Calgary Charity Registration Revocation

Summary#

A notice in the Canada Gazette says the Canada Revenue Agency intends to revoke the registration of the charity BROTHERS OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, CALGARY, ALTA. (business number 118820232RR0001) under the Income Tax Act. The notice says the revocation is effective on the date the notice was published, January 28, 2023.

What it does#

• The Canada Revenue Agency sent a proposed revocation to the charity for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act (the notice cites paragraphs 168(1)(b), 168(1)(c), 168(1)(e) and subsection 149.1(2)).
• The notice states the revocation will take effect on the date of publication in the Canada Gazette (January 28, 2023).
• The notice was issued by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.
• The Gazette text does not give further detail in this item about the specific failures or any remedies.

Who's affected#

• BROTHERS OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, CALGARY, ALTA. — the charity named in the notice.
• Donors to that charity — they may be affected because registered charities normally issue official donation receipts.
• People and communities who receive services or funding from the charity.
• Anyone checking or relying on the charity’s registered status (for example, funders or oversight bodies).

Why it matters#

• Losing registered status changes how a charity operates in practical ways: it can affect whether the group can issue official donation receipts and its tax treatment.
• That can influence donors’ tax benefits and the charity’s ability to raise funds, which may reduce services for people who rely on them.
• The Gazette notice itself does not explain the detailed reasons or next steps, so some practical consequences are not specified there.