The Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar, hosted by Carters Professional Corporation in Nepean, Ontario, on February 7, 2013, was attended by more than 400 professionals from the sector, including directors of charities, government officials, accountants and lawyers. Designed to assist charities and not-for-profit organizations in understanding and complying with recent developments in the law, the related Church & Charity Law seminar has been held annually in Toronto since 1994, with an Ottawa seminar first added in 2008.

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 Goodman, Acting Public Guardian & Trustee.

Presentation Materials  

2013 Ottawa Region Charity and Not-For-Profit Law Seminar Thursday, February 7, 2013. Seminar and Speaker Details and Acknowledgements Learn more >>>

2012 Essential Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Update Presented by Jennifer M. Leddy at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

How to Get Ready for the New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act Presented by Theresa L.M. Man at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Use It or Lose It: How Charities and NPOs Can Protect Their Brand, Name and Other Trade-marks Presented by Colin J. Thurston at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Playing by the Rules: Political Activities Fair Game for Charities Presented by Karen J. Cooper at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

The Do's and Don'ts of Employee Terminations for Charities and Not-for-Profits Presented by Barry W. Kwasniewski at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Challenging Issues Under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – Panel Discussion Presented by Jane Burke-Robertson and Jennifer M. Leddy at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Update on NPO Issues Presented by Karen J. Cooper at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Recent Judicial Developments in Fiduciary Duties for Charities Presented by Kenneth R. Goodman, Acting Public Guardian & Trustee - Director Legal Services, at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Practical Implications of CRA's New Community Economic Development Policy Presented by Terrance S. Carter at the 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit 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 2013 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

2012 Ottawa Region Charity and Not-For-Profit Law Seminar Thursday, February 2, 2012. Seminar and Speaker Details and Acknowledgements Learn more >>>

Essential Update for Charities and NPOs Presented by Terrance S. Carter at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Maintaining NPO Status Presented by Karen J. Cooper at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Workplace Harassment: What Employers Need to Know Presented by Barry W. Kwasniewski at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Director and Officer Liability Issues for Charities and Not-for-Profits Presented by Ryan M. Prendergast at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Overview of Continuing Under the CNCA and ONCA Presented by Jane Burke-Robertson and Jennifer M. Leddy at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Staying Out of the Headlines: Child Protection Policies Revisited Presented by Mervyn F. White at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

"Ineligible Individuals" and Other Issues from the 2011 Budget Presented by Karen J. Cooper at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Foreign Activities: How to Avoid Problems Presented by Jennifer M. Leddy at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Complying with CRA's New Fundraising Guidance Presented by Terrance S. Carter at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>

Keeping on the Right Side of CRA Presented by Cathy Hawara, Director General, Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency, at the 2012 Ottawa Region Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar. PDF HANDOUT Learn more >>>