CRA Revokes Charity Registrations
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 24: COMMISSIONS
On 2023-06-17 the Canada Revenue Agency published notices revoking the registered charity status of numerous organizations. Some revocations were voluntary at the charities’ request; others were proposed for failure to meet Income Tax Act filing requirements. Revocations are effective on publication and mean affected groups generally can no longer issue official donation receipts or claim registered-charity tax benefits.
- Published
- June 17, 2023
- Department
- Unavailable
- Section
- CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
- Comment deadline
- Unavailable
- Effective date
- June 17, 2023
- Publication part
- Part I
Summary
Summary#
The Canada Revenue Agency published notices in the Canada Gazette on June 17, 2023 saying it will revoke the registered charity status of a long list of organizations. Some revocations were made at the charities’ request; others were proposed because the charities did not meet filing requirements under the Income Tax Act. The revocations are effective on the publication date.
What it does#
- Publishes a list of charities that asked to have their registration revoked. The notices reference paragraph 168(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act and say revocation is effective on the date of publication.
- Publishes a separate list of charities proposed for revocation because they failed to file required returns. Those notices reference paragraph 168(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act and also make revocation effective on publication.
- Lists each affected organization by name and business number in the Gazette so the public can see which registrations are being revoked.
Who's affected#
- The charities named in the Gazette (examples include MANITOBA ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTRE INC. and ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH).
- Donors to those organizations, who may need to check whether past or future receipts remain valid.
- People and communities that rely on the services or programs those organizations provided.
- Accountants, lawyers, and others who track charitable status for compliance or funding purposes.
Why it matters#
- Revocation removes an organization’s registered charity status as of June 17, 2023. That typically means it can no longer issue official donation receipts and may lose tax-exempt advantages that come with registration.
- Some revocations are voluntary (the charity asked to be removed) and may follow closures, mergers, or reorganizations. Others are for non‑compliance (missed filings), which can signal administrative problems.
- If you donate to or rely on a named organization, check the Canada Revenue Agency's online list of charities or the Canada Gazette notice to confirm its current status.
Key topics
Source: Canada Gazette