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ArticleFinancement De La RechercheLe budget prévoit un certain nombre d’enveloppes budgétaires pour la recherche scientifique et technique.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMiller Thomson
ArticleHas The 2024 Charitable Donation Deadline Truly Been Universally Extended?In the final moments before the end of the year, the Government of Canada announced on December 30, 2024, that it is planning to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawTorkin Manes LLP
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ArticleWhen Non-Profit Organizations Are Subject To Alberta Privacy LawAn Alberta non-profit organization may be subject to privacy laws in Alberta regardless of whether it receives compensation for services provided. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
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ArticleTax Tips 2016: Charitable DonationsFrom our annual Tax Tips guide, here are the tips and suggestions related to Charitable Donations for the year 2016.CanadaTaxCrowe Soberman LLP
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ArticleCorporate UpdateThe Ontario Business Registry of the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery ("Ministry") released a notice on April 3, 2024 that the Articles of Amalgamation under the Ontario...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawCarters Professional Corporation
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Article2018 Federal Budget What Does It Mean For Charities And Non-Profits?Not surprisingly, the Federal Budget, which was released on February 27, 2018 (Budget Day), has minimal impact on the charitable and not-for-profit sector. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawTorkin Manes LLP
ArticleAction Required: Social Clubs And The Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010If you're a member or director for one of Ontario's share capital social clubs, you're a part of a unique group. These clubs take the form of golf, tennis, and various other types of social clubs...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawGowling WLG
ArticleAmendments To The Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 Effective Oct. 1, 2023On April 3, 2023, the Ontario government introduced Bill 91 or the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 (Bill 91). Bill 91 amends various pieces of legislation including the Ontario Not-for-Profit...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleAmélioration Du Site Internet De La Direction Des Organismes De Bienfaisance De l’ARCL’ARC recevra une enveloppe pour améliorer son site Internet et pour offrir au public de l’information plus détaillée sur les tendances et les caractéristiques en matière de dons de charité.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawMiller Thomson
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