September 23, 2020
Now is the time to get onto CRA’s Digital Services for Charities
While restrictions are easing up and businesses are getting back to work, now is still a good time for registered charities to get on to CRA's new…
September 22, 2020
CRA Charities Directorate email today on upcoming changes with our comments
The Charities Directorate of CRA sent out an email today to their electronic mailing list. The full text is below and our comments are in [brackets…
September 20, 2020
CRA Charities Directorate slowly restarting revocation process and audits
For almost a year now (long before COVID) CRA has not revoked one single charity as a result of audit! Admittedly CRA typically in a year revokes…
September 19, 2020
Eisbrenner v. Canada, 2020 FCA 93 (Federal Court of Appeal) deals with CGI tax shelter donation scheme
In the case Eisbrenner v. Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal deals with 2 tax shelter donation schemes that were not accepted in the Tax Court of…
September 19, 2020
Mudge v. The Queen – deals with Canadian donation tax scheme and drafting of pleadings
In the case of Mudge v. The Queen, it deals with a charitable scheme and a motion by the taxpayer to strike out portions of CRA's pleadings when CRA…
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.…
September 14, 2020
Decline in trust in the Canadian non-profit and charity sector as a result of the WE Charity scandal
A recent public opinion poll by Proof Communications, which runs the CanTrust index, dealing with trust shows a 6% decline for the non-profit and…
September 4, 2020
What will be the impact of the WE Charity scandal on the Canadian charity sector?
The WE Charity scandal has now been going on for over 2 months. A few weeks ago the Minister of Finance resigned and parliament was prorogued. Some…
August 30, 2020
Blumbergs’ Canadian Charity Law Institute 2020 – online
Every year Blumbergs has its Blumbergs’ Canadian Charity Law Institute. This year we will be doing a "mini-institute" – very virtual, much shorter…
August 28, 2020
Gospel for Asia, Bankruptcy Protection, and a Multi-Million Dollar Class Action
Recently, the CBC published an article entitled Charity Gospel for Asia files for creditor protection after $170M lawsuit. It is interesting that…
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…