SSVP CANADA NEWS - November 24, 2021

NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Celebrating 175 years of helping persons in need in Canada

Saturday November 13, 2021, in Québec City, celebrations were held for the 175^th anniversary of the founding of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada in 1846.

To commemorate the event, a special Mass was celebrated followed by a banquet. With the Mass, the Society in Canada was placed under the holy protection of Saint Marguerite d’Youville, Mother of Universal Charity.

BRITISH COLUMBIA FLOODS

British Colombia has been severally hit by extreme weather events during 2021. In November, severe downpours have resulted in catastrophic associated flooding which will take months to recover; not only have people lost their homes, they've also lost their jobs, their schools and their communities. Conferences and councils in British Columbia are working to assist in whatever way possible; in the lower mainland and in the Kamloops and Okanagan regions, they are responding to the influx of people needing assistance.

A National Emergency appeal has been established to assist with the need. Donations via “Donate” on the National web page; please direct your donation to “National Emergency – British Columbia floods”

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VINCENTIAN ACTIVITIES

TWINNING

Twinning aims to help Vincentian sisters and brothers in developing countries to achieve their mission of charity and social justice.

Please click on link to see our latest twinning statistics.

CANADA LEARNING BOND (CLB)

Did you know that by age 17, about 66% of Canada children are eligible for at least $500 in Canada Learning Bond funds but only 45% have received it.

Vincentians can help to change that!

VINCENTIAN HISTORY

GEORGE MANLY MUIR
1866-1881
Founder of the First Conference in Toronto

Mr. George Manly Muir was born in 1807 in Amherstburg, in southwestern Ontario, to a Québec Catholic mother and a Protestant father. He died in Québec City in 1882.

He studied law and was admitted to the bar. In 1867, with the advent of Canadian Confederation, he was appointed Chief Clerk of the Québec Legislative Assembly.

WEBINAR

TREASURER: ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ANNUAL REPORTS

Saturday, December 4
1:00 PM (Eastern)
English

Saturday, December 4
10:30 AM (Eastern)
French

The National Finance Committee will be holding a webinar for treasurers and/or those involved in completing financial reports, at conference and/or council level entitled “Treasurer: Role and Responsibilities, and Annual Reports”.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE - MULTICULTURALISM

MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY

Our national social justice committee has recently formed several sub committees to properly address specific issues. One of these is the topic of diversity and inclusion. The national council approved a diversity & inclusion policy earlier this year.

MULTICULTURALISM: A RIGHT CALL FOR VINCENTIANS

We are different, but that’s the beauty and our strength!

Multiculturalism is a trending topic and tends to generate debates consistently. Some are sceptical, some afraid of change, while others believe it is a good course to achieve freedom, equality and equity among people from different cultural backgrounds.

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MULTICULTURALISM

A multicultural society is much like a ‘colourful flowerbed’ of several different species with opportunities for all to learn and enjoy its benefits. My relationship with multiculturism began at an early age, as I was born into a multicultural nation. I am eternally grateful to my parents who had the insight to increase our awareness of, and encourage active involvement in, different cultural events.

QUESTION & ANSWER

Q: Is it appropriate to offer a tax receipt for the fair market value of services received?

A: As we can see on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) site on the topic of receiving gifts,

A registered charity is not permitted to issue an official donation receipt for a gift of service. At law, a gift is a voluntary transfer of property. Gifts of services (donated time, skills, or efforts) provided to a charity are not property, and therefore do not qualify as gifts for the purposes of issuing official donation receipts.

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IN CONCLUSION

We are always looking for Vincentian testimonials and conference/council activity stories. Send your stories to share with Vincentians across Canada to editor@ssvp.ca.

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