Church & the Law™ Seminar

Greater Toronto Area

Essential Legal Issues For
Churches & Religious Charities

A Practical Seminar Dedicated to Helping Churches and Religious Charities Understand and Comply with Recent Developments in the Law

CCRA’S DEVELOPING POSITION ON BUSINESS, ADVOCACY, POLITICAL ACTIVITIES & SPLIT-RECEIPTING 
Carl Juneau, B.A., LL.L., Director, Policy and Communications - Charities Directorate, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency – Ottawa

THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN & TRUSTEE AND THE COURTS ON THE LIMITS OF FUNDRAISING IN ONTARIO
Kenneth Goodman, B.A., LL.B., Counsel & Team Leader, Charitable Property Program, The Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee of Ontario - Toronto

PRACTICAL PLANNED GIVING TIPS FOR CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS CHARITIES
M. Elena Hoffstein, B.A., M.A., LL.B., Partner, Author and Chair of the Charities Practice Group, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin - Toronto

SEXUAL ABUSE & OTHER ESSENTIAL POLICY STATEMENTS FOR CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS CHARITIES
Father Daniel Zorzi, C.S.B., J.C.D., Ph.D., President, St. Michael’s College School – Toronto
Mervyn F. White, B.A., LL.B., Author, speaker and litigation counsel on legal issues involving churches and charities, Carter & Associates

THE CHILL EFFECT OF ANTI-TERRORISM LAWS ON RELIGIOUS CHARITIES: DEVELOPING A RESPONSE
Terrance S. Carter, B.A., LL.B., Author, speaker and counsel on legal issues involving churches and charities, Carter & Associates

WHAT CHURCHES & CHARITIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRIVACY LEGISLATION AND HOW TO COMPLY
Mervyn F. White, B.A., LL.B., Carter & Associates

THE LEGAL DUTIES OF DIRECTORS & LEADERS OF CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS CHARITIES
Jacqueline M. Connor, B.A., LL.B., Author, speaker and counsel on legal issues involving churches and charities, Carter & Associates

THE ROLE OF GOVERANCE & DUE DILIGENCE FOR CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS CHARITIES
Theresa L.M. Man, B.Sc., M.Mus., LL.B., Speaker and counsel on legal issues involving churches and charities, Carter & Associates
Terrance S. Carter, B.A., LL.B.,  Carter & Associates

DISCIPLINE OF CHURCH MEMBERS FROM A TO Z: A PRACTICAL LEGAL PRIMER
Bruce W. Long, B.A., LL.B., Carter & Associates

UPDATE ON TRADE-MARK & COPYRIGHT LAW ISSUES FOR CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS CHARITIES
Mark J. Wong, B.A., LL.B., Speaker and litigation counsel on legal issues involving churches and charities, Carter & Associates

Seminar Overview

The 2002 Annual Church & the Law™ Seminar has been designed to provide churches & religious charities with practical information on current legal issues in order to assist in avoiding unnecessary exposure to legal liability.  Although the topics presented are directed at churches & religious charities, they may also be applicable to non-religious charities and not-for-profit organizations. 

The Church & the Law™ Seminar is presented annually by Carter & Associates, a law firm experienced in advising churches & religious charities.  The firm is being assisted at the seminar by a number of volunteer guest speakers.

Seminar Details

The seminar, to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at Bramalea Baptist Church, in Brampton, Ontario, will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Coffee and muffins will be available at 8:00 a.m., and there will be a coffee break in mid- morning. 

The nominal registration fee of $10.00 per person is to partially underwrite the cost of the facilities, coffee, muffins, and handout materials.  Lunch is not included.  Sandwiches will be available to purchase at the Church and there are many restaurants located near the Church.  All of the presentations will be in “PowerPoint” format and summary handouts will be provided for future reference.

Bramalea Baptist Church is located at 9050 Dixie Road, east of Highway No. 410, on Highway No. 7 in Brampton, Ontario.

Register Now - Space is Limited

To register, please complete the form on the following page and return it to Carter & Associates either by mail (P.O. Box 440, 211 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 1K4), e-mail ([email protected]) or fax (519-942-0300) by Tuesday, October 29th.  For more information, contact Diane Lawson at 519-942-0001 x230 or [email protected].

PLEASE do not make inquiries at Bramalea Baptist Church.

Registration fee is $10.00 per person.

This nominal fee will help defray the cost of the facilities, handout materials and providing coffee and muffins.  Lunch is not included.

The 2002 Annual

Church & the Law™ Seminar

To register, please print out and complete the form below and return it to Carter & Associates either by mail (P.O. Box 440, 211 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 1K4), e-mail ([email protected]) or fax (519-942-0300) by Tuesday, October 29th.  For more information, contact Diane Lawson at 519-942-0001 x230 or [email protected].

Registration fee is $10.00 per person.

This nominal fee will help defray the cost of the facilities, handout materials and providing coffee and muffins.  Lunch is not included.