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NewsBytes: November, 2003
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Introducing our new ethics column
November 24, 2003
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new ethics column, Ethics Q & A. Each month, ethics practitioner Jane Garthson will address ethical dilemmas within the nonprofit sector that are posed by readers like you. Send us your ethical questions dealing with volunteers, staff, clients, donors, funders, sponsors, and more. Please identify yourself and your organization so we know the questions come from within the sector. Of course, no identifying information will ever appear in the column.Send your questions to help@charityvillage.com with the subject line "Ethics Q & A". In this month's column, Jane looks at the conflict of interest that can arise when a charity's founder also chairs the board of directors. Find out more at: www.charityvillage.com/cv/news/ethics.asp.
November 24, 2003
Last week, the Winnipeg Foundation approved a record-setting $6 million grant in support of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights project. It is the largest grant ever made by the foundation in its 82-year history. "Our Board has given this decision very careful consideration and we believe that this national museum symbolizes the kind of Winnipeg and the kind of Canada that we want for the future," said foundation CEO Richard Frost. The concept for the museum was conceived by the late Israel Asper. It will examine the development of human rights in a historical and global context, focusing on the experience of Canadians. For more information, visit: www.wpgfdn.org/news_20031120_1.php.
November 24, 2003
The recipient of this year's VanCity Credit Union award is a Vancouver drop-in centre for sex trade workers. The WISH (Women's Information Safe House) Drop-In Centre will use the $1 million award to open a 24/7 shelter and wellness centre offering a permanent women's health clinic and refuge from the streets. "The murder and disappearance of so many sex workers in Washington State, Vancouver, and Edmonton are a painful indicator of just how vulnerable these women are," said Mary Wreglesworth, chair of the WISH board of directors. "This is not about supporting or promoting prostitution; this is about giving support and showing basic human decency to women - our daughters, sisters and friends - who need help." Currently, the centre provides a safe haven for up to 200 female sex trade workers each night in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. For more information, visit: www.vancity.com/menuId/53454.
Fast Fact: Majority of women support cause-related shopping
November 24, 2003
This holiday season, 71% of American consumers say they are likely to consider a company's reputation for supporting causes when purchasing gifts, an 11% increase over last year. More than three-quarters of women (77%) are likely to consider a company's reputation when purchasing gifts, compared to 64% of men. As well, 65% of female shoppers say they plan to purchase a product in which a percentage of the price is donated to a cause, compared to 54% of male consumers. Women are also more likely to buy holiday gifts this year from retailers that support social issues (60% vs. 49%). -- Cone
November 24, 2003
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), the largest network of public foundations in the country, and BMO Financial Group announced the first and most widely available philanthropic program of its kind in Canada. Supporting Your Community aims to create more opportunities for donors to make charitable contributions that have a lasting local impact. With a minimum donation of $25,000, Canadian donors can create their own charitable fund through the program. "Donors want to play a more direct and long-term role in their charitable giving and they want to make a real difference in the community," said Monica Patten, CFC's president and CEO. "We hope this program will encourage even more Canadian philanthropists to step forward and contribute to their communities in a meaningful way." For more information, visit: www.community-fdn.ca.
November 24, 2003
The faculty of applied science at the University of British Columbia received an in-kind donation last week worth $240 million, the largest donation of its sort in the university's history. The gift of computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, hardware, and training came from a corporate alliance consisting of General Motors, EDS Canada and Sun Microsystems. "This represents an important investment that will bring enormous benefits to the faculty, the university and industry, but most especially to the students," said faculty dean Michael Isaacson. The gift was made under the banner of Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE). Its purpose is to support academic institutions worldwide with computer-based engineering tools to prepare mechanical designers, engineers, and analysts for work in industry. For more information, visit: www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca.
November 24, 2003
The annual Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services were presented last week in Toronto. The recipient of this year's $20,000 overall Award for Excellence is Community Living Campbellford/Brighton of Campbellford, Ontario. Other award recipients include: Sarnia-Lambton Rebound, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Victoria, Boys and Girls Clubs of Niagara, YMCA of Sarnia Lambton, Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, Simon House Residence Society, Vancouver Meals Society (A Loving Spoonful), Seymour Community Services Society, and Cornwall Alternative School. The Donner Awards is Canada's largest nonprofit recognition program, with $65,000 presented annually to agencies in nine categories. For more information and complete details about this year's winners, visit: www.fraserinstitute.ca/shared/readmore.asp?sNav=nr&id=567.
