Revocation Rescinded for Ottawa Islamic Centre

Summary#

This is an erratum published in the Canada Gazette on June 24, 2023 where the Canada Revenue Agency says it has withdrawn a previous plan to revoke a charity’s registration under the Income Tax Act. The charity named is THE OTTAWA ISLAMIC CENTRE AND ASSALAM MOSQUE (business number 897866000RR0001); the earlier notice from July 14, 2018 is rescinded and the charity is described as no longer revoked.

What it does#

• States that the notice of intention to revoke the charity’s registration, first published on July 14, 2018, has been reconsidered and vacated.
• Says the charity listed (business number 897866000RR0001) is no longer revoked.
• Notes the correction was signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General of the Charities Directorate.

Who's affected#

• THE OTTAWA ISLAMIC CENTRE AND ASSALAM MOSQUE is directly affected — it is reported as having its revocation rescinded.
• Donors to, staff at, and people who receive services from that charity are the most likely to notice any practical effects.
• The Gazette entry does not make clear whether any other charities or third parties are affected.

Why it matters#

• Rescinding the revocation means the charity’s registration status is being restored, according to the notice. That generally matters because registered charity status is what allows a group to issue official donation receipts and affects tax treatment for donors.
• The correction also fixes the public record in the Canada Gazette, which matters for transparency and for anyone checking the charity’s formal status.