Revocation Notice: Medical Aid for Palestine

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice proposing to revoke the registration of MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION AIDE MÉDICALE POUR LA PALESTINE (business number 886421395RR0001) under the Income Tax Act. The notice says the revocation would be effective on publication in the Canada Gazette, November 22, 2025.

What it does#

• Proposes to revoke the charity’s registration under paragraphs 168(1)(b), 168(1)(c), 168(1)(d) and 168(1)(e) of the Income Tax Act.
• States the revocation would take effect on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette — November 22, 2025.
• The note in the Gazette was signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

Who's affected#

• MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE ASSOCIATION / ASSOCIATION AIDE MÉDICALE POUR LA PALESTINE (business number 886421395RR0001) is the organization directly named.
• People and groups who work with, receive services from, or donate to that charity are likely to notice changes.
• Anyone checking the charity’s registered status (for example, donors or funders) would be affected by the change.
• The Gazette notice does not list detailed downstream consequences in this text.

Why it matters#

• Revoking a registration typically removes an organization’s status as a registered charity. That can affect whether the organization can issue official donation receipts and may change its access to some funding or tax rules.
• The notice signals that the Canada Revenue Agency is enforcing compliance rules for charities.
• Donors, partners, employees and clients of the named charity may want to check the charity’s status or contact the organization for more information.