November 24, 2003
The Calgary Health Trust received an anonymous donation of $1 million that will benefit people receiving treatment for respiratory illnesses. The gift will help create a Centre of Excellence for Multimodal Thoracic Endoscopy, which will offer new diagnostic options for patients with illnesses such as lung cancer and pulmonary hypertension. "Without the generosity of this donor, the creation of this centre would not be possible and the Calgary Health Region would not be able to recruit the kind of world class leadership that this centre requires," said Eva Friesen, CEO for the Trust. "This is a great example of how a donor's passion and commitment can be matched with the region's needs." For more information, visit: www.crha-health.ab.ca/newslink/nl_111803respiratory.html.
November 24, 2003
A new survey finds that more than 80% of Americans aged 45 and older are involved in helping others without pay, either formally through an agency or on an informal, independent basis. Thirty percent of respondents also said that since 9/11, they felt a stronger need to volunteer, with elderly people (56%), children (47%), and neighbourhoods (42%) attracting the most volunteer interest. In addition to volunteering, 87% of people reported making a donation of some sort in the last year. -- AARP
November 24, 2003
A new service hopes to put an end to unwanted telephone calls and letters to deceased individuals. The Bereavement Register Canada remove names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the deceased from databases, mailing lists, and telemarketing files. The service is free to consumers who register basic information about the deceased, either recent or historical, via the Register's web site, or through local funeral service professionals. The goal is to suppress unwanted telemarketing that often distresses people who are grieving. For more information, visit: www.the-bereavement-register.ca.
November 24, 2003
Making IT Work for Volunteers (MITW), an initiative of the Ontario government and the Information Technology Association of Canada, is moving to a new stage in its development and is currently conducting a service review that will enable it to create a plan for its future. As part of the review process, MITW is seeking input about its services, and about organizations' technology-related needs and priorities. To participate in the 12-minute survey, visit: www.volunteersonline.ca/ survey.
November 24, 2003
Disabled young people will once again have the chance to skate with their hockey heroes. Last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they would reinstate their annual Easter Seals skate, which will take place on January 18th. The move came following a public backlash over an earlier decision by the Leafs to cancel the 22-year-old tradition because $68,000 of the $170,000 raised through donations last year went toward staging the event. "We're very excited that we'll be able to make more money to help kids with physical disabilities and their families, more Easter Seal kids will get to skate with the players and more corporate sponsors have come on board," said Charlotte Gibson, president and CEO of the Easter Seal Society. For more information, visit: www.easterseals.org.
November 17, 2003
We're pleased to announce that Dan Crawford has joined the CharityVillage.com team as our new recruitment advertising account manager for Alberta. Based in Calgary, we've lured Dan out of an early retirement and a busy volunteer schedule. He'll be helping to service our growing client base across the province. Find out a bit more about Dan in this profile: www.charityvillage.com/cv/about/dan.html.
November 17, 2003
Thanks to a $750,000 gift from husband-and-wife software engineers Michael Barnstijn and Louise MacCallum, a gallery at the new Canadian War Museum will bear the name of famous poet John McCrae. McCrae, author of In Flanders Fields, hails from Guelph, Ontario, as do Barnstijn and MacCallum, who are now retired from the Ontario company Research in Motion. The couple chose to honour McCrae by having lines from one of his lesser known poems, Disarmament, engraved on the wall of the new gallery: "Let us cease/From darkening with strife the fair world's light/We who are great in war be great in peace./No longer let us plead the cause by might." Mark O'Neill, the museum's corporate secretary, says these central lines from the poem are in keeping with the museum's aim not to glorify war, but to record Canada's military history in poignant ways. For more information about the museum, visit: warmuseum.ca/cwm/cwme.asp.
