Charity registration revoked: Société québécoise de la Trisomie-21

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice proposing to revoke the registration of SOCIÉTÉ QUÉBÉCOISE DE LA TRISOMIE-21 (857763577RR0001) for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act. The notice was published on February 26, 2022, and the revocation is stated to be effective on the date of publication.

What it does#

• Announces a proposed revocation of charitable registration for SOCIÉTÉ QUÉBÉCOISE DE LA TRISOMIE-21 (857763577RR0001).
• Says the revocation is being made under paragraphs 168(1)(b), 168(1)(c), 168(1)(e) and subsection 149.1(2) of the Income Tax Act.
• States the revocation is effective on the date the notice appears in the Gazette: February 26, 2022.
• The notice is issued by Tony Manconi, Director General, Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Who's affected#

• The charity named: SOCIÉTÉ QUÉBÉCOISE DE LA TRISOMIE-21 (the organization itself).
• Donors who gave to the charity and relied on official donation receipts.
• People who receive services or support from the charity.
• It is not clear from the notice which specific programs, donors, or clients will be directly or immediately affected.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered status usually prevents a group from issuing official tax-deductible donation receipts. That can affect donors’ tax claims.
• The charity may lose other legal and tax benefits that come with being registered. That can reduce its funding or change how it operates.
• People who rely on the charity’s services could see disruptions if the organization’s finances or operations are affected.
• The notice is a formal step in the CRA’s process; the Gazette publication signals the revocation is intended to take effect immediately on the published date.