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Elected vs. Employed: Alberta Court Clarifies Removal Issues in Non-Profit Governance
In the recent decision of Faichney v Fort McKay Métis Nation Association, released on June 5, 2026, the Court of---
Read MoreCarters Fifth Webinar in the Winter/Spring Series – ONCA Issues after the Transition Period: Practical Advice and Tips
On June 3, 2026, Jacqueline Demczur presented “Advising Clients on the ONCA after the Transition Period: Practical Advice and Tips”.---
Read MoreONCA 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---
Read MoreCRA 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---
Read MoreAdvising Clients on the ONCA after the Transition Period: Practical Advice and Tips
On May 13th, Jacqueline Demczur presented “Advising Clients on the ONCA after the Transition Period: Practical Advice and Tips”---
Read MoreBylaws Are Not Suggestions: A Review of West Coast Cricket Organization v Cricket Canada
A recent decision by the British Columbia Supreme Court in West Coast Cricket Organization v. Cricket Canada on March 19,---
Read MoreBoard Oversight and Defamation Liability: An Analysis of Maiani v C-Jazz
A decision of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Maiani v C-Jazz, released on March 11, 2026, provides a---
Read MoreSignificant CRA Policy Change: CRA Ends Pre-Approval and Automatic Reviews of Amended Charitable Purposes and Activities
On January 15, 2026, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced in its Quarterly Update (“Quarterly---
Read MoreSignificant CRA Policy Change: CRA Ends Pre-Approval and Automatic Reviews of Amended Charitable Purposes and Activities
INTRODUCTION On January 15, 2026, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced in its Quarterly Update (“Quarterly---
Read MoreOntario Securities Commission Grants Securities Law Relief to Toronto Foundation
In a November 12, 2025 decision, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) has granted the Application for relief from registration---
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail Publishes Article on Politicization of Charitable Status
The Globe and Mail recently published an article on October 9, 2025 by regular columnist Tim Cestnick highlighting concerns by---
Read MoreOctober 2025 Legal Risk Management Checklists for Ontario-based Charities and Not-for-Profits
The annual checklists are available: Legal Risk Management Checklist for Ontario-Based Charities Legal Risk Management Checklist for Ontario-Based Not-For-Profits---
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