CRA Proposes Revocations of Charity Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice under the Income Tax Act proposing to revoke the charitable registration of a long list of charities because they failed to meet filing requirements. The notice was published on August 9, 2025, and says the revocations are effective on the date of publication.

What it does#

• Lists many registered charities that the Canada Revenue Agency says did not meet filing requirements and for which it has proposed revocation of registration under the Income Tax Act.
• Says the revocation is effective on the date the notice was published: August 9, 2025.
• Gives the business numbers and names of the affected organizations (in the Gazette notice).
• Is signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

The notice itself does not explain in detail what steps, if any, remain for the charities (for example, appeal or reinstatement options). The Gazette text only gives the list and the stated effective date.

Who's affected#

• The specific charities named in the notice — a long list of organizations across Canada. Examples include PRO-LIFE SOCIETY OF COMOX VALLEY, LINK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MILTON AUTISM, and RATIWENNAHAWI INC. (see the full Gazette item for the complete list).
• Donors to those charities and people or communities who rely on their services may notice changes if the charities stop operating as registered charities.
• It’s unclear from the notice whether provincial funders, grant programs, or other partners are directly informed by the CRA or what immediate operational steps each charity must take.

Why it matters#

• Losing charitable registration changes an organization’s legal status under the Income Tax Act. That can affect whether the organization can issue official donation receipts and may hurt fundraising.
• People who give to or use the services of any charity on the list may want to check the charity’s current status and contact the organization for details.
• The Gazette notice is the formal public record of the proposed revocations; for the full list and the exact business numbers, see the Canada Gazette item published August 9, 2025.