V o l u n t a r y Sector Initiative
S ector
An Accord
Between the
Government of Canada
and the
Voluntary Sector
December 2001
Voluntary Sector
An Accord
Between the
Government of Canada
and the
Voluntary Sector
December 2001
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Canada. Voluntary Sector Task Force
An Accord between the Government of Canada and the voluntary sector
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Title on added t.p.: Accord entre le gouvernement du Canada et le
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ISBN 0-662-66216-4
Cat. No. CP32-75/2001
1. Voluntarism — Government policy — Canada.
2. Nonprofit organizations — Government policy — Canada.
3. Charities — Government policy — Canada.
I. Canada. Privy Council Office.
II. Title.
III. Title: Accord entre le gouvernement du Canada et le
secteur bénévole et communautaire.
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Foreword
The Government of Canada and the The joint process that led to the Accord
voluntary sector have a long history of reflects the strong links between the
working together for the common good voluntary sector and the Government
of Canadians. We share a commitment of Canada. The work of the Joint
to improving the quality of life in Accord Table, which was responsible
Canada and to fostering the develop- for drafting the document and
ment of vibrant, healthy communities. consulting across Canada, was open
Our relationship is built on a sound and respectful. The Accord itself will,
foundation of trust and mutual respect. we believe, encourage everyone to
continue on this path.
Over a year ago, we launched the
Voluntary Sector Initiative, a joint We view the Accord as a step toward
endeavour to better serve Canadians the enhancement of the relationship
by strengthening the capacity of the between the voluntary sector and the
voluntary sector and enhancing the Government of Canada. We must
relationship between the voluntary now take the next step and put this
sector and the Government of Canada. agreement into practice. It will be
The Reference Group of Ministers on judged a success when it results in a
the Voluntary Sector provided oversight more effective working relationship
on behalf of the Government of based on the shared values and
Canada. A Voluntary Sector Steering principles outlined in the Accord.
Group performed a parallel function
We look forward to continuing our
on behalf of the voluntary sector. A
shared journey on the basis of this
key element of the Initiative has been
Accord and to building the next stage
the joint development of this Accord,
of our relationship for the benefit
a document to guide the relationship,
of Canadians.
making it clearer, making it better.
The Honourable Lucienne Robillard Marlene Deboisbriand
Chair, Reference Group of Ministers Chair, Voluntary Sector Steering Group1
on the Voluntary Sector1
1
List of members included in Annex
iii
Letter of transmittal
It is with great pleasure that we present departments and agencies of the
this Accord Between the Government Government of Canada offered their
of Canada and the Voluntary Sector. views. Special effort was also made
to reach rural Canadians and visible
The purpose of the Accord is to
minorities. Provincial and territorial
strengthen the ability of both the
officials and representatives from
Government of Canada and the volun-
Aboriginal groups, the private sector,
tary sector to better serve Canadians.
labour unions and the academic
We believe that this Accord moves
community were consulted.
the two sectors toward greater
mutual understanding and provides What emerged was a remarkable
the framework within which the consensus about the content of the
relationship can develop and evolve. Accord and the values, principles and
commitments necessary for a stronger
The Accord document was written by a
relationship between the Government
working group, the Joint Accord Table,
of Canada and the voluntary sector.
comprising fourteen individuals from
the Government of Canada and the We want to thank the more than
voluntary sector. The Table members 2,000 Canadians who participated in
were selected to reflect a cross-section the consultation process. It is our hope
of federal government departments that the Accord will lead not only to
and the voluntary sector. more effective and fruitful relations
between the voluntary sector and the
To ensure that a broad range of view-
Government of Canada, but also to a
points was heard, the Joint Accord
greater understanding of the important
Table held two rounds of consultations
contribution made by the voluntary
during the summer and fall of 2001.
sector to our quality of life.
People from a wide range of voluntary
sector organizations and from the
iv
We also wish to thank the staff This includes a plan for monitoring and
members, from the Voluntary Sector reporting on progress and draft codes
Initiative Secretariat and the Voluntary or standards of good practice to help
Sector Task Force of the Privy Council guide future interactions.
Office, who provided content and
Since the consultations indicated
logistical support to the Joint Accord
wide acceptance and support for the
Table. They carried out their work in
content and purpose of the Accord,
a professional manner, displaying the
we are proud to commend it to the
spirit of collaboration that the Accord
Government of Canada and the
hopes to build.
voluntary sector.