November 17, 2003
The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) is establishing a new Charities Advisory Committee based on recommendations in the final report from the Voluntary Sector Initiative's Joint Regulatory Table. The committee will provide regular advice, guidance, and research through contact and communication between the CCRA Charities Directorate and the charitable sector. Members will collaborate with other sector representatives in advising the Charities Directorate on administrative policy agenda, identifying and discussing emerging issues and trends, and communicating sector concerns to the CCRA. Applications must be submitted by December 23, 2003. For more information, visit: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/tax/charities/cac/menu-e.html.
November 17, 2003
The latest results of CyberTRENDS, a quarterly study that tracks Canadian attitudes towards the Internet, finds that 73% of Canadian adults consider the Internet to be an essential part of their lives. The study also reveals that 30% of Canadian adults have made a purchase over the Internet, and another 30% have used online banking or brokerages in the past three months. As well, 76% of those surveyed delete unsolicited e-mail/spam immediately, without even reading the subject line. -- ComQUEST Research
November 17, 2003
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), in partnership with Ford Motor Company of Canada, raised more than $800,000 at its Honouree of the Year Dinner. The event honoured Mr. and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II and Ford Motor Company for their international leadership in the support of research to find a cure for diabetes. Funds raised at the dinner will establish the Mr. & Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II and Ford Motor Company Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Proceeds from the fund will support Canadian research and clinical trials to find a cure for juvenile (type 1) diabetes. For more information about JDRF, visit: www.jdrf.ca.
November 17, 2003
Last week, more than 105,000 blind and visually impaired Canadians gained access to thousands of books, daily newspapers, and magazines when the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) launched its new digital library. The online library is the most advanced library of alternative formats in the world and a model for 175 other alternative-format libraries worldwide. It also contains the Children's Discovery Portal, the world's first portal of its kind for children who are blind. "For sighted people, technology makes access to information easier. For people like myself who are blind, it makes access possible," said Jim Sanders, president of the CNIB. "The CNIB Digital Library will open up worlds of opportunity and knowledge. For example, I can now read a newspaper the same day it hits the newsstand." For more information, visit: www.cnib.ca/library/whats_new/digital_library_release.htm.
November 17, 2003
The Canadian Peacebuilding Coordinating Committee (CPCC) has made available a new handbook for individuals and organizations that are working, or are planning to work, in regions or communities that may be affected by violent conflict. A Handbook for Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment is designed to help groups assess the ways in which the peace and conflict environment may affect an initiative or project, as well as the ways in which an initiative might affect the peace and conflict environment. To download the handbook, visit: action.web.ca/home/cpcc/en_whatsnew.shtml.
November 17, 2003
Researchers at Georgetown University reported a rise in donations to the Catholic Church in 2002, despite an economic downturn and a rash of scandals that plagued the organization. Catholics put an estimated $5.8 billion in Sunday collection baskets to support their local parishes in 2002, an increase of 4.9%. However, they did cut their pledges to bishops' annual appeals for diocesan operations by 2.3%, to $635 million. The overall increase contradicts a Gallup poll conducted in December 2002, in which 40% of all Catholics surveyed said they were contributing less money to the church because of the scandals. -- Georgetown University
November 17, 2003
As part of its Read To Achieve initiative, the Toronto Raptors are encouraging young people ages 8-20 to become literacy volunteers. TeamUp for Literacy recognizes the contributions of students who are actively promoting and supporting literacy in their schools and community. All volunteer activities should focus around literacy and all registered participants are eligible to receive prizes throughout the season, including Raptor tickets, autographed merchandise, the opportunity to watch pregame shoot-around, and in-arena recognition. For more information about TeamUp for Literacy, visit: www.nba.com/raptors/community/read_achieve.html.
November 17, 2003
The Maytree Foundation and Ideas that Matter released a new publication that examines ways of integrating immigrant skills into the Ontario economy. The report identifies ten concrete initiatives the new Ontario government should take to allow the province to benefit from the wealth of immigrant skills and experience. "Each idea has merit on its own. However, implemented in its entirety, the plan has the promise of creating meaningful and lasting change for immigrants and Ontarians," says Alan Broadbent, chair of the Maytree Foundation. A Ten Point Plan includes recommendations such as better assessment of academic credentials, expanding the federal student loan program, funding language training, and providing incentives to employers to become more active in the integration of immigrant skills. For more information or to download the report, visit: www.maytree.com/What's_New/WhatsNew.html.
