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World Vision Canada's Law Day
held in Mississauga Ontario, on December 6, 2011, included a presentation by Terrance S. Carter entitled "Tax Receipting and Return of a Gift." PDF HANDOUT
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Imagine Canada's Charity Tax Tools Webinar
on December 6, 2011 was a presentation by Theresa L.M. Man entitled "Highlights of the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, and What Federal Corporations Need to Do."
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A Closer Look at Continuing Under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Hosted by Carters, these seminars provided in depth practical information to help charitable and not-for-profit organizations incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act understand the process of continuing under the CNCA, which is now in force.
Ottawa - November 29, 2011.
Toronto - December 1, 2011.
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The County of Carlton Law Association's Annual Update in Issues in Ethics and Professionalism
held on December 1, 2011, included a presentation by Karen J. Cooper on Charities and Not-for-Profit Corporations.
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AFP Congress 2011
held in Toronto, Ontario, included a presentation by Theresa L.M. Man and Terrance S. Carter of Carters and Laura West of Fasken Martineau on November 28, 2011, entitled "Essential Charity Law Update - What Every Fundraiser Needs to Know." PDF HANDOUT
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18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar
Presentation materials are now available.
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Charity Tax Tools Webinar Series
Donation or Sponsorship? Know the Rules, Reap the Rewards Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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2011 Canadian Business & Community Partnership Forum & Awards
being presented by Imagine Canada and Volunteer Canada at Le Chateau Montebello in Quebec from June 7 - 9, 2011, will include presentations by Terrance S. Carter and Karen J. Cooper from Carters.
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Disbursement Quota Reform: The Ins and Outs of What You Need to Know
Presented by Theresa L.M. Man at the CBA/OBA 2011 National Charity Law Symposium, May 6, 2011. PDF HANDOUT Paper
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Here Comes The CNCA: Are You Ready To Advise Your Clients?
Presented by Jane Burke-Robertson of Carters and Linda J. Godel of Torkin Manes LLP at the CBA/OBA 2011 National Charity Law Symposium, May 6, 2011.
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Charity Law Update - January 2012
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments
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B.C. Advisory Council Draft Report on Social Enterprise
By Terrance S. Carter. Charity Law Bulletin No. 276, January 25, 2012.
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Charity Law 2011 - Year in Review
By Terrance S. Carter, Karen J. Cooper and Theresa L.M. Man. Charity Law Bulletin No. 275, January 25, 2012.
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Enhanced Regulatory Regime for Qualified Donees
By Karen J. Cooper. Charity Law Bulletin No. 274, January 24, 2012.
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Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Consultation Released
By Terrance S. Carter and Nancy E. Claridge. Anti-Terrorism and Charity Law Alert No. 27, January 24, 2012.
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Implications of SCC Ruling That Human Rights Tribunal Cannot Award Costs
By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Charity Law Bulletin No. 273, January 24, 2012.
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What Charities and Not-For-Profits Can Learn From Recent Trade-Mark Disputes
Colin J. Thurston and Terrance S. Carter. Charity Law Bulletin No. 272, January 23, 2012.
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Charity Law Update - November/December 2011
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments
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CRA Draft Guidance on Arts Organizations and Charitable Registration
By Theresa L.M. Man. Charity Law Bulletin No. 271, December 1, 2011.
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ULCC Adopts Revised Draft of Uniform Informal Public Appeals Act
By Terrance S. Carter. Charity Law Bulletin No. 270, December 1, 2011.
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Effect of Anti-Terrorism Laws on Humanitarian Aid Remain A Concern
By Nancy E. Claridge and Terrance S. Carter. Anti-Terrorism and Charity Law Alert No. 26, December 1, 2011.
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Ineligible Individuals - New Governance Provisions for Charities
By Karen J. Cooper. Charity Law Bulletin No. 269, December 1, 2011.
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Identifying Five of the Top Legal and Risk Management Challenges for 2012
By Terrance S. Carter. Charity Law Bulletin No. 268, December 1, 2011.
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Court Issues Supplementary Reasons in VON Decision
By Ryan M. Prendergast and Terrance S. Carter. Charity Law Bulletin No. 267, November 30, 2011.
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Advancement of Religion: Discussion Rekindled
By Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Carter. Church Law Bulletin No. 39, November 30, 2011.
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Textual Harassment: Sexual Harassment Via Text Message
By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Charity Law Bulletin No. 266, November 28, 2011.
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Charities Legislation & Commentary, 2012 Edition
co-edited by Adam M. Parachin, B.A., LL.B., LL.M., Terrance S. Carter, B.A., LL.B.& Maria Elena Hoffstein, B.A., M.A., LL.B., LexisNexis Butterworths, October 2011. Preface
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Charity Law Update - October 2011
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments
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Foundation in Breach of Fiduciary and Trust Obligations
By Ryan M. Prendergast and Terrance S. Carter. Charity Law Bulletin No. 265, October 27, 2011.
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Transfers to Head Bodies Outside Canada
By Jennifer M. Leddy. Charity Law Bulletin No. 264, October 27, 2011.
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Ontario Accessibility Standards to be in Place as of January 1, 2012
By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Charity Law Bulletin No. 263, October 27, 2011.
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Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act Announcement
Industry Canada announced on October 11, 2011 that the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act will be in force on October 17, 2011. For more details, see Industry Canada's website at the link below.
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The Practical Impact of the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act
Presented by Theresa L.M. Man for Osgoode Hall Law School's Professional Development CLE "The Intensive Short Course on Legal and Risk Management for Charities and Not-for-Profit Organizations."
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