March 2015 Charity & NFP Law Update

SCC Delivers Strong Judgment on the Communal Aspect of Freedom of Religion
CRA News
Statistics Canada Releases New Survey on Giving and Volunteering
First CASL Fine Issued
Tax Court Upholds Common Law Definition of “Gift”
Dept. of Finance Evaluates Charitable Donation Tax Credit
CRA Examines Public Bodies Performing a Function of Government
Court Refuses to Expand Jurisdiction to Alter a Charitable Constitution
Corporate Update
Tax Court Comments on Recordkeeping and Receipting
Court of Appeal of Alberta Upholds Court’s Bylaw Amendments
Balancing Privacy Legislation and the Common Law
Upcoming Minimum Wage Changes in Ontario
Review of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Ontario Court Applies “Family Status” Test for Discrimination
$1.5M Fine for Australian Donation Scheme Promoters
CBA Submission to Parliament on Bill C-51


March 2015 Charity & NFP Law Update