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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.
T3010 Filing Time! Ten Tips on Completing the T3010
On May 5, 2026, Theresa Man presented T3010 Filing Time! Ten Tips on Completing the T3010. This presentation highlighted the importance of the T3010 annual information return as a key compliance requirement for Canadian charities under the Income Tax Act and CRA policies, with significant legal, operational, and reputational consequences for non-compliance.
Watch the replay here and download the handout materials here.
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Legislation Update
The federal government has introduced proposed legislation to create a new digital safety framework for social media, chatbot and other online services. Introduced for first reading on June 10, 2026, Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, would enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act…
CRA News
On June 17, 2026, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) published an update to its News and Events for Charities page reminding registered charities to file their Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, no later than six months after the fiscal year end. This means that charities with a December 31 fiscal year end must file by June 30, 2026.
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