Taking the Accord Forward: The First Report to Canadians on Implementing An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector

In many ways, this report is an important milestone. First and foremost, it fulfills the two sectors’ commitment to report on progress in implementing An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector. As the first formal accounting since the Accord was signed in December 2001, it also provides a benchmark for measuring future progress as the two sectors put in place the products, processes and spirit of good will that the Accord envisioned.

Table of Contents

1. THE CONTEXT FOR CHANGE
   
   
2. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR
   • A Solid Foundation
   • Awareness is Key
   • Putting the Codes to Work
   • Tracking our Progress
   • A Shared Journey
   
   
3. PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE