For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is the advancement of religion. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains how "religion"...
For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is the relief of poverty. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains the type...
For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is the advancement of education. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what types...
In order to maintain their status, registered charities must comply with a number of rules and regulations. Those that do not face sanctions, or worse, deregistration. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what types...
I sit on a charity board where some of the staff are very worried about some potential legislation harmful to our cause, and want to lobby against it. Is this ethical for a charity? Is it legal? It is quite...
If you’re a nonprofit or charitable organization with a mandate that frequently requires you to dialogue with government officials, you’re likely already aware of the Federal Accountability Act (FAA). If you’re not aware, you should read this. Last December, in...
Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world and we consider ourselves to be good neighbours, but when it comes to cross-border donations things can get a bit tricky. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the...
We hear all the time how our world has become a global village, how we can reach out to people across the planet in a matter of seconds. This is true for charitable organizations as well, many of which focus...
There’s an old saying that states “charity starts at home”. That may be so, but oftentimes, once the seed of charitable activity has been planted the branches quickly spread outward. So it is with the many people and organizations that...
Registered charities are required by law to distribute the bulk of their receipted revenue to causes or activities in line with their charitable mission. But the numbers aren't always as cut and dried as one might expect. Adam Aptowitzer, a...
