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Nicole K. D'Aoust, Toronto In June 2016, the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") introduced two new web forms that give the public much greater access to information about Canadian charities by allowing individuals to make online requests for documents and information from CRA.

Some educational institutions and other organizations provide tuition assistance to family members of their employees.

On January 20, the LFS announced $5 million in funding through a Legacy Grant Program for projects related to legal education, legal research, legal aid, law libraries and law reform.

As has been written about previously in our posting The Clock is Ticking on Continuance -- What Will Happen on October 17, 2014 If Your Organization Hasn't Continued under the CNCA?

The long-awaited Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (ONCA) was proclaimed into force on October 19, 2021. ONCA now governs not-for-profit corporations...

After a ten-year wait, the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 ("ONCA") is set to come into force on October 19, 2021.

The not-for-profit sector is a significant part of the Canadian economy in no small part due to recognition of esteemed trade-marks and brand identities.

The ONCA was passed in 2010 and has been subject to amendments and a number of projected implementation dates since it was first passed.

Article XXI(7) of the Treaty provides that where a Canadian donor makes a donation to a U.S. charity, the donor is entitled to claim a donation tax credit or deduction ...

Les recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des finances de la Chambre des communes publié en février 2013 proposaient une suite d’options pour encourager les dons de bienfaisance au Canada ainsi que des recommandations afin de réduire le fardeau administratif des organismes de bienfaisance et accroître la sensibilisation du public.

A lot has happened in the past year and it is easy to forget about maintaining corporate records.

A young woman is talking about her new innovative idea and setting up a social enterprise. She goes on to say she has a charitable foundation that wants to invest!

Cathy Hawara gave a speech that covered several important topics relating to the Directorate’s constitutional role, institutional structure and approach.

Do you have questions about claiming donation tax credits for gifts made by will?

​The CRA published a new webpage on Personal information of directors, trustees and like officials as it relates to registered charities and applicants.

The CRTC has now released new guidance on CASL and charities on its CASL FAQ page (look under the "Registered Charities" heading).

2013 has been a very busy year for not-for-profits, especially from a governance point of view.