CRA Lists Charities Proposed for Revocation

Summary#

The Canada Revenue Agency published notices in the Canada Gazette on February 28, 2026 listing a large number of registered charities that it proposes to revoke, or intends to revoke, for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act or for not filing required returns. The notices say the revocations are effective on the date of publication.

What it does#

• Lists specific charities across Canada that the CRA proposes to revoke for not meeting parts of the Income Tax Act.
• Lists additional charities that the CRA has sent a notice of intention to revoke because they missed filing requirements.
• States that, by operation of the notice language, the revocation of registration is effective on the publication date (February 28, 2026).
• The notices are signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

Who's affected#

• The registered charities named in the Gazette lists. Examples include KEPHA FOUNDATION SOCIETY (Abbotsford, B.C.), MONKMAN HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY (Grande Prairie, Alta.), FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Perth, Ont.), ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (Rossland, B.C.), and ANISHNABE MIKINACK KINAMAKAMIK INC. (Fort Alexander, Man.). The Gazette item names many more across provinces and territories.
• Donors, staff, volunteers and the communities that rely on those charities may notice changes if registrations are revoked.
• If it is unclear who is affected: the notices only name the organizations involved. The Gazette item does not say whether any listed charities have appealed or corrected their filings.

Why it matters#

• Losing registered charity status can change how an organization operates. According to the notice, the revocation is effective immediately on publication; that generally means the organization is no longer listed as a registered charity under the Income Tax Act and can affect its ability to issue official donation receipts and enjoy certain tax-related benefits.
• Donors who give to an organization whose registration is revoked may lose the ability to claim tax receipts for those donations. Staff and users of services could also face funding or program changes.
• The item is mainly a public record. It tells communities which organizations the CRA considers non‑compliant and signals to those organizations that they must resolve filing or compliance issues if they want to retain registration.