The 18th Annual Church & Charity Law™ Seminar hosted by Carters Professional Corporation in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 10, 2011, was attended by more than 800 professionals from the sector, including directors of charities, government officials, accountants and lawyers. Designed to assist churches and charities in understanding developing trends in the law in order to reduce unnecessary exposure to legal liability, the Church & Charity Law™ Seminar has been held annually since 1994. Although the topics are directed at churches and charities, many aspects of the presentations will also be of interest to not-for-profit organizations.

The lawyers from Carters Professional Corporation, a law firm with offices in the Toronto and Ottawa areas, are experienced in advising churches, charities, and not-for-profit organizations across Canada, as well as internationally. The seminar also included presentations by expert guest speakers Cathy Hawara, Director General of the Charities Directorate of CRA; and Kenneth A. Hall, President, Robertson Hall Insurance.

Presentation Materials  

19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar Seminar and Speaker Details and Acknowledgements. Learn more >>>

2012 Essential Charity Law Update Presented by Ryan M. Prendergast at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

How to Get Ready for the New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 Presented by Theresa L.M. Man at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Use It or Lose It: How Churches and Charities Can Protect Their Brand Presented by Colin J. Thurston at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Playing by the Rules: Political Activities Fair Game for Charities Presented by Karen J. Cooper at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Workplace Harassment: What Churches and Charities Need to Know Presented by Barry W. Kwasniewski at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Understanding CRA's New Community Economic Development Policy Presented by Terrance S. Carter at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Recent Judicial Developments in Fiduciary Duties for Charities Presented by Kenneth R. Goodman, Director Legal Services, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Police Reference Checks and Other Practical Issues Regarding Child Protection Presented by Esther S. J. Oh at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Avoiding the Pitfalls of an Online Presence for Churches and Charities Presented by Nancy E. Claridge at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

CRA and Registered Charities: What You Need to Know Presented by Cathy Hawara, Director General, Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency at the 19th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar Seminar and Speaker Details and Acknowledgements. Learn more >>>

Essential Charity Law Update Presented by Esther S.J. Oh at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Overview of Continuing Under the CNCA and ONCA Presented by Theresa L.M. Man at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Complying with CRA's New Fundraising Guidance (Revised 2011) Presented by Terrance S. Carter at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Governance and Other Issues From the Budget Affecting Churches and Charities Presented by Karen J. Cooper at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Social Media: An Emerging Issue In The Workplace for Churches and Charities Presented by Barry W. Kwasniewski at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Foreign Activities: How to Get Ready for an Audit Presented by Jacqueline M. Demczur at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Protecting People Worldwide: Risk and Insurance for Missions, Relief and Development Organizations Presented by Kenneth A. Hall, President, Robertson Hall Insurance, at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PAPER PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Director and Officer Liability Issues for Churches and Charities Presented by Ryan M. Prendergast at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Political Activities: What Churches and Charities Can and Cannot Do Presented by Jennifer M. Leddy at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

CRA Update, including "Keeping on the Right Side of CRA" Presented by Cathy Hawara, Director General, Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency at the 18th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>