The Joint Accord Table will dedicate the
coming months to developing recom-
mendations to implement the Accord.
Lynne Toupin Bill McCloskey
Sector Co-chair Government Co-chair
Joint Accord Table2 Joint Accord Table2
2 List of Table members included in Annex
v
Table of Contents
Introduction
Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Parties to this Accord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Scope of the Accord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reason for the Accord – Why and Why Now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Process Leading to an Accord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Accord
I Purpose of the Accord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
II Values
Democracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Active Citizenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Equality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Social Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
III Principles
Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interdependence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dialogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Co-operation and Collaboration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accounting to Canadians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IV Commitments to Action
Shared Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Government of Canada Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Voluntary Sector Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
V Taking the Accord Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Annex A – Reference Group of Ministers on the Voluntary Sector . . . . . . . . 12
Annex B – Voluntary Sector Steering Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Annex C – Joint Accord Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1
Introduction
CONTEXT children in need. All of these began
as voluntary initiatives. Today, both
Every day in Canada, volunteers
the public and voluntary sectors
and staff working in thousands of
are involved in the delivery of
voluntary sector organizations are
these services.
actively involved in making a difference
in improving their communities. This is Voluntary sector organizations bring
the Canadian way. The voluntary sector3 their knowledge, expertise and compas-
is one of three pillars that constitute sion in working with communities and
Canadian society, together with the individuals to public policy debates and
public4 and private sectors. Our quality identify priorities to governments. By
of life, our economic strength and the encouraging people to participate and
vitality of our democratic institutions work together for common causes, the
depend on the vibrancy of these sector strengthens citizen engagement,
interdependent sectors and the support gives voice to the voiceless, allows
they provide to one another. for multiple perspectives to be heard
on a variety of issues, and provides
Voluntary sector groups touch virtually
opportunities for people to practice
all aspects of our society from social
the skills of democratic life.
justice, human rights, environment,
health and faith to arts and culture, The voluntary sector provides
sports and recreation. They deliver opportunities for millions of volunteers
services critical to Canadians, advocate to contribute to the life of their com-
for common causes, support economic munities. The term “volunteer” refers
and community development in Canada to all who work by choice, without
and worldwide, and raise funds. remuneration, on causes or for people
outside their personal sphere. People
The voluntary sector has also been
volunteer formally, through organiza-
instrumental in the development of
tions, or informally by participating
most of the public services we rely on
and helping others. Volunteering takes
today as essential aspects of a caring
different forms in different cultures and
society – schools, hospitals, assistance
different regions of the country. People
to the disadvantaged, and care for
3 The voluntary sector – also described as non-profit, third sector, non-governmental, community-based,
and charitable sector.
4 The public sector includes all levels of government – federal, provincial, territorial, regional and local.
2 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
work and volunteer in the voluntary Although many voluntary sector
sector because they are committed organizations rely on paid staff to
to making a difference and believe carry out their work, all depend on
deeply in the work they are doing. volunteers, at least on their boards
of directors.
Aboriginal people have a special place
in Canadian society, and the content The voluntary sector is large, consisting
of this framework agreement needs to of an estimated 180,000 non-profit
be interpreted or applied differently to organizations (of which 80,000 are
reflect their point of view. registered as charities) and hundreds
of thousands more volunteer groups
Volunteers are involved in all three
that are not incorporated. In 2000,
sectors5 but it is the voluntary sector
6.5 million people volunteered their
that has been built by volunteers and
time to a voluntary sector organization
continues to do the most to mobilize
and the sector employed a further
their efforts. The rich network of organ-
1.3 million people. This diverse
izations, called the voluntary sector,
multitude of organizations ranges
helps make Canada the humane, caring
from small community-based groups to
and prosperous nation it is and is one
large, national umbrella organizations
of the strengths for which Canada is
and includes such organizations as
known around the world.
neighbourhood associations, service
clubs, advocacy coalitions, food banks,
THE PARTIES shelters, transition houses, symphonies
TO THIS ACCORD and local sports clubs.
The Voluntary Sector
The Government of Canada
This Accord applies to the voluntary
This Accord applies to the departments
sector. This sector consists of organiza-
and agencies of the Government
tions that exist to serve a public benefit,
of Canada.
are self-governing, do not distribute
any profits to members, and depend Almost every aspect of Canadian
to a meaningful degree on volunteers. life is in some way affected by the
Membership or involvement in these Government of Canada. Every day,
organizations is not compulsory, and millions of Canadians rely on essential
they are independent of, and institution- services provided by the Government
ally distinct from the formal structures of Canada including national security,
of government and the private sector. peacekeeping, protection of rights
5 Paid staff also work in all three sectors. Many are represented by labour unions that also provide fora
where employees can take part in activities of benefit to them, their organization or their community.
