AFP Canada Federal Election Survey

The federal election is scheduled to take place on April 28, 2025, offering a crucial opportunity for AFP members to elevate the profile of our sector and ensure our voices are heard. This election is a pivotal moment to highlight the sector’s invaluable work and the profound impact it has on communities across Canada.

Our sector plays a vital role in the lives of people in Canada. With over 170,000 nonprofits employing more than 2 million people and contributing over 8% to the nation’s GDP, our influence is both far-reaching and essential.

Through this brief survey, we aim to showcase how engaged and invested our sector is in the upcoming election. Your participation will help us advocate more effectively and demonstrate the collective power of our community.

1.Are you a current member of AFP from Canada?

Yes

Not sure

2.How important is it to you that federal candidates address issues affecting the nonprofit sector?

3.Which key issue do you believe newly-elected federal leaders should prioritize the most? (select one)

Creation of a secretariat for the charitable sector

Funding for the charitable sector in response to tariffs

Increased funding and financial support

Policy changes to reduce administrative burdens

Recognition of the sector’s economic and social impact

Workforce development and sustainability

Other (please specify)

4.Do you plan to engage with or advocate to federal candidates about nonprofit sector issues during this election?

Yes, I already have or plan to

Maybe, if I have the opportunity

No, I do not plan to engage

I’m unsure

6.In what way do you expect your charity or the charities you support to be most impacted by the U.S. trade dispute?

7.If you are eligible, will you vote in the federal election?

Yes

Not sure yet