Publications

Publications

Bill 154 to Permit Social Investments in Ontario

On September 14, 2017, Ontario’s Bill 154 was introduced as an omnibus bill in the Legislature. Among the numerous proposals---

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Legislation Update

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act (the “Act”), previously known---

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Proposed Changes to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) Put in Context

On June 9, 2017, The Ministry of National Revenue announced changes to the CRA Voluntary Disclosures Program (“VDP”) by publishing---

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Tribunal Upholds Religious School Right to Reject Applicants Based on Creed

On July 5, 2017, in HS v The Private Academy, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “HRTO”) dismissed three---

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Anti-Terrorism Law Update

Court of Appeal Upholds Ruling Against Iran On June 30th, 2017, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) dismissed an---

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Legislation Update

Budget Implementation Act, 2017 On March 22, 2017, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the second budget of the Liberal---

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Considerations in Drafting Restricted Purpose Charitable Trusts

When drafting a testamentary or inter vivos restricted charitable purpose trust, charities should be aware of legal issues and concerns---

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Anti-Terrorism Law Update

New National Security Bill C-59 Introduced On June 20, 2017, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-59, An Act respecting---

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Considerations in Drafting Restricted Charitable Purpose Trusts

Was presented by Terrance S. Carter at the STEP National Conference which was hosted by The Society of Trust and---

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Healthcare Philanthropy: Check-Up 2017

was co-hosted by Carters and Fasken Martineau on June 1, 2017 with a two part session entitled “Essential Charity Law---

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Sweeping Changes Recommended In Report On Political Activities

On May 4, 2017, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) published on its website the excellent and very readable Report of---

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Jedi Order Denied Charitable Status for Advancement of Religion

Church Law Bulletin No. 49,

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