INTRODUCTION 3
and freedoms, protection of the regulatory, economic and social context
environment, protection of the health it shapes. It acknowledges that there are
of Canadians, maintenance of national circumstances where the Government of
parks and treasures, communication Canada and voluntary sector organiza-
and technology development, trans- tions may advocate different courses of
portation guidelines and services, policy action or choose to tackle issues
and many more. of common interest separately.
The Government of Canada also plays This Accord does not compel the
an important role in the development Government of Canada and the volun-
of Canadian and global economies. tary sector to work together; rather, it
Further, it sustains relations with other outlines the values and principles that
countries. Finally, the Government will govern the relationship when they
of Canada makes laws and rules that choose to work together.
apply to all and affect many aspects
of Canadians’ daily lives. REASON FOR THE
ACCORD – WHY
SCOPE OF AND WHY NOW
THE ACCORD The voluntary sector and the
The Accord’s focus is on the relation- Government of Canada share a long
ship between the voluntary sector tradition of joining forces to achieve
and the Government of Canada. Both common goals. Both sides believe,
the Government of Canada and the however, that there is benefit in
voluntary sector have relationships formalizing the relationship with
with other levels of government an Accord that will facilitate greater
(provincial, territorial, local), private mutual understanding and more
sector entities and labour unions. co-operative ways of working together.
Each of these relationships has its
A number of factors have led to the
own history and dynamics. The
development of this Accord:
Accord recognizes the importance
of these relationships but it does • At the end of the millennium,
not apply to them. globalization, an increasingly
diverse population, new economic
The Accord also recognizes that many
and social realities, and changing
voluntary sector organizations do not
government roles resulted in
work directly with the Government
increased pressure on the voluntary
of Canada but are affected by the
sector which in turn led the sector
4 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
and the Government of Canada to THE PROCESS
search for better ways of working LEADING TO
together and with others. AN ACCORD
• The last decade also saw a greatly In 1995, twelve national umbrella
increased awareness of the voluntary organizations covering most parts of
sector and the contribution it makes the voluntary sector came together as
to civil society in giving voice to the Voluntary Sector Roundtable (VSR)
citizens, identifying important and to strengthen the voice of the sector. Its
emerging issues, shaping policies goals were to enhance the relationship
and providing important services. between the sector and the Government
The concept of the “voluntary sector of Canada, to strengthen the sector’s
as a sector” has been growing in capacity and to improve the legal
the public consciousness and in and regulatory framework governing
the sector. the sector.
• Both the voluntary sector and the In 1999, the VSR released the final
Government of Canada are large report of an independent panel of
and diverse. It is important for inquiry it commissioned in 1997 to
each to know what to expect and study issues of accountability and
to appreciate the roles, goals, and governance in the voluntary sector.
perspectives of the other. Known as the “Broadbent Panel”,
the report it prepared was called
• A number of provinces and other Building on Strength: Improving
countries have seen benefits from Governance and Accountability in
setting out in writing the vision Canada’s Voluntary Sector. This report
and expectations of the relationship contained 41 recommendations for the
between their governments and the voluntary sector and for governments
voluntary sector. For example, in that would strengthen the sector’s
1998, the development of Compacts ability to function effectively.
between governments and the
voluntary sector in the United During this same period, the
Kingdom attracted worldwide Government of Canada was also
interest. looking at its relationship with the
voluntary sector. The Government
recognized the need for a strong and
INTRODUCTION 5
vital voluntary sector if it was to meet on its content and approach took place
its goal of improved quality of life for across Canada during the summer and
Canadians. fall of 2001. People from a wide range
of voluntary sector organizations, and
Following the release of the Broadbent
others with an interest in the sector,
Panel report, voluntary sector members
offered their views and advice on the
and federal officials met in three
proposed Accord and what it could
groups, called “joint tables”, to make
mean for their organizations and their
recommendations on sector/government
communities. Federal departments and
relationships, to strengthen the volun-
agencies of the Government of Canada
tary sector’s capacity, and to improve
were also consulted. Labour unions,
regulations and legislation. They
business entities, Aboriginal organiza-
tabled a report in August 1999
tions, groups representing visible
called Working Together, containing
minorities, academic institutions and
26 recommendations for action.
