This raises the last point of concern, and that is the potential prejudicial impact that Bill C-470 could have on the workforce within the charitable sector.
Employees of registered charities are a diverse group, often changing positions within the sector as well as coming into and out of the charitable sector. This is due in part because their compensation tends to be lower than in the business or public sector. As well, there's often less security in their positions and availability of pensions compared to public sector positions.
The charity sector workforce is driven by a passion for what they do. They are generally prepared to receive less compensation than their counterparts in the private sector or in government. To now require those same individuals who receive compensation in excess of $100,000 to have their name, job title, and compensation made public may have the effect of driving good people from the sector.
In addition, for those employees working and travelling in areas of conflict—