Susan MacPhee

Charitable Sector Reform writ large. Includes engaging with government on necessary reform to enable the sector to flourish. Seeking non-monetary support from the Public Service in regards to the employee charitable giving campaign. Funding for community services and programs for children, youth, seniors, low income individuals, people seeking employment, newcomers, women and other community members. Budget with respect to: -investment in community services infrastructure -the community services labour force -housing and homelessness -mental health and other services -enabling measures for the work of charitable and nonprofit sector.

To identify how National Volunteer Week and the International Year of the Volunteer are important policy initiatives that strengthen the Canadian identity. To ensure that a National volunteer strategy, as outlined in the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector, is implemented. Seeking funding to strengthen volunteering in Canada and the development of a Volunteer Screening Centre.