CRA: Proposed Charity Revocations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a long list of charities it says failed to file required returns and for which it proposed revoking registration under the Income Tax Act. The Canada Gazette also published findings from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal about dumped steel wire and a preliminary injury finding about truck bodies from China. The Canada Gazette issue is dated January 10, 2026.

What it does#

• The Canada Revenue Agency sent notices of intention to revoke the registration of many charities because they did not meet filing requirements. The notice states the revocations are effective on the date the notice appears in the Gazette.
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal reported on two trade matters under the Special Import Measures Act:
  • In inquiry NQ-2025-003, following a final determination by the Canada Border Services Agency dated December 3, 2025, the Tribunal found on January 2, 2026 that dumped carbon or alloy steel wire for commercial or industrial use (“Industrial Wire”) from several countries caused injury to Canadian industry. Wire packaged for retail sale not exceeding 1 kg per package (“Retail Wire”) was found not to have caused injury.
  • In preliminary inquiry PI-2025-007, dated December 23, 2025, the Tribunal found there is evidence that suggests dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from the People’s Republic of China may have caused injury to the Canadian industry. This is an early-stage finding, not a final ruling.

Who's affected#

• Small charities and non-profits named in the Gazette that failed to file required returns. (The Gazette lists dozens of organizations across provinces.)
• Donors and supporters of those charities who rely on official donation receipts.
• People who run, work for, or receive services from those charities.
• Canadian manufacturers, importers, and distributors of carbon or alloy steel wire, especially those making or using wire for commercial or industrial purposes.
• Importers and manufacturers of truck bodies and related businesses connected to the People’s Republic of China trade.
• Consumers and businesses that buy imported wire or truck bodies could feel effects if trade remedies are applied.

Why it matters#

• For charities: losing registered status can stop an organization from issuing official donation receipts and may affect tax treatment. That can reduce donations and harm services they provide.
• For trade and industry: the Tribunal’s finding that industrial steel wire dumping caused injury supports trade remedies and monitoring. That can lead to duties, higher import costs, or other measures that affect prices and supply chains.
• For truck bodies: the preliminary finding signals a possible future investigation or action. Importers and manufacturers should watch for developments that could change competition or costs.
• If you are donor, charity volunteer, small business owner, or work in manufacturing or importing, these notices may have practical consequences for funding, prices, and market access.