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B.C. Court Upholds Real Property Donation Despite Allegations of Duress
In Satguru Ram Singh Satsang Charitable Foundation v Akalirai, released on March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court of British Columbia---
Read MoreOntario Court Declines to Reopen Constitutional School Funding Framework
In Ontario (Education) v. Grassroots for Affordable Jewish Education Inc. decided on February 4, 2026, the Ontario Court of---
Read MoreCRA Retiring Fax Lines
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced on January 7, 2026, that it will “soon” retire the Charities Directorate fax line---
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CRA Releases Report on Charities Program 2024 to 2025 On October 1, 2025, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue---
Read MorePre-Budget Report Recommends Removal of Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose
Jan 2025 Charity & NFP Law Update The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (the “Committee”) released its Report---
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Aug 2024 Charity & NFP Law Update In August 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released a number of updates on---
Read MoreCourt Refuses to Alter Terms of Charitable Trust
May 2024 Charity & NFP Law Update Courts have the power to alter the terms of a special purpose charitable trust,---
Read MoreCourt Finds Agricultural Society Breached Natural Justice by Expelling Director
Apr 2024 Charity & NFP Law Update An agricultural society that was the beneficiary of an estate terminated the corporate membership---
Read MoreCharities Directorate Releases Comprehensive Report on its Activities
Mar 20224 Charity & NFP Law Update On March 14, 2024, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”)---
Read MoreONCA Gives Courts Right to Review Election or Appointment of Director
Jan 2024 Charity & NFP Law Update The case of Metmeke v Yigzaw is an interesting case about the authority given to---
Read MoreLegislation Update
Nov 2023 Charity & NFP Law Update Omnibus Bill Impacting Ontario Charities and Not-For-Profits Passes Third Reading Bill 139, Less Red Tape,---
Read MoreCanadian Bar Association Makes Submission About CRA’s Draft Grant-Making Guidance
Mar 2023 Charity & NFP Law Update In response to the CRA’s request for comments on its draft guidance CG-032 “Registered---
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