Ontario DeMolay Foundation: Proposed Revocation

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice publishes two separate items. It records a proposed revocation of registration for the charity ONTARIO DEMOLAY FOUNDATION (business number 890947542RR0001) under the Income Tax Act, effective on the date the notice was published (November 23, 2024). It also records that the Public Service Commission of Canada has allowed Oliver Parker (an employee of Employment and Social Development Canada) to run in the provincial election in Burlington, Ontario on or before June 4, 2026, and granted him a leave of absence during the election period.

What it does#

• Charity revocation

  • Announces a proposed revocation of registration for ONTARIO DEMOLAY FOUNDATION (BN 890947542RR0001) for failing to meet parts of the Income Tax Act.
  • States the revocation will be effective on the date the notice appears in the Canada Gazette (November 23, 2024).
  • Notice is signed by Sharmila Khare, Director General, Charities Directorate.

• Public service permission and leave

  • The Public Service Commission of Canada has given permission under the Public Service Employment Act for Oliver Parker to seek nomination and to be a candidate in the provincial election for Burlington, Ontario (election on or before June 4, 2026).
  • The Commission also approved a leave of absence without pay for him during the election period, effective the first day he is a declared candidate.
  • The decision is recorded by Emma Orawiec, Vice‑President, Policy and Communications Sector.

Who's affected#

• The main affected organization is ONTARIO DEMOLAY FOUNDATION (BN 890947542RR0001). People connected to the charity — such as donors, volunteers, employees, or beneficiaries — are the most likely to notice changes.
• Oliver Parker, his employer Employment and Social Development Canada, and colleagues who cover his duties while he’s on leave are directly affected.
• Voters and political actors in Burlington, Ontario may notice the candidacy if it proceeds before June 4, 2026.

Why it matters#

• For the charity: losing registered status can change how the organization operates and its ability to issue official donation receipts. That can affect fundraising, tax reporting, and services the charity provides. The notice makes the proposed change public and sets the effective date.
• For the public service and voters: the Public Service Commission decision shows how federal workplace rules are applied when a public servant seeks elected office. It lets the employee run while ensuring they are on unpaid leave during the election period, which affects staffing and transparency.