Intent to Revoke Charity Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice on April 13, 2024 saying it intends to revoke the registrations of a long list of charities that failed to meet filing requirements under the Income Tax Act. The notice says the revocations are effective on the date of publication (April 13, 2024).

What it does#

• Announces a formal intention to revoke the registration of the charities named in the notice because they did not meet required filings under the Income Tax Act.
• States the revocations take effect on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette (April 13, 2024).
• Lists each affected organization by business number, name, and location.

Who's affected#

• The registered charities named in the Gazette notice. Examples include L’ASSEMBLÉE SPIRITUELLE DES BAHA’IS DE LÉVIS, FLY 2 AID, and JAZZY FAITH CHARITY.
• Donors to those charities and people who rely on them for services may also be affected.
• The notice itself lists organizations across multiple provinces and territories; if you don’t see your organization named here, this notice does not apply to you.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status removes the formal recognition under the Income Tax Act. That typically means the organization can no longer act as a registered charity (for example, it usually cannot issue official donation receipts for tax purposes).
• Donors should check a charity’s registration status before donating if they want a tax receipt.
• The notice does not explain next steps like appeals or how an organization might be reinstated; affected charities or their supporters would need to contact the Canada Revenue Agency for details.