Revocation of Brothers of Our Lady of Lourdes

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency sent a notice saying it will revoke the registration of the charity BROTHERS OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, CALGARY, ALTA. (business number 118820232RR0001). The notice says the revocation is effective on January 28, 2023.

What it does#

• Announces the agency’s intention to revoke the charity’s registration under the Income Tax Act.
• Says the revocation is for failure to meet the listed parts of the law: paragraphs 168(1)(b), 168(1)(c), 168(1)(e) and subsection 149.1(2).
• Names Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate, as the official who issued the notice.

Who's affected#

• Primarily the named charity, BROTHERS OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, CALGARY, ALTA. (BN 118820232RR0001).
• People who donate to, receive services from, or rely on the charity may be affected.
• The Gazette notice does not list other organizations or individuals affected, so the wider impact is not spelled out in the item.

Why it matters#

• Revocation of a charity’s registration can change its tax status and public standing.
• That can affect whether the organization can issue official donation receipts and may influence donors, clients, and funders.
• The notice gives the specific legal reasons cited, but it does not spell out all practical consequences.