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Making sense of CRAs new online Canadian charity application system

CRA in June 2019 brought in a new charity application system under their CHAMP modernization program.  Here is our article Making sense of CRAs new online Canadian charity application system which discusses the new system and also provides a paper copy…

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Revocation of Charitable Status

On June 24, 2019, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld CRA's decision to revoke Many Mansions Spiritual Centre, Inc. (“Many Mansions”)'s charitable status in Many Mansions Spiritual Centre, Inc. v Canada (National Revenue). CRA listed many reasons for revocation, including…

Surplus Goods from the Federal Government – act before August 30, 2019

Yesterday, CRA announced that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has surplus items and PSPC is inviting registered charities interested in receiving items to identify themselves. Registered Charities should contact PSPC prior to August 30, 2019.  Below is the full…

Account changes for registered charities under CHAMP

Canadian charities now have more options for doing certain transactions online using the CHAMP system.   Charities should look into accessing their CHAMP account.  Here is a summary from the CRA from their recent Charity Information Sessions as to transactions that…

Objects of registered charities in Canada are sometimes not charitable

Here is our article on “Objects of registered charities in Canada are sometimes not charitable“.  Objects are very important and often Canadian charities don't understand that even though they are a registered charity their objects may not actually be charitable.  

CRA’s Technical Issues Working Group

I have just completed 4 years on the CRA's Technical Issues Working Group.  Most people don't even know that it exists.  The Technical Issues Working Group is fondly known as TIWG and pronounced like 'twig'.  It is an opportunity twice a…

Dramatic changes to the CRA Charities Listing

CRA has recently updated its Charities Listing and the most notable change is the fact that they have reduced the amount of information available on each Canadian registered charity. The Charities Listing used to have up to 15 years of data…

CRA’s Charities Directorate Inviting Feedback from Charities

The Charities Directorate of CRA has recently announced that it is looking for feedback from registered charities on CRA's videos, social media content, and other educational initiatives. This is an opportunity for registered charities to connect with CRA and help make educational…

Fundamentals of Receipting by Canadian Charities

Properly issuing official donation receipts has been challenging for many registered charities.  According to the CRA, 89% of registered charities that are audited by CRA are not correctly issuing official donation receipts.  Issuing incorrect receipts can result in revocation or…

Fundamentals of the T3010 and Transparency for Canadian Charities

Every year Canadian registered charities must file the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return with the Charities Directorate of CRA. In June 2019 Canadian registered charities will be able to file the T3010 online which will make the process easier and…

Top Canadian Charity Law Issues by Mark Blumberg

A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material however, is highly specialized, hard to understand, and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be difficult for charities, employees and volunteers to…

CRA’s Charities Education Program Letter

In December 2017, CRA introduced a new program, the Charities Education Program (“CEP”) which is aimed at helping charities comply with the requirements for Canadian registered charities. CRA said it aims to visit 500 charities a year with this program. The…

Canadian Charity Legal Checklist by Mark Blumberg – April 2019

Here is our new Canadian Charity Legal Checklist.  For those who are interested in reviewing legal compliance for their registered charity, they may find the checklist helpful.   If you require legal assistance and wish to retain our law firm then please…

CFA Society of Toronto 2019 Wealth Conference

I will be speaking at the CFA Society of Toronto 2019 Wealth Conference on May 1, 2019 dealing with the topic ​”Professional Advisors and Philanthropy: Helping clients and yourself navigate philanthropy”.  You can register for the program here.  Here is the…