policy and research think tanks were
The 1999 Speech from the Throne also invited to provide their views. Many
reinforced the Government’s commit- individuals also sent their comments.
ment to build its relationship with the
The idea of an Accord was well
voluntary sector. This was followed in
received and there was broad consensus
June 2000, with the Government of
on the values and principles presented
Canada’s announcement of funding for
in the Accord. It is on the basis of this
the Voluntary Sector Initiative, which
broad involvement and support that
included the development of an Accord.
this Accord is recommended to the
The Joint Accord Table was established voluntary sector and the Government
with a mandate to develop an Accord, of Canada.
consult widely on it, and then develop
and consult on measures required to
put it into practice. The draft Accord
was developed and broad consultations
6 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
The Accord
I. PURPOSE OF THE ACCORD interrelated and together create the
climate for improving and enhancing
The purpose of the Accord is to
the lives of all Canadians:
strengthen the ability of both the
voluntary sector and the Government Democracy – upholding the right to
of Canada to better serve Canadians. associate freely, to express views freely
and to engage in advocacy.
The strength of this Accord derives from
the joint work that produced it. While Active Citizenship – welcoming the
the Accord is not a legal document, it is active involvement or engagement
designed to guide the evolution of the of individuals and communities in
relationship by identifying the common shaping society whether through
values, principles and commitments that political or voluntary activity or both.
will shape future practices. It focuses on
what unites the two sectors, honours the Equality – respecting the rights
contributions of both, and respects their of Canadians under the Canadian
unique strengths and different ways Charter of Rights and Freedoms and
of working. the Canadian Human Rights Act, and
the rights of individuals worldwide
The Accord represents a public as defined by the United Nations
commitment to more open, transparent, Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
consistent and collaborative ways of
working together. When working Diversity – respecting the rich
together, the Government of Canada variety of cultures, languages,
and the voluntary sector seek to fulfil identities, interests, views, abilities,
the commitments set out in the Accord and communities in Canada.
and in so doing enhance the quality
Inclusion – welcoming the expression
of life of all Canadians.
and representation of diversity and
II. VALUES
upholding the right of each to speak
and be heard.
The Accord is based on the following
six Canadian values that are most Social Justice – ensuring the full
relevant to the relationship between participation in the social, economic
the Government of Canada and the and political life of communities.
voluntary sector. These values are
THE ACCORD 7
III. PRINCIPLES Interdependence
The Accord is based on guiding The voluntary sector and the
principles: Government of Canada recognize that:
Independence • The actions of one can directly or
The Government of Canada and the indirectly affect the other, since both
voluntary sector are autonomous, often share the same objective of
have unique strengths and separate common good, operate in the same
accountabilities, and agree that: areas of Canadian life, and serve
the same clients; and
• The Government of Canada is
accountable to all Canadians for its • Each has complex and important
actions and has a responsibility to relationships with others (business,
identify issues of national concern labour, provincial, territorial and
and mobilize resources to address local governments, etc.) and the
them, establish policies and make Accord is not meant to affect these
decisions in the best interest of other relationships.
all Canadians; Dialogue
• Voluntary sector organizations are The voluntary sector and the
accountable to their supporters and Government of Canada, recognizing
to those they serve in providing that sharing of ideas, perspectives,
services, organizing activities and and experiences contributes to better
giving collective voice at the local, understanding, improved identification
national and international level; of priorities, and sound public policy,
• The independence of voluntary sector agree that:
organizations includes their right • Dialogue should be open, respectful,
within the law to challenge public informed, sustained, and welcome
policies, programs and legislation a range of viewpoints;
and to advocate for change; and
• Dialogue should be carried out in
• Advocacy is inherent to debate and a way which respects each party’s
change in a democratic society and, confidential information, and builds
subject to the above principles, it and maintains trust; and
should not affect any funding
relationship that might exist. • Appropriately designed processes and
governance structures are necessary
to achieve sustained dialogue.