November 17, 2003
Ashoka Canada recently elected two new fellows for 2003. Donna Morton and Nicole Rycroft join more than 1,200 other social entrepreneurs in 45 countries worldwide who are working on innovative solutions for addressing societal needs. Morton is bringing new economic tools to bear on pressing environmental and social problems by actively partnering with the corporate sector and modeling much-needed changes to the taxation system. Rycroft is ensuring the long-term survival of ancient frontier forests and preserving bio-diversity by reducing the market demand for old growth forest products while creating the market demand for ecologically viable alternatives. For more information, visit: www.ashoka.org/us-canada/fellows/can_fellows.cfm.
November 10, 2003
Last week, Artez Interactive, a Canadian leader in online fundraising solutions for nonprofits, announced the acquisition of Charity.ca. Artez will incorporate the Charity.ca online fundraising service within its operations and assures a seamless transition for Charity.ca's customer base of more than 800 Canadian charities. "The acquisition of Charity.ca will complement our existing products," said Philip King, president & CEO of Artez. "We now have the potential to provide services to not-for-profits of all types and sizes. Artez is uniquely positioned to deliver long-term value to Charity.ca customers." For more information, visit: www.charity.ca/press_release.htm.
November 10, 2003
According to a new study conducted for the Imagine Program of the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, Canadian MBA schools and are paying more attention to teaching corporate responsibility than ever before. Engaging Tomorrow's Business Leaders reveals that a significant number of Canadian business schools are making efforts to integrate corporate responsibility into their curricula. Eighty-nine percent of schools surveyed said that the importance of teaching corporate responsibility had increased in the past three years and many are now incorporating corporate responsibility into core business courses rather than teaching stand-alone courses. The report also points out that much of the momentum for this trend comes from within the schools themselves, as business students are expecting corporations to act ethically and give back to the community. To download a copy of the report in PDF format, visit: www.imagine.ca/pdf/Engaging_Tomorrows_Business_Leaders.pdf.
November 10, 2003
A survey of fundraising directors at the top 500 charities in the UK found that most consider e-mail and online fundraising only somewhat successful, and the least successful in a range of fundraising techniques. The survey asked fundraising directors to rate the performance of different fundraising techniques on a scale of one to five, with one being "unsuccessful" and five being "successful". Committed giving received the highest rating at 4.02, following by legacies (3.83), trusts/foundations (3.78), special events (3.72), direct marketing (3.72), public collections (2.85), and lotteries and gaming (2.83). Internet fundraising received an overall rating of 2.59, and e-mail came in at the very bottom with 2.39. -- Philanthropic Giving Index
November 10, 2003
The University of Montreal recently honoured a nonprofit company devoted to helping integrate the disabled into society. La Médaille de l'Université de Montréal was presented to Paul Foster, president of Unlimited Skills, to recognize the company's $1.25 million donation to support disabled students attending the university. For more information about the University of Montreal, visit: www.umontreal.ca.
November 10, 2003
Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard is donating $500,000 to a Winnipeg facility that helps in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute of Canada's Manitoba Breast Tumour Bank will use $400,000 for new research equipment and $100,000 towards an endowment. It is also expected that the facility will be renamed the Nygard International Breast Tumour Bank. "We know from our customers that breast cancer is their number one issue of concern," said Nygard. "Because of that we have stepped up our year-round campaign to sponsor breast cancer research." In the past decade, Nygard has donated more than $1 million annually to breast cancer causes.
