Revocation of Three Charities' Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices proposing to revoke the registered charity status of three organizations under the Income Tax Act. The revocations are effective on the date of publication, May 25, 2024.

What it does#

• Proposes to revoke the registration of MAXWELL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION OF CANADA (807833595RR0001), Pickering, Ont., for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act.
• Proposes to revoke the registration of THE ATTOE FOUNDATION (863702528RR0001), Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake, Ont., for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act.
• Proposes to revoke the registration of THE SIGMA CHI CANADIAN FOUNDATION / LA FONDATION CANADIENNE SIGMA CHI (889447249RR0001), Toronto, Ont., for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act.
• Each notice states the action was sent by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate, and that the revocation is effective on publication (May 25, 2024).

Who's affected#

• The three named organizations: MAXWELL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION OF CANADA, THE ATTOE FOUNDATION, and THE SIGMA CHI CANADIAN FOUNDATION / LA FONDATION CANADIENNE SIGMA CHI.
• People or groups connected to those charities (staff, volunteers, donors, and users of their services) are likely to notice the change.
• The notice does not say any other organizations are affected.

Why it matters#

• Revoking a charity’s registration removes its status as a registered charity under the Income Tax Act and is a formal enforcement step by the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Publishing the notice in the Canada Gazette makes the revocation official and publicly visible.
• The entry is brief and factual; the Canada Gazette notice itself does not describe downstream consequences for donors or programs.