Charity Revocations and Trade Tribunal Findings

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry lists several government notices published on May 9, 2026. It includes the revocation of two charities’ registrations by the Canada Revenue Agency, a finding by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on a defence procurement complaint, anti‑dumping findings tied to certain steel products under the Special Import Measures Act, and a permission/leave decision from the Public Service Commission.

What it does#

• Under the Income Tax Act, the Canada Revenue Agency proposes to revoke the registration of two charities for failing to meet parts of the law. The charities named are Everlight Charitable Foundation (North York, Ont.) and Grace Message Tabernacle Inc. (Mississauga, Ont.). The notices say the revocations are effective on the date of publication (May 9, 2026).
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, using authority from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, found on April 20, 2026 that a complaint by NACRIS Inc. about a Department of National Defence procurement (solicitation W018-25A003) was valid. The procurement was for hotel amenities and accommodation services in Ridgecrest, California.
• Following a final determination by the Canada Border Services Agency on March 23, 2026, the Tribunal issued findings on April 21, 2026 under the Special Import Measures Act that certain oil country tubular goods from several countries and specific companies were dumped and caused injury to the Canadian domestic industry. Companies/countries named include goods from the Philippines, Mexico, Türkiye (involving Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.), South Korea (involving Hyundai Steel Company), and the United States (involving Tenaris S.A.). The Tribunal said there was no finding of “massive importation.”
• The Public Service Commission, under the Public Service Employment Act, granted permission and a leave of absence without pay to Randall Massia (National Defence) to seek nomination and run as a candidate in the provincial electoral district of Brandon East. The commission’s notice is dated April 13, 2026. The provincial election must be held on or before October 5, 2027.

Who's affected#

• The two charities named: Everlight Charitable Foundation and Grace Message Tabernacle Inc. — their registered charity status is revoked as of May 9, 2026.
• Donors and people who received tax receipts from those charities — they may lose the tax benefits tied to registered charity status and may need to get advice about past donations.
• NACRIS Inc., the Department of National Defence, and firms involved in solicitation W018-25A003 — the Tribunal found the procurement complaint valid, which could affect the awarded contract or how the procurement is handled.
• Companies and exporters named in the Tribunal’s SIMA findings — including Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Hyundai Steel Company, and Tenaris S.A. — and importers of the affected tubular steel products from the Philippines, Mexico, Türkiye, South Korea, and the United States.
• The Canadian domestic producers of the specified oil country tubular goods — the Tribunal found they were injured by dumped imports.
• Randall Massia and the provincial political process in Brandon East — Massia has permission and leave to run in the next provincial election.

Why it matters#

• Charity revocations matter to donors and beneficiaries: losing registered status can affect tax receipts and the ability to issue official donation receipts. People who gave to these groups or relied on their services may need to check their records or seek tax advice.
• The procurement decision shows the Tribunal can order review or remedies when federal contract awards are challenged. Contractors bidding on government work and the Department of National Defence may see practical consequences from the ruling.
• The anti‑dumping findings can lead to duties or trade remedies and affect supply chains, prices, and jobs in Canada’s steel and oil‑country tubular goods sectors. Importers and domestic manufacturers will be watching for follow‑up actions from the Canada Border Services Agency.
• The Public Service Commission’s decision is a routine personnel permission that lets a federal employee run in a provincial election while on leave. It shows how public servants can legally participate in provincial politics without losing their federal employment rights.