Taking the Accord Forward: The First Report to Canadians on
Implementing An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the
Voluntary Sector
C. Priorities for the Future
Over the past year, the federal government and the voluntary sector began the
process of implementing the Accord and Codes of Good Practice. As this report
describes, the two sectors have succeeded in building a strong foundation for
the work that lies ahead. Looking to the future, the sectors will continue
their joint commitment to implementation, working together to put in place
essential tools and processes, and to promote a spirit of good will across the
federal government and in Canadian voluntary sector organizations. More
specifically, the two sectors will:
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continue to build the relationship;
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identify, use and promote good practices and lessons learned;
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hold a regular meeting between the Ministerial Consultative Committee and
voluntary sector representatives;
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hold a meeting between voluntary sector representatives and departmental
champions;
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continue to advance collaborative work with respect to regulation and taxation
of charities, capacity building and strategic investment; and
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collaborate to advance other commitments including an agreement on next steps,
the development of a voluntary sector lens and the examination of models for
dispute resolution.
