CRA Notices: Revocation of Charity Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices in the Canada Gazette on March 21, 2026 about revoking the registration of a number of charities under the Income Tax Act. Some revocations were proposed by the Agency for failing to meet rules, and others were requested by the charities themselves.

What it does#

• The Canada Revenue Agency (Charities Directorate) sent notices proposing to revoke registration for specific charities for not meeting parts of the Income Tax Act. Those proposed revocations are stated to be effective on the date the notice appears in the Gazette (i.e., March 21, 2026).
• The Agency also published notices of intention to revoke for many charities that asked to have their registered charity status ended. These are revocations at the charities’ request rather than enforcement actions.
• The Gazette entry lists each affected organization by business number, name and location. Examples named in the notices include COUNCIL ON HOMOSEXUALITY AND RELIGION INC., LIONS OF CANADA FUND FOR LCIF, and FONDS D’EMPRUNT ÉCONOMIQUE COMMUNAUTAIRE (QUÉBEC).

Who's affected#

• The dozens of registered charities named in the Gazette listing. (The full list appears in the published notice.)
• People and groups who donate to, fund, or depend on the services of those charities.
• Tax professionals and accountants who advise affected organizations or donors.
• The general public checking a charity’s registered status.

If it’s unclear whether a specific organization is on the list, consult the full Canada Gazette notice or the Canada Revenue Agency Charities Listing.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered status can change a charity’s tax treatment and its ability to issue official donation receipts. This matters to both the organization and its donors.
• For charities that requested revocation, the change may be part of closure or restructuring. For charities facing proposed revocation, there may be enforcement or compliance consequences.
• People who give money, volunteers, and service users may want to confirm a charity’s registration before donating or relying on services.