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Canadian charities and not-for-profits have been facing extraordinary and often urgent challenges in their day-to-day operations as a result of the current situation, including hosting events and meetings, governance considerations, insurance and liability, employment matters, financial considerations, and more.

The ability for Canadians to submit access to information (“ATIP”) requests is an excellent symbol of our democracy in action.

Deepen your knowledge regarding the fundamentals of lobbying and political activity in light of the new rules that have come into effect, and the upcoming federal election.

Whether you represent a charity or a not for profit, and whether the organization is large or small, it will more than likely be carrying on activities in more than one jurisdiction in Canada.

The courts dealt with two areas of charity law this summer that affect all practitioners in the areas of charity and not-for-profit law: religion and political activity.

As a Charity/NFP lawyer, ensure you are equipped to deal with real property-related issues, and the associated tax implications that may come across your desk in your practice.

Good governance of a charity/not-for-profit (NFP) depends on a number of things, including effective record keeping practices and making good faith decisions. Knowing what types of actions and decisions constitute good vs. bad faith in this specific context is important for a lawyer representing charities/non-profits (NFPs) and board members.

The natural life-cycle of most charities and not-for-profit corporations in Ontario will include fundamental changes to the structure of the organization, and can include amalgamations, separations, or dissolutions.

What are some of the distinct ethical issues faced by Charity and Not-for-Profit lawyers? Join your colleagues at this unique and engaging session, where our expert faculty will delve into ethical scenarios that are common to these areas of practice.

Recent changes to Ontario’s lobbying rules and federal income tax rules have changed registration and reporting requirements for charities, and also created limitations on political activities. As a result, your charitable clients will soon be turning to you to ensure they know their obligations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.