September 30, 2020
The WE Charity scandal and its impact on the Canadian charity sector?
A lot has happened since we originally published this article on September 4th so here is an updated version below. The WE Charity…
September 27, 2020
Access to Information sorely lacking when it comes to WE Charity scandal
The Canadian access to information system seems to underperforming when it comes to the WE Charity scandal. See this PDF of Completed Access to…
September 22, 2020
CRA Charities Directorate email today on upcoming changes with our comments
The Charities Directorate of CRA sent out an email today to their electronic mailing list. The full text is below and our comments are in [brackets…
September 14, 2020
Decline in trust in the Canadian non-profit and charity sector as a result of the WE Charity scandal
A recent public opinion poll by Proof Communications, which runs the CanTrust index, dealing with trust shows a 6% decline for the non-profit and…
September 4, 2020
What will be the impact of the WE Charity scandal on the Canadian charity sector?
The WE Charity scandal has now been going on for over 2 months. A few weeks ago the Minister of Finance resigned and parliament was prorogued. Some…
August 28, 2020
CRA asking about cryptocurrencies on charity audits
When CRA audits charities they typically send a long questionnaire to be filled in by the charity on many different issues. With some…
August 20, 2020
“Steve Bannon Is Charged With Fraud in We Build the Wall Campaign” – some quick thoughts on fundraising and restricted gifts
In this New York Times article published today entitled "Steve Bannon Is Charged With Fraud in We Build the Wall Campaign" it has shocking…
August 18, 2020
If your CNCA directors change – you need to let Corporations Canada know in a timely way!
With the current focus on WE Charity and the CSSG program, there is a lot that can be learned about transparency in the charity sector. I will now…
August 13, 2020
WE Charity files today Federal lobbyist registration forms
Today Dalal Al-Waheidi, Executive Director of WE Charity, told the Finance Committee that today they filed their registration for the Federal…
August 13, 2020
Charities should pay attention to the Lobbying Act if you “lobby” the Federal government for funds
Would you like to obtain a grant from the Federal government? Well if you "communicate with a public officer holder" asking for funds that probably…
August 10, 2020
We just launched a new course – Membership of Non-Profits and Charities in Canada
There is so much confusion on memberships for Non-Profits and Charities in Canada that we have just launched a 2-hour course on the topic.Here is…
July 31, 2020
Transparency in the Canadian Charitable Sector and the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return Online Course
Every year we do a 3-hour course on transparency and the T3010. This year there has been a lot of interest in transparency around charities. On…
July 28, 2020
WE Charity filings with Corporations Canada
WE Charity is a Federal Corporation under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (“CNCA”). The CNCA is corporate legislation that applies to…
July 19, 2020
We have recently added two new online courses for Canadian charities
We have recently added 2 new full-day courses namely Fundamentals of Running a Canadian Charitable Organization/Operating Charity and Fundamentals of…
June 29, 2020
Some compliance trends or task over the next 6 months for Canadian registered charities
Here are a number of trends or compliance suggestions for charities over the next six months:If you are an Ontario corporation under the Ontario…
June 25, 2020
Charities Directorate Business Resumption Plan and Audits
CRA has just published its plan for the resumption of full activities. Here is one pertaining to the Legislation and Policy Branch (Charities). My…
June 6, 2020
New course on restricted gifts in Canada by Mark Blumberg
Today we are launching a new course of restricted gifts for Canadian charities: "Restricted Gifts - Managing the Opportunities and Dangers of…
May 29, 2020
Blumberg Segal LLP Update for Clients and Friends – May 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the non-profit and charity sector. Some organizations have been completely shut down, some have suspended…
May 12, 2020
Blumbergs’ Canadian Charity Legal Checklist for Working with Intermediaries in Canada
Here is our Blumbergs' Canadian Charity Legal Checklist for Working with Intermediaries in Canada 2020. It will be of help to Canadian registered…
May 11, 2020
Corporations Canada provides simple way for non-profits and charities under the CNCA to extend time for financial disclosure and AGM
We are delighted that Corporations Canada today has provided a simple way for non-profits and charities under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations…
May 11, 2020
The Privacy Commissioner Releases tips for videoconferencing and privacy
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has recently released some tips for ensuring that you protect your organization's privacy, as well…
May 11, 2020
Guidance from Charity Commission “Manage financial difficulties in your charity caused by coronavirus”
Here is some really good guidance from the Charity Commission of England and Wales. GuidanceManage financial difficulties in your charity…
May 10, 2020
Canadian Charities Working with Non-Charities in Canada – A Very Simplified View of the Process
In this brief note, we try to suggest ten steps for a simplified contractor arrangement between a Canadian charity and a group in Canada that is not…
May 9, 2020
New Course on Canadian Charities Working with Non-Charities in Canada
We have just prepared a new course on Canadian Charities Working with Non-Charities in Canada. Here is information on the new course and how to…