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The Canadian Charity Law Podcast

Staff at B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation

Exploring the ins-and-outs of Canadian Charity Law in a way that can be understood by the layperson, including Charity Registration, Not-for-Profit Incorporation, Charity Governance, Charity Fundraising, Tax Receipting, and much more!

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12:39

International Charitable Activities for Canadian...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/07/16

The episode outlines the legal framework governing Canadian charities seeking to fund or conduct operations internationally. It explains that the Income Tax Act (Canada) offers two primary pathways for global engagement: transferring funds to "qualified donees" or conducting the charity's "own activities" abroad. The document details who qualifies as a "donee," including registered Canadian organizations, international bodies like the UN, and specific foreign entities. Furthermore, it

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12:47

AI Fails: Canadian Charity Registration Demands Legal...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/07/10

This episode warns against using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Canadian charity registration applications due to frequent failures and significant delays. It emphasizes that AI lacks a nuanced understanding of Canadian charity law requirements, struggles with complex evaluation criteria from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and fails to grasp governance requirements. The discussion highlights the absence of strategic positioning and ongoing support from AI, leading to costly appeal

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29:40

Canadian Charities: Stay On The Right Side of the...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/07/03

This comprehensive episode, Stay On The CRA's Good Side, outlines the essential requirements for Canadian registered charities to maintain compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It covers the CRA Charities Directorate's oversight role, detailing how they monitor compliance through various methods like T3010 screening and audits, and lists common triggers for reviews. The episode emphasizes annual T3010 filing obligations, including deadlines, required schedules, and frequent

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16:57

T3010: The Catastrophic Risks of Late Canadian...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/06/26

This episode comprehensively outlines the severe repercussions for Canadian registered charities that fail to file their annual T3010 Registered Charity Information Return on time. It explains that this critical document serves as a public accountability mechanism, reporting an organization's activities, finances, and governance. The discussion details immediate consequences like penalties and damage to public standing, escalating to the terrifying threat of charity registration revocation,

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15:34

Energizing Nonprofit and Charity Board Meetings

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/06/12

This episode offers a comprehensive guide on improving nonprofit and charity board meetings, transforming them from tedious obligations into productive and engaging sessions. It emphasizes the importance of defining a clear purpose for each meeting and starting with emotional connection rather than immediate financial discussions. Key strategies include mastering the consent agenda to streamline routine matters, facilitating interactive conversations over monologues, and assigning clear

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6:19

How To Determine Where to Incorporate Your Ontario...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/06/04

This episode helps Ontario nonprofits understand the key differences between incorporating under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) and the federal Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA). It clarifies that neither option is universally better and the best choice depends on the organization's specific needs and operational plans.It highlights distinctions regarding director requirements, membership voting rights, financial standards, filing obligations, and public

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13:53

Get Funding for Your Newly Registered Canadian Charity

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/05/30

This episode offers a guide to effective fundraising strategies specifically tailored for new charities operating in Canada. It provides practical advice on various approaches, including online campaigns, events, monthly giving programs, grant applications, social media engagement, and corporate partnerships. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of clearly defining a charity's mission and vision and the value of donor recognition and appreciation. Overall, this resource helps guide

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15:39

Staying on the Sunny Side of Compliance: Your...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/05/21

The episode explains that registered charities in Canada must meet specific obligations to maintain their status, as failing to do so can lead to serious repercussions. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) uses a graduated scale of enforcement, starting with education and potentially progressing to compliance agreements. More severe non-compliance can result in sanctions, such as financial penalties or the suspension of the right to issue donation receipts. The most extreme consequence is the

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12:44

Fundraising No-Nos for Canadian Charities (Keep it...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/05/14

This episode outlines several key scenarios where fundraising activities by registered charities in Canada can be deemed unacceptable by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This includes situations where fundraising becomes a primary focus instead of supporting the charitable mission, results in excessive private benefits, or involves activities that are illegal or contrary to public policy. Additionally, fundraising is considered unacceptable if it is deceptive in any way or if it utilizes an

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5:13

Starting a Nonprofit or Charitable Organization...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/05/08

This episode explains the key differences between non-profit and charitable organizations in Canada, emphasizing that charitable organizations can issue tax receipts, unlike non-profits. It highlights that incorporation is not required for either but is strongly recommended for legal and name protection benefits. The discussion also outlines how a non-profit obtains charitable status by applying to the CRA and provides examples of each type of organization. Furthermore, it details the

