Charity registration revoked: Canadian Friends of Cuban Jewry

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency is revoking the registration of the charity Canadian Friends of Cuban Jewry (business number 891822249RR0001) in Montréal, Que. The Gazette notice says this is for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act, and the revocation is effective July 8, 2023.

What it does#

• Announces that a notice of proposed revocation was sent to the charity named above.
• States the reason as a failure to meet certain requirements of the Income Tax Act (the Gazette cites specific provisions).
• Says the revocation is effective on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette: July 8, 2023.

Who's affected#

• The registered charity Canadian Friends of Cuban Jewry (business number 891822249RR0001) in Montréal, Que. is the direct subject of the revocation.
• Donors and others connected to the charity may be affected, but the Gazette notice does not give details about practical consequences for donors or past donation receipts.
• The action was issued by the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General).

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status can change how an organization operates and its tax treatment. The Gazette notice itself does not explain downstream effects.
• People who gave to, worked with, or received receipts from this charity might want to check their records and, if needed, get more information from the Canada Revenue Agency or the charity.