January 22, 2020
Another update from the Ontario government on ONCA
On January 7, 2020, I got another update from the Ontario government on ONCA. I warn you for those who read my blogs that the update does not really…
January 15, 2020
Corporations Canada Changes to Fees + Service Standard Times and improves transparency
Here is our article Corporations Canada Launches Changes to Fees and Service Standard Times and New Express Services Today. There is some very…
January 13, 2020
Upcoming Webinars for the Canadian Charity Law Association
The Canadian Charity Law Association is delivering some upcoming webinars. Registration is free but space is limited. Topics are subject to change.…
December 20, 2019
Blumbergs’ Canadian Charity Law Boot Camp 2020
Blumbergs is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Blumbergs' Canadian Charity Law Boot Camp again on Monday April 20, 2020. An easy enough…
October 28, 2019
ON government access to information disclosure on ONCA – so many pages and so little said
Since February 2019 there has not been any update from the Ontario government about ONCA coming into force. As we have noted before the Ontario…
September 27, 2019
ONCA – does no update mean no ONCA?
I have been asking the Ontario government for months for an update on whether ONCA is coming into force and when. On September 25, 2019 I…
September 14, 2019
Just launched our 3rd online course “Fundraising from Canada: A course for groups outside of Canada”
We have just launched our 3rd online course - this one is entitled "Fundraising from Canada: A course for groups outside of Canada". It is geared…
September 5, 2019
When will ONCA come into force and when will we find out more information?
Many people in Ontario are wondering what the status of ONCA is. I just wrote this email to MGCS and look forward to hearing more and…
June 27, 2019
New CNCA fees beginning in 2020 – excellent for increased transparency
Next year there will be slightly revised fees for certain services relating to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (“CNCA”) ie. the Federal…
June 3, 2019
No updates with the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA) at the moment
There are a large number of Ontario non-profit corporations under the Ontario Corporations Act (“OCA”). As you may know, the Ontario government has…
April 23, 2019
Canadian Charity Legal Checklist by Mark Blumberg – April 2019
Here is our new Canadian Charity Legal Checklist. For those who are interested in reviewing legal compliance for their registered charity,…
March 25, 2019
Blumbergs’ Canadian Charity Law Boot Camp 2019 (SOLD OUT)
The Blumbergs' Canadian Charity Law Boot Camp will be held again on Monday April 8, 2019. This is a one-day boot camp on compliance and…
January 27, 2019
When is the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA) coming into force?
I recently wondered with this new Ontario government whether there was any change relating to the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA). It…
January 14, 2019
Course – Should We Establish a Canadian Social Enterprise, Non-Profit or Charity and How to Do It?
We have created a course entitled "Should We Establish a Canadian Social Enterprise, Non-Profit or Charity and How to Do It?". The course…
November 4, 2018
Ontario companies branch heavily backlogged
The Companies Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (“MGS”) is very heavily backlogged at the moment. …
October 30, 2018
Why you should not be setting up an Ontario non-profit corporation under the OCA today
Even with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act ("ONCA") looming, we are still seeing recently incorporated non-profits that are set-up under…
August 24, 2018
Gail Picco’s article on the CWP decision
Recently author and fundraiser Gail Picco wrote an extensive article on the CWP decision entitled "How an Ontario Superior Court Decision Has…
June 26, 2018
Corporations Canada having public consultation on service fee changes affecting the CNCA etc.
Corporations Canada is looking at changing their fees in relation to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA) as well as some other…
May 17, 2018
Great news from Corporations Canada on incorporations of Federal non-profits under the CNCA
For those who read our blog you will know that we are very pleased with the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act…
March 27, 2018
Upcoming Blumbergs’ Events for 2018 – Bootcamp, T3010 and Receipting
Understanding legal compliance for registered charities is not easy but Blumbergs is offering exciting new upcoming events in 2018 that will…
March 25, 2018
Corporations Canada has made a giant leap forward in increasing transparency of Federal corporations
As you probably know if you are interested in a Federal corporation (non-profit or otherwise) you can easily search the Corporations Canada…
February 24, 2018
Why US and other nonprofit organizations may wish to set up in Canada
In the past US and other charities had mainly looked to establishing a Canadian counterpart non-profit or registered charity when they thought that…
February 19, 2018
20 Ways We May Be Able To Help You With ONCA
If you are an Ontario non-profit corporation under the OCA you might find our article on ONCA helpful: 20 Ways We May Be Able To Help You With…
February 17, 2018
Options for dealing with ONCA for Ontario non-profit organizations under the OCA
There are over 50,000 Ontario non-profit corporations under the Ontario Corporations Act. With the Ontario Government's recent announcement that the…