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The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

  • June 01, 2013
  • Kimberley A. Cunnington-Taylor

We are entering a new era in corporate law for non-share capital corporations in Ontario as the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”) is nearly upon us.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law

Financial Statements

  • March 28, 2013
  • Camille Kam

Many readers by now may have heard that the Canada Revenue Agency recently revoked the charitable registration of Charity Intelligence Canada, a Toronto-based foundation with a mission to provide information on Canada's registered charities to donors.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law

Chair's Report

  • March 28, 2013
  • Linda Godel

As we look back on 2012, our Section can be proud of all that we accomplished including meetings of the Executive and various working groups, newsletters, luncheon programs, an OBA Institute session and the National Charity Law Symposium.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law

Canada's New Anti-Spam Legislation

  • November 01, 2012
  • Linda J. Godel*

Canada’s new anti-spam legislation, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act, known as “CASL”, was passed by Parliament on December 15, 2010 and is expected to come into force in 2013.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law

Foundation In Breach of Fiduciary and Trust Obligations

  • November 01, 2012
  • Ryan M. Prendergast and Terrance S. Carter

On September 27, 2011, November 16, 2011, and March 7, 2012, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued reasons and a cost decision in the matter of Victoria Order of Nurses for Canada v. Greater Hamilton Wellness Foundation.[i]

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law

Update On Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010

  • November 01, 2012
  • Clifford Goldfarb

The Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”), which was passed in 2010, was originally scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2013. However, the new proclamation date is now expected to be July 1, 2013.

Charity and Not-For-Profit Law