CRA Revokes Registrations for Many Charities

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice titled Revocation of registration of charities in the Canada Gazette saying it sent notices to many charities that failed to meet filing requirements under the Income Tax Act. The notice says the revocations are effective on the date the notice appears in the Gazette: August 9, 2025.

What it does#

• Tells a long list of organizations that the CRA has sent a notice of intention to revoke their registration because they did not meet required charity filings.
• States that the revocation is effective on the date of publication in the Canada Gazette (August 9, 2025).
• Lists dozens of named charities and community groups (the Gazette item gives the full list).
• Identifies Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate, as the official signing the notice.

Who's affected#

• The charities named in the Gazette (see the full list in the Canada Gazette). Examples include PRO-LIFE SOCIETY OF COMOX VALLEY, LINK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MILTON AUTISM, and MY DAD’S PLACE.
• People and organizations that donate to, fund, or rely on services from those charities.
• Staff, volunteers and creditors of the listed charities.
• The Gazette does not explain next steps for each charity in this notice, so it is unclear from this item whether any of the organizations have options to reverse the revocation or how quickly other consequences will follow.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status usually means an organization can no longer issue official donation receipts for tax purposes. That can reduce donor incentives and hurt fundraising.
• A revoked registration can affect a charity’s eligibility for some grants and tax-exempt treatment. That can disrupt services, programs, or payroll/financial arrangements.
• The notice is a public record. Donors, partners and funders can check whether a group they support is on the list and may want to contact the organization for an explanation.