Tax Benefits for Volunteers

Year
2012
Number
B150
Sponsor(s)
North Okanagan RD

WHEREAS volunteerism is valued by society as a fundamental good; AND WHEREAS volunteers deserve recognition for the time and expertise given for the benefit of society; AND WHEREAS it is becoming increasingly difficult to find willing individuals to volunteer their time: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM, in consultation with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities lobby the federal government to pass legislation to amend the Income Tax Act to provide volunteers with a tax benefit.

Convention Decision
Not Endorsed