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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
The Outsiders Law Knowledge Centre equips business and non-profit
leaders with the essential insights.


How Charities Lose Their Status in Canada
A charity administrator checks donation records and invoices to prevent common filing mistakes that can lead to CRA revocation.
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 233 min read


AGLC Rules Update: What Alberta Nonprofits Need to Know (April 2025)
This AGLC rules update, effective April 1, 2025, marks the biggest shift in charitable gaming compliance in a decade and introduces a substantial overhaul to its Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook.
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 22 min read
AGLC Ammendments for Alberta Charities - Effective April 1, 2025
AGLC Amendments for use of proceeds for charities
Sebastian Elawny
Jun 231 min read
Alberta's 2025 Child Care Reforms: Grants for Licensed Daycares in Alberta
Outsiders Law can help with your Preschool and Daycare needs to help ensure that you qualify for grants in Alberta.

Rahul Tandon
Jun 131 min read
The Charitable Registration Process In Canada
Under Canadian law, there are four steps that must be followed when applying to become a registered charity. The steps outlined by the...

Andrew Clubine
Jan 22, 20244 min read
Difference Between Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
Charities and non-profit organizations (NPOs), both operate on a non-profit basis, meaning the organization's primary purpose is not to...

Andrew Clubine
Jan 8, 20243 min read
Volunteer Management and Engagement for Canadian Charities and Non-Profits
Volunteers are vital to charities and other non-profits. In recent years, volunteer recruitment and retention has become very...
Sebastian Elawny
Jan 1, 20243 min read
Fundraising Strategies for Canadian Charities
To learn more about fundraising for charities in Canada, read our latest article on fundraising and the associated legal parameters.
Sebastian Elawny
Dec 17, 20234 min read
Charity Intelligence Canada: Informing Donors and Providing Transparency
Deciding which charity to donate to can be hard, so we've provided some tips & tricks that might help simplify your decision making process!

Andrew Clubine
Dec 10, 20234 min read
Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community as a Charitable Purpose
Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community as a Charitable Purpose
Sebastian Elawny
Dec 3, 20234 min read
Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose
Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Advancement of Religion as a Charitable Purpose

Andrew Clubine
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Advancement of Education as a Charitable Purpose
Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Advancement of Education as a Charitable Purpose

Andrew Clubine
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Relief of Poverty as a Charitable Purpose
Understanding the Four Heads of Charity in Canada: Relief of Poverty as a Charitable Purpose
Sebastian Elawny
Nov 13, 20233 min read
What Purposes Qualify as “Charitable” in Canada?
To become a registered charity in Canada, an organizations purposes must be exclusively charitable; but what does this mean? Let us explain.

Andrew Clubine
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Did you know that over 50% of Applications for Charitable Registration are Rejected
Why are so many charity applications rejected on an annual basis? And how can you make sure yours isn't one of them? We can help.
Sebastian Elawny
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Understanding the Charitable Registration Process
Curious about the charitable registration process in Canada? We've provided a step-by-step guide that can assist you through the process.
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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