November 10, 2003
There is some good news for female CEOs of large charities, a new American survey reveals. At organizations with budgets of more than $50 million, male executives made 37% more than women in 2002, an improvement compared to the 46% gap reported for the previous year. Organizations with budgets of $25-50 million had a gap of only 5%, a sharp decline from the 24% difference between male and female CEO salaries in the previous report. However, there was no good news for small charities - those with budgets of $250,000 or less. Female CEOs at small organizations received 18% less than men, an increase of 4% compared to the 2002 report. The survey also found that it is female executives who are more likely to run smaller charities. They head about 54% of charities with budgets of less than $1 million, while only 24% of charities with budgets of more than $5 million are run by women. -- Guidestar
November 10, 2003
As the holiday season approaches, many companies, government offices, and individuals will be looking for unique and meaningful cards and gifts for colleagues and friends. If your organization has an online gift shop or merchandise boutique, let us help you promote it in our CharityVillage.com Holiday Giving Guide. Canadian nonprofits are invited to send a brief description (30 words max.) and web address for their online shop and we will include a listing on our site free of charge. Send your listing, with the subject line 'Holiday Giving Guide' to help@charityvillage.com. To see the Guide, visit: www.charityvillage.com/cv/marketplace/holidaygg.html.
November 10, 2003
The city of Vancouver was named one of the cultural capitals of Canada for 2003 and will honour its established and developing artists through an awards program. The Vancouver Arts Awards will celebrate the achievements of established artists who have contributed to the creativity of the city over the years, as well as the promise of new artists who will be commissioned to complete a new work in their field. Awards will be presented in eight categories: design arts, culinary art, media and recording arts, performing arts, visual arts, writing and publishing, philanthropy, and People's Choice. The deadline for nominations is November 24. For more information, visit: www.vancouverartsawards.ca.
November 10, 2003
Retail giant Wal-Mart topped Forbes magazine's annual list of America's largest corporate givers. Its cash grants totalled $136 million in 2002, an increase of 17% from 2001. Altria Group and Ford Motor Company were tied for second place with $113 million in cash grants, a decrease of 7% and 18%, respectively. Other familiar names on the list were Exxon Mobil ($97 million), Target ($96 million), J.P. Morgan Chase ($93 million), Johnson & Johnson ($84 million), Wells Fargo ($82 million), Bank of America ($81 million), and Citigroup ($78 million). -- Forbes
November 10, 2003
A new study by Independent Sector and AARP looks at the giving and volunteering patterns of the baby boom population and the potential for Americans over the age of fifty to contribute to the nonprofit sector. Experience at Work: Volunteering and Giving Among Americans 50 and Over compares the philanthropic habits of Americans age 50-64 with those of retirees over the age of 65. The report finds that the younger population is more likely to have a college education, to have volunteered in their youth, and watched their parents volunteer. Within the next decade, this over-50 population is expected to become the most generous donors and have more time for volunteer activities as they approach retirement age. "Nonprofits would be well served to customize their approach to recruit these volunteers and demonstrate the value of their service to the individual volunteer and organization he or she serves," said Diana Aviv, president and CEO of Independent Sector. "If Experience at Work gives us one recommendation, it is that nonprofits ought to seize this opportunity to engage older Americans." For more information, visit: www.independentsector.org/media/experiencePR.html.
November 3, 2003
TD Canada Trust has signed on as a title sponsor of Canada's major jazz festivals. Last week, the bank announced that it will become the title sponsor of festivals in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. The multi-million dollar deal begins in 2004 and runs for four years. It will also offer smaller sponsorships to festivals in Victoria, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, and Montreal.Nine of the independent jazz festivals banded together earlier this year to co-operate in attracting key corporate sponsorship, particularly in the wake of Bill C-71, which prohibits tobacco company sponsorships. "We recognized that by working together and offering an integrated sponsorship package, we could be more effective and provide a corporate sponsor with a very appealing opportunity," said Patrick Taylor, Executive Director, Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival.
November 3, 2003
The results have been tallied and this year's SuperWalk for Parkinson's set a new record. Participants in 74 communities across Canada helped raise more than $1.47 million, a 16% increase over last year. "Continued and growing support from many communities in Canada raises the profile and success of this event each year as Parkinson Society Canada and its regional partners continue their roles within the Parkinson's community," said Roger Ali, national director of resource development. Funds raised from the event will support local services and research projects. For more information about the SuperWalk for Parkinson's, visit: www.superwalk.com.
