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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National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act (the “Act”), previously known---
Read MoreProposed 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---
Read MoreTribunal 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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Court of Appeal Upholds Ruling Against Iran On June 30th, 2017, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) dismissed an---
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Budget Implementation Act, 2017 On March 22, 2017, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the second budget of the Liberal---
Read MoreConsiderations 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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New National Security Bill C-59 Introduced On June 20, 2017, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-59, An Act respecting---
Read MoreConsiderations 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---
Read MoreHealthcare 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---
Read MoreSweeping 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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