Refuge Temple Apostolic Church Revoked

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice proposing to revoke the charitable registration of REFUGE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH (Edmonton). The notice refers to the Income Tax Act and says the revocation is effective on the publication date, October 21, 2023.

What it does#

• The Canada Revenue Agency says it has proposed to revoke the registration of the charity with business number 888645066RR0001 (REFUGE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH, Edmonton, Alta.).
• The reason given is failure to meet parts of the Income Tax Act, but the short Gazette notice does not list the specific problems.
• The notice states the revocation is effective on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette: October 21, 2023.
• The notice was signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

Who's affected#

• REFUGE TEMPLE APOSTOLIC CHURCH and its leadership and members.
• People or groups who donate to the charity or receive services from it. Donors may not be able to claim official donation receipts for gifts given after the effective date.
• It is unclear from the notice whether other organizations or individuals are involved or affected.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered-charity status can stop the church from issuing official tax receipts for donations. That can reduce incentives for donors and affect fundraising.
• The church’s finances and programs could be disrupted, which may affect people who rely on its services.
• The Gazette notice is brief and does not explain the specific reasons for the proposed revocation, so some consequences and next steps are not clear from this publication alone.