November 3, 2003
The latest report from Statistics Canada reveals that charitable donations rose 6% in 2002 compared to the previous year. Canadians donated $5.8 billion last year, however the number of donors did not increase. Instead, the national median donation was $210, up from $200 the year before. Donors in Nunavut gave the most each, with a median donation of more than $400. Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador came second and third, with median donations of $330 and $310, respectively. Approximately one quarter of all Canadian tax-filers (5.5 million people) gave money to charity last year. Manitoba had the highest number of donors - 29% of their population. -- Statistics Canada
November 3, 2003
Hewlett-Packard (Canada) announced a $2 million endowment to the Schulich School of Business at York University. The endowment will be used to establish the Hewlett-Packard Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility. "It is imperative that the next generation of global business leaders graduate with not only the right business skills, but also the ethical depth they will need to do right by all stakeholders," said Carly Fiorina, HP chair and CEO. "This endowment reflects HP's strong belief that the academic community must continue to play a key role in the development of corporate leaders who will use corporate behaviour as a lever for positive social change." For more information about the Schulich School of Business, visit: www.schulich.yorku.ca.
November 3, 2003
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is launching a new fund designed to bring imaginative concepts of education and education delivery from teachers, administrators, and parents to the board. The Innovation Fund has an initial dedication of approximately $1.2 million for the 2003-2004 year and is being established to seek out new or more efficient ways to address the needs of students and their community. "The fund is built on the premise of excellence," said David Reid, Director of Education. "The Toronto District School Board provides an excellent education to our students every day. We strive to do nothing less. This invites those with a progressive idea to come forward and share it, and, if it has merit and promise, we will help them bring it to life." For more information, visit: www.tdsb.on.ca.
November 3, 2003
Legendary NHL goaltender Curtis Joseph is donating $280,000 to help kids better manage pain. The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation announced that a long-term pain management initiative will soon get underway thanks to Joseph's gift. Cujo's Kids Charitable Foundation supports an endowment in pain management at the hospital. The purpose of the fund is to support the area of pain management in the Department of Anaesthesia. For more information, visit: www.sick kids.ca/mediaroom/custom/cujo_oct03.asp.
November 3, 2003
Most Canadians want the federal government to institute "Do Not Call" and "Do Not Spam" registries, finds a recent poll. However, 60% of survey respondents said they would not be willing to pay to be on the lists, which would protect them against unsolicited telephone calls and e-mails from marketers. Three-quarters (75%) of respondents agreed with the statement "the federal government should institute a national 'Do Not Call' list that would forbid telemarketers, which does not include market research companies, from phoning people on the list." As well, almost 73% voiced support for a similar anti-spam list. -- Decima Research
November 3, 2003
Investors Group has made a three-year commitment to Volunteer Canada. Funds totaling more than $225,000 will be used to support National Volunteer Week. "There is no greater personal reward than to give freely of one's time and effort towards a cause you truly believe in," said Investors Group president and CEO Jeff Orr. "Volunteers are an integral part of the success of so many worthy charitable endeavours, and serve as the tireless engines that help these organizations continue to run. Giving back to our communities through the spirit of volunteerism is among the greatest reward a person can achieve." For more information about National Volunteer Week, visit: www.volunteer.ca.
November 3, 2003
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) launched a new program that will bring fresh water to thousands of people in Cameroon, Africa while also educating Canadian high school students about water issues. To help support the program, EWB has forged a unique partnership with Aeroplan. Aeroplan members can donate their Aeroplan Miles to support the new Water for the World program. "This partnership with Aeroplan will change people's lives in Cameroon by allowing them to gain access to clean water, and it allows us to communicate the importance of sustainable development to high school students across the country," said George Roter, EWB's co-CEO. "It really is a perfect fit: We have volunteers across Canada donating their time, and Aeroplan has enabled their members across Canada to donate their Miles." For more information, visit: www.ewb.ca.
November 3, 2003
According to a survey conducted by the Centre for Research and Information on Canada, 40% of Canadians would like any potential federal surplus to be used for increased social spending. If the funds were going to be dedicated to health care and education, 63% supported the idea, versus 24% who favoured debt reduction and 12% who supported tax cuts. The survey found that health, education and federal-provincial cooperation were the top three priorities in every province and territory. -- CRIC
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