In light of recent calls for the voluntary sector to play anincreased role in the economy, this paper takes a look at the sector's current role in the Canadian economy. A brief profile of the Canadian nonprofit sector is provided based upon available data on the sector.

The impact of no-fault automobile insurance on accidents is an empirical issue. Typically, studies conducted in the United States have found that no-fault measures do not affect accidents while studies elsewhere conclude the opposite. In this paper, a micro data set is used which examines the...

The new Federal Child Support Guidelines came into effect on May 1, 1997. Henceforth, child support awards depend only upon the non-custodial parent's income, the number of children of the marriage and the province of residence. We present a simulation analysis which identifies winners and...

The impact of no-fault automobile insurance on accidents is an empirical issue. Typically, studies conducted in the United States have found that no-fault measures do not affect accidents while studies elsewhere conclude the opposite. In this paper, a micro data set is used which examines the...

The new Federal Child Support Guidelines came into effect on May 1, 1997. Henceforth, child support awards depend only upon the non-custodial parent's income, the number of children of the marriage and the province of residence. We present a simulation analysis which identifies winners and...

In light of recent calls for the voluntary sector to play anincreased role in the economy, this paper takes a look at the sector's current role in the Canadian economy. A brief profile of the Canadian nonprofit sector is provided based upon available data on the sector.