CRA proposes revoking charities' registrations

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice in the Canada Gazette on January 31, 2026 saying it intends to revoke the registered charity status of a long list of organizations. Some revocations are because charities failed to meet filing requirements; others were requested by charities that say they merged or consolidated with another group.

What it does#

• Announces proposed revocations of charitable registrations under the Income Tax Act.
• Lists specific charities and their business numbers that are the subject of those notices.
• Distinguishes two groups:
  • Charities flagged for not meeting filing requirements (the CRA has sent them notices proposing revocation).
  • Charities that asked to have their registration revoked because they consolidated or merged with other organizations.
• States the revocations are effective on the date the notice appears in the Gazette (the notice was published January 31, 2026).
• Examples named in the Gazette include Saskatoon Folkfest Incorporated, Blackhead Western Bay Pastoral Charge, and Fabrique de la paroisse Saint‑Paul.

Who's affected#

• The charities listed in the Gazette. The full list is published with the notice.
• People and groups who donate to or receive services from those charities.
• Donors who rely on official charitable tax receipts may be directly affected if a revocation takes effect.
• It is unclear from the notice which merged charities are now operating under a different registered charity (the Gazette does not list the successor organizations).

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status changes how an organization operates for tax purposes. If revocation takes effect, an organization is no longer a registered charity and generally cannot issue official donation receipts for tax credits.
• For charities that merged, services may continue under a different legal entity; donors and clients may need to check which organization now holds the charity registration.
• For the public, these notices are part of routine oversight by the Canada Revenue Agency of the charitable sector and can affect local community programs, fundraising, and tax reporting.