Andrew Clubine

Learn more about the new authorization regime in Canada allowing exemptions for humanitarian operations in terrorist-controlled areas!

Under Canadian law, there are four steps that must be followed when applying to become a registered charity. The steps outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency  (CRA), are as follows:   Make an informed decision about becoming a registered charity  Set up your organization before applying for registration   Apply for registration   Application review process   In this post, we provide a detailed explanation of each step to help organizations better understand the process of becoming a registered...

Charities and non-profit organizations (NPOs), both operate on a non-profit basis, meaning the organization's primary purpose is not to make a profit. There are, however, significant distinctions between the two types of organizations pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) guidelines.   What is a registered charity?   There are three categories of registered charities in Canada; charitable organizations, public foundations, and private foundations. To...