8 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
Co-operation and Collaboration Canadians. In moving into the future
the following commitments will be
The Government of Canada and the essential.
voluntary sector agree that the social
fabric of communities is strengthened Shared Commitments
and civic engagement is increased
The voluntary sector and the
when they work together to address
Government of Canada commit to:
issues of mutual concern, and that:
• Act in a manner consistent with the
• Working together to identify
values and principles in this Accord;
common priorities or complementary
objectives will help facilitate • Develop the mechanisms and
co-operation and collaboration; and processes required to put the
Accord into action;
• Working relationships should be
flexible and respect what others • Work together as appropriate to
contribute and the challenges and achieve shared goals and objectives;
constraints under which they operate. and
Accounting to Canadians • Promote awareness and understand-
ing of the contributions that each
In addition to their separate account-
makes to Canadian society.
abilities, the voluntary sector
and the Government of Canada are Government of Canada
accountable for maintaining the trust Commitments
and confidence of Canadians by:
The Government of Canada
• Ensuring transparency, high commits to:
standards of conduct and sound
management in their work • Recognize and consider the
together; and implications of its legislation,
regulations, policies and programs
• Monitoring and reporting on on voluntary sector organizations
the results. including the importance of funding
policies and practices for the further
IV. COMMITMENTS TO ACTION
development of the relationship and
The values and principles of the Accord the strengthening of the voluntary
are the starting point for the develop- sector’s capacity;
ment of the relationship. Success in
• Recognize its need to engage the
building the relationship will depend
voluntary sector in open, informed
on the actions and practices of both
and sustained dialogue in order
the Government of Canada and the
that the sector may contribute its
voluntary sector for the benefit of all
experience, expertise, knowledge,
THE ACCORD 9
and ideas in developing better public • Appropriate organizational structures
policies and in the design and in the Government of Canada and
delivery of programs; and the voluntary sector to give effect
to the provisions of the Accord;
• Address the issue of ministerial
responsibility for the continued • Processes for monitoring the Accord,
development of the relationship reporting to Canadians on the status
with the voluntary sector. of the relationship and the results
that have been achieved, resolving
Voluntary Sector Commitments disputes, agreeing on next steps, and
The voluntary sector commits to: discussing the strategic opportunities
for future collaboration;
• Continue to identify important
or emerging issues and trends in • Codes or standards of good practice
communities, and act on them or to help guide interactions between
bring them to the attention of the government departments and
Government of Canada; voluntary sector organizations on
aspects of the relationship such as
• Serve as a means for the voices and policy dialogue, funding, and other
views of all parts of the voluntary issues as identified;
sector to be represented to and heard
by the Government of Canada, • A regular meeting between Ministers
ensuring that the full depth and and sector representatives to discuss
diversity of the sector is reached the results that have been achieved;
and engaged; and and
• Address the issue of responsibility • Ongoing actions to increase
for the continued development of awareness about the Accord within
the relationship with the Government the sector and the Government of
of Canada. Canada, and among Canadians.
V. TAKING THE The goal is that the Accord and its
ACCORD FORWARD implementation plan will provide an
enabling framework that will help the
The Accord is the beginning of a jour- voluntary sector and the Government
ney. Measures are needed to implement of Canada better serve Canadians.
its provisions. The voluntary sector and
the Government of Canada agree to
develop in a timely fashion:
10 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
Conclusion
Canadians expect strong, vibrant realize their potential. To better serve
and engaged communities, and seek Canadians and help them achieve the
to build a solid, just and inclusive society they want, the Government
society where values and principles of Canada and the voluntary sector
count, where the full range of human seek to strengthen their relationship.
activities is encouraged, and where The Accord is the starting point of
individuals and communities can that journey.
