Minister of National Revenue Visits Vancouver General Hospital to Celebrate National Volunteer Week
Minister Findlay joins the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society to highlight support for charities and volunteers.
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/15/15 -- Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., met today with the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society at the Vancouver General Hospital. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Minister Findlay highlighted the many Government of Canada initiatives that support and celebrate volunteering and charitable giving. These include the First-Time Donor's Super Credit, the Search and Rescue Volunteer Tax Credit, the Volunteer Firefighters' Tax Credit, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
The Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society is the sponsor of a new Vancouver General Hospital program that provides service to first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Government of Canada is also actively supporting Canada's charities, volunteers, and the communities to which they contribute:
Free volunteer tax preparation clinics are typically offered to eligible individuals across Canada from February to the end of April. Information on CVITP clinic dates and locations can be found at .
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"Our Government is proud to recognize hardworking volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers are community builders, whether by putting their lives on the line in emergency services, raising funds, or a multitude of other activities, they are improving the lives of neighbours. We salute these selfless acts."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"Last year, over 2,000 organizations and their 16,000 volunteers assisted Canadians through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. We thank the volunteers who help seniors, students and families of modest means file for their tax credits and benefits."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"The Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society (VFCS) is extremely honoured to be participating in National Volunteer Week with Minister Findlay here in Vancouver. At VFCS, we have over 700 dedicated members who volunteer in their off-duty time. We not only put out fires, but respond to all types of emergencies including medical, car accidents, HAZMAT, rescue, and much more. We are thankful to the Government of Canada for providing tax credits that will help VFCS with our important charitable work, which allows us to enhance the health of, and create positive outcomes for, vulnerable people."
Nils Gorseth, Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society
"Grassroots charities like the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society (VFCS), allow our Foundation to significantly improve specialized health care and research for British Columbians. We are proud to partner with the VFCS and are grateful for their contribution during National Volunteer Week and throughout the year."
Barbara Grantham, President & CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
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Datum: 15.04.2015 - 17:30 Uhr
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