Your organization may be doing great work in the community, but would it pass the CRA's public benefit test? Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what the test is and what it actually means...
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled last year that sports organizations below the national level do not qualify as registered charities. The ruling is the result of a case involving the Amateur Youth Soccer Association (AYSA), which operates at the...
For an organization to be registered as a charity, its purposes must fall within one of four categories, one of which is "other purposes beneficial to the community in a way the law regards as charitable". Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer...
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...
