The Institute for Media, Policy and Civil Society (IMPACS) is an organization committed to the expansion and protection of democracy and the strengthening of civil society. It has produced an election kit for the Charities and Democracy Project.
The objective of producing this kit is to get charities and non-profit organizations (and allies) to raise a question about the charities issue at all candidates meetings in this upcoming election. Please read the attached PDF to find out more about how to build awareness of the current restrictions on charities and advocacy.
Sample from the PDF:
How to use this kit:
This kit has materials to help you raise election candidates' awareness of the Charities and Democracy Project and convey your concerns about the current restrictions on charities and advocacy.
You have the opportunity to raise this issue in public forums and all-candidates meetings during the election campaign. All you need to do is ask one simple question. It's easy, and the components of this kit will help you do it.
In this kit you will find:
Overview of election activities: what charities can and can't do during an election campaign;
Tips on addressing all candidates during public meetings/debates;
Talking points for questioning candidates on Charities and Democracy;
Briefing note to leave behind with each candidate. Be sure to photocopy enough copies of this briefing note before you attend the meeting;
Feedback form that will help us see the big picture better.
Please review this kit and plan to attend an all-candidates meeting in your organization's riding. If you can't attend, encourage other allied organizations and community leaders to do so.
Related addresses:
URL 1: www.impacs.bc.ca
URL 2: www.impacs.bc.ca/charities
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