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An archive of podcasts about all aspects of charity law in Canada. Tips, trends, and vital how-to information for anyone running a nonprofit in Canada. Note: we are no longer producing new p...

Charities in Canada are not allowed to bestow undue benefit, a situation where an individual, corporation, or other entity receives a tangib...

The federal government recently released their 2010 budget, which contained some big changes for Canadian charities. What will likely affect...

Late last year, the C.D. Howe Institute published a white paper written by Adam Aptowitzer where he argued that because the federal governme...

Have you filed your charity information return (T3010B)? Although charities don't have to file income tax returns, filing their information...

Are you prepared to meet all your legal requirements in 2010? Find out the top three things you should be aware of for 2010, as well as othe...

Are you thinking of starting or joining an umbrella group that oversees other organizations? If so, it's vital that you understand all the l...

Unemployment rates continue to climb across Canada, and with nonprofits struggling to raise funds, more and more organizations are looking a...

When an organization in Canada seeks incorporation, it is necessary for them to have a consitution, bylaws, and letters of patent in place....

In 2010, both British Columbia and Ontario will begin using a harmonized sales tax. This change will have an impact on nonprofits and charit...

Many Canadian nonprofits belong to some type of international association and gain valuable benefits from doing so. But membership in an int...

Canada's new Not-for-profit Corporations Act received royal assent this past June, and could affect upwards of 100,000 organizations through...

Appearing before a government committee can be a nerve-wracking experience for many nonprofit leaders and employees. But nonprofits and char...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released a new Guidance on Fundraising document, with the purpose of educating charities on what is...

As of May 2009, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) replaced the Registered Charity Information Return with a new form, the T3010B. The new form...

Setting up and running a charitable organization can be a tricky business, so it's important to ensure that you're always on the right side...

Now that you understand what the GST is and how it affects charities, it's important to take a look at how a charity can go about getting ba...

After last month's podcast you should be armed with a good understanding of just what the GST is. This month, we discuss the unique effect t...

Understanding how the Goods and Services Tax (GST) works is important to all Canadians. In this podcast, find out exactly what the GST is an...

The Income Tax Act requires charities, as nontaxable entities, to spend a certain percentage of their income each year on charitable activit...

In this podcast, we continue the discussion of disbursement quotas that began in Part 1 and explore such topics as how to calculate your dis...

With investors throughout the world facing the economic crunch of volatile markets, charities might expect to see a decrease in gifts of sha...

When audited by the Canada Revenue Agency, charities may find themselves being asked to provide third-party information. Third-parties can b...

Compliance agreements are really just agreements made by an organization to comply with the law. How does this affect charities? Typically,...

When it comes to compliance with tax laws, many charities feel slightly in the dark. But an understanding of the CRA Charities Directorate a...

On the surface, the difference between a corporate and an individual gift might seem quite negligible. However, it is important for charitie...