Charity Revocation, Tribunal Ruling, Candidacies

Summary#

• The Canada Gazette published three short notices on June 5, 2021: a proposed revocation of the charity registration for BNEI CHESED FOUNDATION, a rejected procurement complaint by Bronson Consulting Group Inc. (decision dated May 7, 2021), and permission for two public servants to run in municipal elections.
• The Public Service Commission allowed Benoit Delage and Caroline Thériault to seek nomination and be candidates in the municipal election expected on November 7, 2021.

What it does#

• Revocation notice
  • Announces a proposed revocation of registration for BNEI CHESED FOUNDATION (business number 860543768RR0001) for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act.
  • Says the revocation is effective on the date the notice was published (June 5, 2021).
• Tribunal determination
  • Reports that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal dismissed a complaint (File No. PR-2020-071) by Bronson Consulting Group Inc. about a Defence Construction Canada procurement (Solicitation No. CA20HR2) for historical research services.
  • The Tribunal’s decision was made on May 7, 2021. For more information the Deputy Registrar can be reached at 613‑993‑3595 or citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca.
• Public Service Commission permissions
  • The Public Service Commission granted permission under the Public Service Employment Act for:
    • Benoit Delage, Acting Team Leader, Canada Revenue Agency, to seek nomination and be a candidate for Councillor, Ward 6, City of Saint-Jérôme. Permission dated May 6, 2021.
    • Caroline Thériault, Electronic Processing Clerk, Canada Revenue Agency, to seek nomination and be a candidate for Councillor, City of Saguenay. Permission dated May 6, 2021.

Who's affected#

• The named charity: BNEI CHESED FOUNDATION and people who donate to or rely on its registered-charity status.
• The complainant Bronson Consulting Group Inc., and the procurement parties: Defence Construction Canada and the Department of National Defence.
• The two public servants, Benoit Delage and Caroline Thériault, their colleagues at Canada Revenue Agency, and voters in Saint-Jérôme and Saguenay.
• If unclear: the notices are specific to the named organizations and individuals; they do not indicate broader rule changes.

Why it matters#

• Charity registration revocation can affect a charity’s tax-exempt status and donors’ ability to claim official donation receipts. People connected to BNEI CHESED FOUNDATION may need to check the charity’s status and any tax or funding implications.
• The Tribunal rejecting the procurement complaint means the original procurement outcome stands and the historical research contract can proceed as decided. Businesses involved in the tender or similar bids may note how the Tribunal interpreted the complaint.
• The Public Service Commission permissions show that certain public servants were officially allowed to run in municipal elections. This is mainly an administrative step, but it matters locally because those candidates may influence municipal decisions and services if elected.