AFP Article on Charity Village - The Podium

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AFP Congress Poster Photo Op Action

Photo Op with NoToBillC470.com Poster

We've created a fun way for AFP Congress attendees to say no to Bill C-470.

Photo Op - tweet your shot / post to NoToBillC470.com /Send to your MP Click here to go to website We've invited attendees to look for this poster around the AFP Congress and then tweet or post their photos with the poster in opposition of Bill C-470. Exhibitors and Attendees can print the poster from the download on the website.

Humber College Article - Ken Wyman weighs in on Bill C-470

"With the holiday season approaching, the Humber postgraduate fundraising and volunteer management program is concerned about the image Bill C-470 gives charities.

Ken Wyman, fundraising and volunteer management program co-ordinator, said the bill paints the charity world as people who are “ripoff artists” that “exploit donors” when it’s actually filled with people who genuinely want to help others."

Read the full article by clicking here

CCCC Media Release - Opposes Bill C-470

CCCC Media Release

Paula Attfield opposes C-470 on Stephen Thomas blog

Say NO to Bill C-470

“Bill C-470 and the Backlash Against Fundraising” - by Malcolm Burrows

“Bill C-470 and the Backlash Against Fundraising” - by Malcolm Burrows

Call to Action

A simple action - 5 minutes of your time

See how your MP voted and send them a note telling them you don't agree with this bill

Click here: All the step are laid out here for you

CBC Radio show Ontario Today had massive response

Rita Celli mentioned that she had a remarkable response to yesterday's show.  It is good to hear that people are giving this issue some thought.

Here is the link to the CBC podcast if you want to hear Albina's comments and rebuttals by leaders in the not-for-profit sector, Bob Bell and Don McCreesh.
CBC Podcast - Ontario Today