Charities and Not-for-Profit Newsletter
2011 Archives
December 2011
Standing Committee on Finance Announces Study of Charitable Giving in Canada
Turf Tussle Erupts in Charity Over Fiduciary Duty*
The Meaning of “Public Benefit”: U.K. Tribunal Affirms Trustee Discretion in Meeting Public Benefit Test
Court Releases Decision on Certification of Donation Tax Shelter Class Action
Gifts in Kind
Letter to the Editor – Gifts to Smaller Charities
Turf Tussle Erupts in Charity Over Fiduciary Duty*
The Meaning of “Public Benefit”: U.K. Tribunal Affirms Trustee Discretion in Meeting Public Benefit Test
Court Releases Decision on Certification of Donation Tax Shelter Class Action
Gifts in Kind
Letter to the Editor – Gifts to Smaller Charities
November 2011
October 2011
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act Proclaimed in Force
Deadline Approaching to Block Use of Trademarks by .XXX websites
Internships
Gifts of Cultural Property
CRA Releases Guidance on Charitable Trust Requirements
The English Approach to Payments Made to a Foreign Charity - A Cause for Jealousy?
Deadline Approaching to Block Use of Trademarks by .XXX websites
Internships
Gifts of Cultural Property
CRA Releases Guidance on Charitable Trust Requirements
The English Approach to Payments Made to a Foreign Charity - A Cause for Jealousy?
September 2011
Gifts to U.S. Charities and the Availability of Charitable Tax Credits – An Unusual Situation
Extension of Charity Receipting Rules to Other Qualified Donees
Recent Case Confirms Importance of Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage
CRA Releases Multiple Replacement Guidances
CRA Releases Animal Welfare Guidance
Extension of Charity Receipting Rules to Other Qualified Donees
Recent Case Confirms Importance of Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage
CRA Releases Multiple Replacement Guidances
CRA Releases Animal Welfare Guidance
August 2011
Upcoming Charity Law Program
Department of Finance Releases Draft Legislation to Implement Budget Changes
Draft Regulations Released Under Canada’s Anti-spam Legislation
Reference Letter Liability
Applications for Exemption Under the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention
Ontario Government Website on the New Corporate Act
Department of Finance Releases Draft Legislation to Implement Budget Changes
Draft Regulations Released Under Canada’s Anti-spam Legislation
Reference Letter Liability
Applications for Exemption Under the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention
Ontario Government Website on the New Corporate Act
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
Budget 2011 – Update
Update on Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust Now a Qualified Donee
Ontario Government Releases Report on the Partnership Project
Major Asset Transfers Between Charities: Corporate Law Considerations
Federal Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision Denying Charitable Credits
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation
Update on Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust Now a Qualified Donee
Ontario Government Releases Report on the Partnership Project
Major Asset Transfers Between Charities: Corporate Law Considerations
Federal Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision Denying Charitable Credits
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation
March 2011
Impact of Budget 2011
Federal Budget Changes the Rules Related to Donations of Publicly Listed Flow-Through Shares
Budget 2011 Extends Charity Regulatory Regime to Other Qualified Donees
Budget Gives Charity Governance Control to CRA
Tax Consequences of Returning Gifts
2011 Federal Budget – Granting Options to Qualified Donees
Non-Qualifying Security Anti-Avoidance Rules
Tax Court Charitable Jurisdiction Not In Budget
Federal Budget Changes the Rules Related to Donations of Publicly Listed Flow-Through Shares
Budget 2011 Extends Charity Regulatory Regime to Other Qualified Donees
Budget Gives Charity Governance Control to CRA
Tax Consequences of Returning Gifts
2011 Federal Budget – Granting Options to Qualified Donees
Non-Qualifying Security Anti-Avoidance Rules
Tax Court Charitable Jurisdiction Not In Budget