Revocation of Charity Registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice under the Income Tax Act saying it intends to revoke the registrations of a long list of charities because they did not meet filing requirements. The revocations are effective on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette: August 9, 2025. The notice is signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

What it does#

• Lists many charities across Canada that the Canada Revenue Agency plans to revoke for failing to file required returns.
• States that the revocation of registration takes effect on the date the notice is published (August 9, 2025).
• Publishes business numbers, names and locations so the public and affected organizations can see which charities are on the list.
• Examples from the list include PRO-LIFE SOCIETY OF COMOX VALLEY (Black Creek, B.C.), MILTON AUTISM (Milton, Ont.), SAINT MARGARET’S BAY MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE SOCIETY (Tantallon, N.S.), NAQSHBANDI SUFI TORONTO (Mississauga, Ont.) and MOSQUÉE FATIMA INC. (Montréal, Que.).

Who's affected#

• The charities named in the notice and their boards or managers.
• People and organizations that donate to or receive services from those charities.
• Accountants, lawyers or advisors who help the listed charities with compliance.
• The public in the communities where those charities operate.
• If it is unclear whether a specific charity is affected, readers should check the list in the Gazette notice or contact the Charities Directorate.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status usually means the organization can no longer operate with the tax privileges that come with registration and typically cannot issue official donation receipts; donors and charities should confirm the status before relying on receipts.
• People who rely on services provided by a listed charity could see changes if the organization stops operating or reorganizes.
• The list promotes transparency about which charities are not meeting filing rules. If you’re a donor, service user, or board member, this notice is a prompt to check the charity’s status or to contact the Charities Directorate for clarification.