Canada Revenue Agency proposes charity revocations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices in the Canada Gazette on May 9, 2026 proposing to revoke the registered charity status of two organizations for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act. The two charities named are EVERLIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (119229466RR0001, North York, ON) and GRACE MESSAGE TABERNACLE INC. (767561087RR0001, Mississauga, ON). The notices say the revocations are effective on the date of publication, May 9, 2026.

What it does#

• Announces a proposed revocation of registration for EVERLIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (119229466RR0001) for failing to meet requirements of the Income Tax Act. The notice states the revocation is effective May 9, 2026.
• Announces a proposed revocation of registration for GRACE MESSAGE TABERNACLE INC. (767561087RR0001) for failing to meet requirements of the Income Tax Act. The notice states the revocation is effective May 9, 2026.
• Each notice is signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate. The Gazette text references specific sections of the Income Tax Act, but does not give detailed factual reasons in the published notice.

Who's affected#

• The two named organizations — EVERLIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and GRACE MESSAGE TABERNACLE INC. — including their boards, staff and volunteers.
• People and groups connected to those charities (for example, local service users, donors, and funders) are likely to notice changes to the charities’ status or operations.
• If you need more detail about the reasons or next steps, the Gazette notice does not provide them; contact the Canada Revenue Agency Charities Directorate for clarification.

Why it matters#

• A revocation notice changes a charity’s official registration status as of May 9, 2026. That can affect how the organization operates and how it is recognized by government and the public.
• The Gazette notice itself gives the formal government record of the proposed revocations but does not spell out practical consequences or remedies. Anyone directly involved with these charities should check with the Canada Revenue Agency for the full implications.