| Government
Relations Update - Canada - Bill 31
A Message from AHP Canada Chair, Government Relations
Pearl Veenema, CFRE
February 2004 In response to Bill 31, AHP Canada worked closely with colleagues
from across the Province and from the Association for Fundraising Professionals.
Below are PDF copies of a letter to Minister Smitherman and the complete
AHP Canada submission. Already amendments to Bill 31 are taking place
and I am pleased to let you know that there is a draft amendment to
section 31 which pertains to fund raising. As you know, the requirement
in the draft Bill was for express consent. The proposed draft amendment
follows. We should be very pleased with the opportunity for consideration
of implied consent. We are in the process of finding out next steps
and as they become clear will follow-up with further information on
what this all means. AHP Canada submission was strengthened by the input from practical
examples demonstrating the negative impact of express consent. Thanks
to everyone for your contributions to the submission. |
