In order to understand exactly what these amendments are, and the impacts they will have on nonprofits, The Nonprofit Chamber, went right to the source at Consumer Services in the Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction for clarification.
The Alberta Charitable Fund-raising Act, also known as Bill 38, is a piece of legislation that regulates charitable fundraising activities in the province. It aims to protect the public from fraudulent or misleading solicitations and ensures that donors have sufficient information to make informed decisions when contributing to charitable organizations. The Act also establishes standards for charitable organizations and professional fund-raisers when soliciting contributions.