CONCLUSION 11
Annex A
REFERENCE GROUP OF MINISTERS
ON THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Chair:
The Honourable Lucienne Robillard
President of the Treasury Board and
Minister responsible for Infrastructure
The Honourable Herbert Eser Gray The Honourable Jane Stewart
Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Human Resources
Development
The Honourable Brian Tobin
Minister of Industry The Honourable Maria Minna
Minister for International Cooperation
The Honourable Sheila Copps
Minister of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Hedy Fry
Secretary of State (Multiculturalism)
The Honourable Allan Rock (Status of Women)
Minister of Health
The Honourable Martin Cauchon
Minister of National Revenue and
Secretary of State (Economic
Development Agency for the
Regions of Québec)
12 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
Annex B
VOLUNTARY SECTOR STEERING GROUP
Paddy Bowen Colleen Kelly
Executive Director Executive Director
Volunteer Canada* Volunteer Vancouver
Marlene Deboisbriand Victor Lachance
Chair, Voluntary Sector Steering Group President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer and Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport*
Senior Vice President
United Way of Canada-Centraide Marcel Lauzière
Canada* Executive Director
Canadian Council on Social
Colleen Ford Development*
Executive Director
Canadian Parks and Recreation Suzanne Lawson
Association* National Executive Director
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society
Bonnie Greene* of Canada
Program Director, Division of Mission
United Church of Canada Susan Lewis
President
Al Hatton United Way of Winnipeg
Executive Director
The Coalition of National Voluntary Don McCreesh
Organizations* Chair, Board of Directors
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Patrick Johnston
President and Chief Executive Officer Esperanza Moreno
Canadian Centre for Philanthropy* Deputy Director
Canadian Council for
Sol Kasimer International Cooperation*
Chief Executive Officer, YMCA Canada
for the Health Charities Council Ann Mowatt
of Canada* Past Chair, Board of Directors
The Coalition of National
Voluntary Organizations
* denotes member organization or representative of the Voluntary Sector Roundtable
ANNEX 13
Martha Parker Megan Williams
Executive Director National Director
Volunteer Calgary Canadian Conference of the Arts*
Monica Patten Bob Wyatt
President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Director
Community Foundations of Canada* The Muttart Foundation
Lucie Rémillard Canadian Environmental Network*
President and Executive Director
Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation Dr. Anu Bose
Representative of the National Visible
Penelope Rowe Minority Reference Group
Chief Executive Officer of the Voluntary
Community Services Council, Sector Initiative Secretariat
Newfoundland & Labrador
Doreen Saulis
Lynne Toupin Representative of the Aboriginal
Chief Executive Officer Reference Group of the Voluntary
Canadian Co-operative Association Sector Initiative Secretariat
Michael Weil
President and Chief Executive Officer
Montreal YMCA
* denotes member organization or representative of the Voluntary Sector Roundtable
14 An Accord Between the Government of Canada and the Voluntary Sector
Annex C
JOINT ACCORD TABLE The Table is composed of an equal
number of government officials and
The Joint Accord Table was formed
members of the voluntary sector and
in the fall of 2000 as part of the
is jointly co-chaired. The work that it
Voluntary Sector Initiative. The
produces is a result of consensus
mandate of the Table was to develop
between the sectors.
the current framework document – the
Accord – and associated monitoring The Government of Canada officials
and reporting measures that will and members of the voluntary sector
improve the way the Government of who developed this Accord are:
Canada and the voluntary sector work
together for the benefit of Canadians.
Lynne Toupin (co-chair) Bill McCloskey (co-chair)
Chief Executive Officer Assistant Commissioner
Canadian Co-operative Association Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Huguette Beauchamp Guillaume Bissonnette1
Présidente General Director
Association québécoise de défense Finance Canada
des droits des personnes retraitées
et préretraitées
Colleen Ford Kristine Burr
Executive Director Assistant Deputy Solicitor General
Canadian Parks and Recreation Solicitor General Canada
Association
Al Hatton Matthew King2
Executive Director Assistant Deputy Minister
The Coalition of National Voluntary Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Organizations
Wayne Helgason Martha Nixon
Executive Director Assistant Deputy Minister
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Graham Stewart Jean-Guy Saint-Martin
Executive Director Assistant Deputy Minister
John Howard Society of Canada Canada Economic Development
Elaine Teofilovici Susan Scotti
Chief Executive Officer Assistant Deputy Minister
YWCA of/du Canada Human Resources Development Canada
1 Guillaume Bissonnette replaced by: 2 Matthew King replaced by:
Réal Bouchard Eva Kmiecic
Director Deputy Commissioner
Finance Canada Royal Canadian Mounted Police
September 2001 September 2001
The development and publication of this Accord document by the Joint Accord
Table was made possible through the strong support received from a dedicated
team composed of staff from the Voluntary Sector Task Force (Privy Council Office)
and the Voluntary Sector Initiative Secretariat. They guided the research and
development of the Accord and provided expertise, knowledge and advice to the
Joint Accord Table members throughout the process.
The team members who provided this dedicated support were:
Susan Carter
Joanne Cousineau
Gary Evans
Susan Fletcher
Georges Grujic
Rebecca Hales
Kate Humpage
Micheline Lavoie
Peter Mathieson
Many other people were instrumental in providing policy, communication,
and consultation support essential to the success of the project.
Observer to the Joint Accord Table: Susan Phillips, Associate Professor,
Carleton University.
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