Charity Registrations Revoked by Canada Revenue Agency

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices in the Canada Gazette saying it will revoke the charitable registration of many organizations. Some revocations follow missing filings; others were requested by the charities themselves. The revocations are effective on publication date, February 24, 2024.

What it does#

• Announces proposed revocations of registered charities under the Income Tax Act for not meeting filing requirements. The notice says revocation is effective on February 24, 2024.
• Announces revocations where charities asked to have their registration cancelled (voluntary revocations), also effective on February 24, 2024.
• Each notice lists the charity’s business number and name; the notices are signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency.

Who's affected#

• The specific charities named in the two long lists published in the notice.
• People or organizations that donated to, supported, or received services from those charities.
• Accountants, lawyers and boards who advise or run the listed charities.
• It is unclear from the notice whether any other parties are affected beyond those named.

Why it matters#

• A revoked charity generally cannot issue official donation receipts that donors can use for tax credits. That can affect donors’ tax claims and a charity’s ability to fundraise.
• Beneficiaries who rely on a charity’s services may see changes if the organization scales back or winds down.
• The notice itself does not spell out next steps such as appeals or how a charity might be reinstated; the Gazette entry is the formal public record of the revocation.