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ONCA Issues After The Transition Period: Practical Advice and Tips
On June 3, 2026, Jacqueline M. Demczur presented practical guidance on navigating governance and compliance issues under Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) following the transition period. It explores continuance requirements, governance considerations, and key steps for charities and not-for-profits to maintain compliance and effective operations.
Watch the replay here and download the handout materials here.
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May 2026 Charity & NFP Law Update
Agentic AI and the Amplification of Legal Risk for Charities and NFPs
As charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) continue to explore the possibilities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) and integrate AI products into their workflows, much of the attention has focused on generative AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), that can draft text, summarize documents, or analyze information.
CRA Updates Guidance On Charitable Purposes, And Releases New Short Guide And Examples Of Charitable Puposes
On May 5, 2026, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released a new Short guide: How to write a charitable purpose (“Short Guide”), in addition to a revised version of the more detailed and technical guidance CG-019, Charitable purposes of a registered charity (“Revised Guidance”).
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