CRA Revokes Registrations of Multiple Charities

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices under the Income Tax Act listing charities whose registrations it proposes to revoke for failing to meet filing requirements. These revocations are shown as effective on the date the notice appeared in the Canada Gazette: October 29, 2022. An earlier notice about LIFEPOINT FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS was published in error on October 15, 2022.

What it does#

• Publishes formal notices that the CRA intends to revoke the registration of many charities under the Income Tax Act for not meeting filing or other requirements.
• States that the revocations are effective on the date of publication in the Canada Gazette (listed here as October 29, 2022).
• Corrects one earlier mistake: a notice about LIFEPOINT FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS was mistakenly published on October 15, 2022 and is identified as an error in this issue.

Who's affected#

• The many charities named in the notice (examples include CANADIAN FRIENDS OF ISRAEL YOUTH CENTRE, WORLD MAHA HINDU ORGANIZATION OF CANADA, and other local and national organizations listed in the Gazette).
• Donors, volunteers and clients of those charities who rely on their services or on official donation receipts.
• Funders and partner organizations that check charities’ registered status before giving grants or entering partnerships.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status under the Income Tax Act typically means a charity can no longer issue official tax receipts and may lose tax-related privileges. That can affect donations and funding.
• People who give to, work with, or receive services from the listed charities may need to confirm each charity’s status before donating or relying on services.
• The erratum shows mistakes can happen in these public lists, so checking the CRA’s own records is the clearest way to confirm a charity’s current registration status.