Tuesday, December 12, 2006

TheStar.com - Charity regulator would build trust

TheStar.com - Charity regulator would build trust: "Charity regulator would build trust
Dec. 12, 2006. 01:00 AM

Canadians are a generous bunch. Each year we donate billions of dollars to good causes, from food banks and social service organizations to hospitals and international development agencies. And as the holiday season approaches, even more of us are opening our wallets to charities.

But such big-heartedness requires public trust. Canadians need to know their hard-earned money is being well spent by the very agencies to which they give their cash. And while most charities are run honestly and efficiently, those that do not follow the rules unfairly stain the entire sector."

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