The relationships between governments and the voluntary sector in Canada are long-standing and complex. Beginning with an historical overview of developments in voluntary sector-government relations from 1600 to 1930, High Ideals and Noble Intentions goes on to explore more recent events and to bring present day policy and practice into focus. Peter R. Elson examines critical historical events in the relationship between the federal government and the voluntary sector which continue to exert their influence. He demonstrates through in-depth case studies that these events are critical to unders

High Ideals and Noble Intentions

The chapters in this collection offer compelling and candid analyses of the realities of nonprofit funding in Western Canada.

Funding Policies and the Nonprofit Sector in Western Canada

Ouvrage clé permettant de comprendre le rôle politique des fondations subventionnaires, le présent collectif est la première grande synthèse de l’histoire de la philanthropie canadienne et québécoise. Dès le début du XXe siècle, la dimension sociopolitique des organisations philanthropiques a été remise en question: quelle légitimité d’action pouvaient avoir des acteurs privés fortunés dans le domaine de l’entraide? Cet ouvrage répond à cette question en se basant sur une variété de travaux.

Les fondations philanthropiques:de nouveaux acteurs politiques?

This book is a turning point in the evolution of Canada's philanthropic landscape - a testament to new and ground-breaking knowledge that reflects a distinct Canadian foundation sector. Explore established and emerging landscapes, Indigenous perspectives on philanthropy and creative and innovative pathways to change.