Apply to Join the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector in 2025

The 2024 call for applications to join the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) is open.

Maybe you didn’t get an opportunity to apply during past calls or you wanted more time to think about it. Now’s your chance!

We know that you – our members – have valuable experience that can help shape the charitable sector’s future in a positive way. We know you’re experienced, passionate, and understand what works and what doesn’t. And we know that many of you have a unique and valuable perspective because of who you serve, where you serve and how you serve.

The CRA wants to hear from diverse perspectives in the charitable sector and encourages applications from a broad cross-section of experts, practitioners and leaders. This is a key time to become involved! There are lots of calls for change within the sector and this is a chance for faith-based charities to speak into and shape that change.

Really Important Information

Volunteer sector members will be selected for a two-year term, starting in January 2025. Applications are due by September 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.

The only option listed for applications is to use CRA’s online career portal. If you don’t have a “candidate profile” with CRA you will need to create a profile. Once your profile is set up, you have to search for the correct job requisition number, read the description, and complete the application online.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Meetings are held approximately one to three times per month. Meetings are both virtual and in-person (in Ottawa) and are held during regular business hours. ACCS members are not compensated but are reimbursed for travel expenses for in-person meetings.

Application Assessment

CRA lists five criteria by which applications are assessed:

1. Depth and breadth of expertise in charitable/non-profit sector
2. Knowledge of CRA’s regulation of charities
3. Ability to effectively communicate concrete measures to modernize charity regulation
4. Depth and breadth of experience in consultative forums
5. Motivation to join and commitment to the objectives of the ACCS

CRA contacts only those selected for appointment and will not give feedback or status updates on your application.

Form Details

The application is available here. As part of your candidate profile you’ll need to provide contact information, your work experience, and education. The ACCS-specific form then asks a number of questions:

• Charitable sector fields and areas of expertise that apply to you
• Your experience in the areas of expertise you select
• Your resume
• Your understanding of the role CRA plays in charity regulation
• A concrete example of how CRA could modernize charity regulation
• Your experience in consultative forums
• Why you would be a good candidate for the ACCS
• Your ability to communicate in English and/or French

Background on the ACCS

The ACCS is a consultative forum for dialogue between the government and charitable sector. Together, they identify emerging issues, examine the regulatory environment, participate in working groups, and consult with other stakeholders. The ACCS provides advice and recommendations to the Minister of National Revenue and the Commissioner of the CRA.

To learn more about the ACCS, you can review its Terms of Reference. To get a sense of the type of work that has been done, you can check out the ACCS’ first, second and third reports, and you can read CCCC’s highlights of Reports #1 and #2 here, and of Report #3 here.

We Want to Support You!

Let us know if you’ve applied – we would love to support you with prayer during the application process!