors Without Borders Canada () Here is an article…
Here is some information from CIDA with respect to their Haiti donation matching program Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund En vedette •FAQs In order to better respond to the needs of Haitian citizens, the government will match eligible donations made…
In 2009 I attended the Interaction Forum held in Washington, D.C. The Interaction Forum is the largest gathering of US and international NGOS involved with international development. I met some very interesting people and learned quite a lot. One of…
Here is a CIDA press release on food security
Here is an interesting article by Lee Berthiaume in Embassy on CIDA
Here is the 2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada and Chapter 8—Strengthening Aid Effectiveness—Canadian International Development Agency .
The purpose of the proposed “Corporate Accountability of Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations in Developing Countries Act” is to “ensure that corporations engaged in mining, oil or gas activities and receiving support from the Government of Canada act in a…
I will be making a presentation on Legal Structures for Canadian Companies Carrying out CSR Abroad at the Risk Mitigation and CSR in Africa Seminar which will be held in Toronto on Thursday October 22, 2009. This full-day seminar is…
A number of NGOs have tried to spotlight the famine in Eastern and Sub-Saharan Africa and CIDA has just committed further funds to the problem. Here is an article by Kevin McCort of CARE Canada “We must make famine…
CRA has provided some more detail on how organizations are included in Attachment to IC84-3R5, Gifts to Certain Charitable Organizations Outside Canada. There are only about 5 organizations left on the list and perhaps this policy commentary will encourage the…
Mango (Management Accounting for Non Governmental Organizations) is a UK registered charity that works to strengthen the financial management of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs). It has a very good reputation for providing training and resources to international development organizations. They…
Here is a CIDA Issues Paper on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and extractive sector (mining, oil). Well worth reviewing for those interested in international development and the importance of natural resources.
Here is the latest CRA Registered Charity Newsletter # 32. It includes an extensive discussion on applications for charity status and how to improve your application and avoid unnecessary delays. It sets out the procedures that CRA will follow upon…
In an article in Embassy Magazine CIDA Minister Bev Oda say that “she plans to hold extensive consultations over the coming months on how to make the agency work better.” In the article, it notes that although the government has…
CIDA Minister Bev Oda announced today “A New Effective Approach to Canadian Aid”. Here is the press release and below it is the speaking notes. CIDA will be focusing on increasing food security, stimulating sustainable economic growth, and securing the…
CIDA announced today $20 million in funding for malaria and pneumonia treatment to Save the Children. The press release notes that this will “will make a difference and directly benefit approximately 1,100,000 children under five. This initiative of Save The…