Publications
Publications
Federal Court Upholds Jeopardy Order against Charitable Organization
In Minister of National Revenue v. Ne’eman Foundation Canada, decided on April 10, 2025, the Federal Court addressed the---
Read MoreImagine Canada on the Risks of Politicized Regulation of the Charitable Sector
Apr 2025 Year Charity & NFP Law Update In a recent publication entitled, “Position on the federal government’s proposed legislation to require---
Read MoreThe Spectrum of Investment Powers for Charities Across Canada, Including Impact Investing
The Spectrum of Investment Powers for Charities Across Canada, Including Impact Investing
Read MoreAML/ATF Update
Mar 2025 Charity & NFP Law Update Canada Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Rules: Implications for the Charity and Not-for-Profit Sector The Government of---
Read MoreTax Ombudsperson Releases Report on Bare Trust Reporting
Mar 2025 Charity & NFP Law Update The Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson released its report on March 5, 2025, titled---
Read MoreTax Ombudsperson Releases Report on Bare Trust Reporting
The Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson released its report on March 5, 2025, titled ”Unintended Consequences: Bare Trusts –---
Read MoreCRA Releases Report on Charities Program 2023 to 20
The Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) released its Report on the Charities Program 2023 to---
Read MoreAML/ATF Update – Changes Coming to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Feb 2025 Charity & NFP Law Update Amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, published in---
Read MoreU.S. Executive Orders May Impact Charities and Not-for-Profits Directly or Indirectly Receiving U.S. Funding
Feb 2025 Charity & NFP Law Update A U.S. Executive Order issued on February 6, 2025 by the White House signals---
Read MoreFederal Government Releases Draft Legislation on the Extension of Charitable Donation Deadline for the 2024 Tax Year
Jan 2025 Charity & NFP Law Update On January 23, 2025, the Department of Finance released draft legislation to amend---
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---
Read MoreAML/ATF Update
Proposed Revisions to FATF Recommendations Aim to Promote Financial Inclusion The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is undertaking revisions to its---
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