Revocation of 42 Charity Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency issued a notice that it intends to revoke the registrations of 42 charities for failing to meet filing requirements under the Income Tax Act. The revocations are effective on the date this notice was published in the Canada Gazette, July 31, 2021.

What it does#

• Lists specific charities that the Canada Revenue Agency says did not meet the filing rules required of registered charities under the Income Tax Act.
• States that the revocation of each charity’s registration is effective on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette (July 31, 2021).
• Identifies the official who issued the notice as Tony Manconi, Director General, Charities Directorate.
• Practically, a revoked organization is no longer a registered charity and generally cannot issue official donation receipts or claim the tax advantages that come with registration.

Who's affected#

• The 42 named organizations (charities and societies across provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia). The Gazette item lists each organization by name and business number.
• Donors who gave money expecting a tax receipt from any of these groups.
• Staff, volunteers, board members and service users of the affected organizations.
• People or groups thinking of donating should check whether a charity is still registered before giving.

Why it matters#

• Donors may not be able to claim tax deductions for donations given after a registration is revoked.
• Losing registered status can reduce a charity’s ability to fundraise and to access certain tax benefits.
• The notice helps keep public records current about which organizations are officially registered as charities under the Income Tax Act.
• If you are connected to one of the named groups, this is a prompt to check filings and act quickly if the charity wants to challenge or correct the situation.