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12:58

How a Canadian Charity Can Change its Fiscal Year...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/04/30

This episode outlines the process for Canadian registered charities to change their fiscal year-end, emphasizing that approval from the Charities Directorate is required. It details two main methods for requesting this change: online via the My Business Account (MyBA) portal or by submitting a formal letter, specifying the necessary information for each. The episode also explains the concept of a transition period created by the change, requiring a separate information return, and

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16:30

Canada's Charities Program: 2023-2024 CRA Report. An...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/04/30

This episode discusses the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Report on the Charities Program for 2023 to 2024, detailing the CRA's Charities Directorate's activities related to registered charities and other qualified donees in Canada. It outlines the directorate's mission, vision, and progress in upholding the integrity of the sector and supporting organizations in complying with tax legislation. The report includes statistical data on registered charities, application processes, compliance

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10:08

Canadian Charities & Political Advocacy: Know Your...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/04/23

This episode outlines how Canadian charities can legally engage in political advocacy while maintaining their registered status. It clarifies what political activities are allowed and prohibited, emphasizing the requirement to remain non-partisan. The episode highlights how recent amendments to the Income Tax Act have removed the 10% spending limit on public policy dialogue and development activities, allowing for more freedom in advocacy as long as it supports the charity's mission. Best

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5:48

Membership Proxy Voting for Ontario Nonprofits

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Recent changes to Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) have altered the rules for proxy voting in non-profit and charitable organizations located in Ontario. Previously, the right to use proxies was automatic for members, but now, it is only permitted if explicitly stated in an organization's articles or by-laws. This discussion outlines what a proxy is, the potential benefits and drawbacks of allowing them, and highlights that virtual meetings offer an alternative.Canadian

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4:52

Charity and Nonprofit Founder: Don't Lose Control of...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/04/02

This episode explains challenges to founder control in standard non-profit structures where all members typically have voting rights. It then presents two main solutions involving different membership classes to mitigate this challenge. The first solution proposes a structure where only board members are voting members, ensuring they control board appointments. The second involves multiple classes of members. These strategies enable founders to maintain influence over the non-profit's

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17:32

Start a BC Society: Podcast Overview

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/03/19

This episode explains how to start a non-profit society specifically in British Columbia, offering a step-by-step process for incorporation. It highlights key stages such as building a core team, choosing a name, defining the society's purpose, and crafting bylaws. The discussion also touches upon filing for incorporation, opening a bank account, and the separate process of obtaining charitable tax status. Finally, it includes important considerations for long-term success and directs

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7:34

A Basic Overview To Starting a Toronto Nonprofit

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/03/12

This episode outlines the necessary steps for establishing a not-for-profit corporation in Toronto. The process involves choosing a unique name, preparing Articles of Incorporation, appointing directors, defining bylaws, and submitting an incorporation application. The guide also mentions the optional step of obtaining charitable status through the Canada Revenue Agency for additional tax advantages.This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a

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9:05

Register Your Ontario Nonprofit: Federal or...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/03/12

This episode explains the crucial early decision for nonprofits looking to incorporate in Ontario: whether to incorporate provincially (specifically in Ontario) or federally. Provincial incorporation in Ontario offers benefits such as easier access to funding, potential tax advantages, limited liability protection, an independent legal identity, and perpetual existence. Federal incorporation provides nationwide name protection, enhanced prestige, greater flexibility for national operations,

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9:22

How Much Should Canadian Charities Pay Their Executives?

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/03/06

This episode addresses the crucial topic of executive compensation within Canadian charities (with some references to US charity law as well), emphasizing the need for fair and reasonable pay to attract and retain competent leadership while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Canadian regulations, particularly by the CRA, define compensation broadly and strictly prohibit undue private benefit, requiring transparency through the T3010 form. In the US, the IRS and organizations like

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11:31

Accounting and Bookkeeping Guidelines for Canadian...

The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ·

2025/03/06

This episode, Essential Principles for Charity and Nonprofit Bookkeeping, outlines crucial guidelines for managing a Canadian organization's finances. It emphasizes meticulously documenting and summarizing all financial transactions using accrual and double-entry bookkeeping methods for accuracy and internal control. The discussion stresses the importance of a comprehensive chart of accounts and the regular production of key financial statements like the statement of activities and the

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