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 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.…
January 6, 2020
Ontario government update re: ONCA transition -there will be an update
On December 31, 2019 the Ontario government apparently updated their webpage on ONCA. I know this because the page says "Updated: December 31,…
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…
October 11, 2019
Doug Ford continues to obfuscate on ONCA and delay releasing information on ONCA
The current Ontario Conservative Government seems to have adopted the Ontario Liberal party's approach to ONCA. It is something like 'people of…
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 22, 2019
Blumbergs’ Canadian Charity Law Institute 2019
Join us on Monday October 7, 2019 in Toronto for the 8th Annual Blumbergs' Canadian Charity Law Institute. We will be featuring a number of…
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 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…
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…
November 5, 2018
New Canadian Registered Charity Legal Checklist by Mark Blumberg
Here is the new Canadian Charity Legal Checklist. For those who are interested in reviewing legal compliance for their registered charity they…
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…
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…
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…
January 27, 2018
Our directory of top resources for Canadian registered charities
Over the last 10 or more years, we have published over 2500 blog posts. Except for a few avid readers, that might be a little overwhelming so…
December 22, 2017
Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) “targeted” to be brought into force in early 2020
Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was passed in 2010 and supposed to come into force in July 2013. The Ontario government has announced…
November 14, 2017
Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Act, 2017 (Bill 154) has passed and received Royal Assent today
As we have noted before the Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Act, 2017 (Bill 154) has passed and today it received Royal Assent. It will make…
November 14, 2017
Ontario Changes Affecting Membership of Ontario Non-Profit Organizations under the OCA
The Ontario government has recently passed new legislation making certain changes to the Ontario Corporations Act (OCA). The changes…