Revocation of Refuge Temple Charity

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency is proposing to revoke the charitable registration of Refuge Temple Apostolic Church (business number 888645066RR0001) in Edmonton, Alberta under the Income Tax Act. The notice says the revocation is effective on the date the notice was published in the Canada Gazette: October 21, 2023.

What it does#

• Proposes to revoke the registration of Refuge Temple Apostolic Church as a charity under the Income Tax Act.
• States that, by operation of the Act, the revocation is effective on October 21, 2023, the date of publication.
• The notice was issued by the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (signed by Sharmila Khare).

Who's affected#

• The primary party affected is Refuge Temple Apostolic Church and its leaders.
• Donors to the charity, people who received services from it, and volunteers may notice changes.
• Tax professionals and anyone who relied on donation receipts from the charity could be affected.
• The Gazette item does not give more detail about specific individuals or programs that will be affected.

Why it matters#

• Losing charitable registration changes how a group can fundraise and operate.
• It can affect whether donations are eligible for official tax receipts and the related tax credits — generally, a revoked charity can no longer issue valid donation receipts.
• For members, beneficiaries, and donors, this can mean changes in services, transparency, and tax treatment.