September 16, 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.…
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 14, 2020
CRA Question and Answer Teleconference on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Here is information from CRA on their upcoming teleconference on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Charities and giving - CRA:…
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 22, 2020
What is WE Charity Foundation? It is a wee story I tell you. In the story you will learn about transparency or lack thereof in the charity sector
What is the WE Charity Foundation? It is a charity that probably no one had heard of until recently when the Canadian government decided that it was…
July 20, 2020
Mark Blumberg’s written submission to the Finance Committee on transparency in the non-profit and charity sector
Here is my Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget on Transparency and Accountability in the…
July 20, 2020
If the T3010 annual charity return improves perhaps the charity sector and transparency will also improve
In 2012 I had suggested certain additional questions be added to the T3010. There are many groups actively opposing any greater transparency in the…
July 20, 2020
CRA releases letter on whether an entity is eligible for CEWS and discusses public institution
Here is a CRA letter on whether a public institution is eligible for CEWS: SUMMARY: CEWS—Public institution—ITA-149(1)(a), 149(1)(b),…
July 20, 2020
CRA Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Application Guide
Here is an application from CRA relating to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Canada Revenue AgencyCanada Emergency Wage Subsidy…
July 20, 2020
Lengthy FAQ from CRA on wage subsidy
Here is an FAQ released by CRA on the Federal wage subsidy:Canada Revenue AgencyFrequently asked questions - Canada emergency wage subsidy (CEWS)…
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 27, 2020
Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from the Federal government in 2018?
Here is our article Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from the Federal government in 2018? In 2018 the Federal government provided…
June 27, 2020
Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Provincial Governments in 2018?
Here is our article Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Provincial Governments in 2018? In 2018 the various provincial…
June 27, 2020
Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Municipal Governments in 2018?
Here is our article Which Canadian charities received the most revenue from Municipal Governments in 2018? Municipal governments in Canada provided…
June 26, 2020
Which Canadian charities spent money on foreign activities in 2018 and how much did they spend?
In our note Which Canadian charities spent money on foreign activities in 2018 and how much did they spend we recently reviewed the T3010 information…
June 26, 2020
Online Charity Application losing Corporate Documents
If you have submitted an online charity application using CRA's Digital Services for Registered Charities, you may have received or may still receive…
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 22, 2020
Update on the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA) and regulations
The Ontario government has asked for comments on regulations affecting the new Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (ONCA). The deadline is today.…
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
How do I know if a group is an agency of the Canadian Federal Gov. and therefore a qualified donee?
Here is a list of qualified donees. One of them is "Her Majesty in right of Canada" ie. the Canadian Federal government. However, it also includes…
May 28, 2020
CRA notice on charity applications – yes CRA is processing charity applications!
CRA has been processing charity applications during the COVID pandemic - even when they were "shut down". This recent CRA notice advises charities…
May 19, 2020
What is a Qualified donee under the Income Tax Act Canada in 2020? How many are there?
A qualified donee is an organization that can issue official donation receipts for gifts it receives from individuals and corporations. It can also…