Partnership Projects Policy, Government Relations & Advocacy Policy, Government Relations & Advocacy Philanthropic Foundations Canada plays an active role in engaging governments, civil society partners and influencers to create enabling environments for a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Canada. Driven by PFC’s purpose to strengthen Canadian philanthropy, we work hard to align and amplify our efforts in public policy and advocacy. This work is rooted in insights from our partnerships, research, and programs, as well as current affairs and external events. Our public policy and advocacy work centres on issues related to the effectiveness and impact of philanthropy, including the legislative regulatory framework. Our current policy priorities include: the disbursement quota better support for non-qualified donees increasing impact and mission-related investment fixing the sector’s data deficit Our strategies include government relations, member and community engagement, developing and disseminating strategic insights and research, and steering robust and timely communications efforts. Policy Advisories 2024 Fall Economic Statement – Key Highlights for Philanthropic Foundations Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 4 mins read Dec 18, 2024 Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget 2025 Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 10 mins read Aug 2, 2024 Budget 2024: Canada’s charitable foundations key partners for government and Canadians Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 3 mins read Apr 17, 2024 Q&A on Granting to Non-Qualified Donees Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 10 mins read Mar 14, 2024 PFC Policy Analysis: Final guidelines on new rules for granting to nonqualified donees Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 6 mins read Jan 31, 2024 Bill 15 in Québec, and its impact on healthcare philanthropy Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 5 mins read Dec 5, 2023 Fall Economic Statement 2023 – Analysis Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 3 mins read Nov 27, 2023 Update on T3 Trust Reporting issue Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 3 mins read Nov 9, 2023 Trust reporting to the CRA – a developing potential concern for our sector Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 3 mins read Aug 10, 2023 Refresher and updates on latest regulatory changes Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 6 mins read Jun 22, 2023
2024 Fall Economic Statement – Key Highlights for Philanthropic Foundations Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 4 mins read Dec 18, 2024
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget 2025 Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 10 mins read Aug 2, 2024
Budget 2024: Canada’s charitable foundations key partners for government and Canadians Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 3 mins read Apr 17, 2024
PFC Policy Analysis: Final guidelines on new rules for granting to nonqualified donees Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 6 mins read Jan 31, 2024
Bill 15 in Québec, and its impact on healthcare philanthropy Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 5 mins read Dec 5, 2023
Trust reporting to the CRA – a developing potential concern for our sector Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 3 mins read Aug 10, 2023
Refresher and updates on latest regulatory changes Sara Krynitzki Policy Advisories 6 mins read Jun 22, 2023