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Charities in Canada as an Economic Sector

Charities in Canada as an Economic Sector
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Charities in Canada as an Economic Sector

The discussion paper, by Chief Economist Brian Emmett and co-author Geoffrey Emmett, invites Canadians, governments, businesses and communities to not only think of charities as purpose driven but also as an essential component driving Canada’s economy.

Released in June 2015. 

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