Canadian Charity Law

Charity law in Canada is a mixture of federal and provincial legislation plus common law and trust law. It is important that registered charities understand their compliance requirements. If you wish to understand your charity law obligations you can retain our law firm by contacting us.

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The CRA revokes the registered status of Biathlon Canada

Another registered Canadian amateur athletic association (RCAAA) loses its status because of involvement with abusive charity gifting tax shelters.  $25.9 million in donation receipts.  This sports group should be ashamed of itself. News release The CRA revokes the registered status…

Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law List – October 2010

Here is a copy of the Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law List newsletter for October 2010. Blumbergs Newsletter Blumbergs Canadian Charity Law List – October 2010 1) Upcoming Charity Law Seminars across Canada with Mark Blumberg or CLIP It is important…

Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) Receives Royal Assent

The Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act received Royal Assent on October 25, 2010.  Here is a copy of the Explanatory Notes and the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act. Ministry News Here is a press release from October 19, 2010: Strengthening Ontario’s Not-For-Profit…

Some praise for Mark Blumberg’s workshops on Canadian charity law issues

Here are some comments from attendees to my recent presentations on receipting. The Dos and Don’ts of Charitable Receipting “I learned a lot of great info that i didn’t know before.” “Extremely knowledgeable and humorous presenter” “Enjoyed responses to questions…

Debunking Charity Salary Myths – Canadian charities and compensation

Here is an excerpt from an article entitled “Debunking Charity Salary Myths” from the American Institute of Philanthropy.  This article is particularly relevant to the discussions in Canada about what is appropriate compensation for non-profit employees and Bill C-470.  The…

Charity Law Seminars across Canada with Mark Blumberg or CLIP -2010

Here are some of the upcoming charity law seminars I will be presenting across Canada through the Charity Law Information Program. The seminar will cover top legal issues, fundraising regulation and appropriate/inappropriate receipting practices.  A full day session is only…

Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough Philanthropy Forum 2010 Agenda

I will be speaking at the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough Philanthropy Forum 2010 on “Fundraising and Receipting Compliance Issues for Registered Charities” on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Workshop 2 A: Fundraising and Receipting Compliance Issues for Registered Charities Description…