The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same June 01, 2013 Kimberley A. Cunnington-Taylor We are entering a new era in corporate law for non-share capital corporations in Ontario as the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”) is nearly upon us.
Financial Statements March 28, 2013 Camille Kam Many readers by now may have heard that the Canada Revenue Agency recently revoked the charitable registration of Charity Intelligence Canada, a Toronto-based foundation with a mission to provide information on Canada's registered charities to donors.
Resignations of Directors of Non-Share Capital Corporations: When are they Effective? March 28, 2013 Kimberley A. Cunnington-Taylor Resignations of Directors of Non-Share Capital Corporations: When are they Effective?
CRA Releases Updated Guidance on Community Economic Development: Expands Acceptable Program-Related Investments March 28, 2013 Susan Manwaring and Andrew Valentine On July 26, CRA released CG-014 Community Economic Development Activities and Charitable Registration. The new Guidance replaces CRA’s former published policy on community economic development, RC4143, which was originally released in 1999.
Chair's Report March 28, 2013 Linda Godel As we look back on 2012, our Section can be proud of all that we accomplished including meetings of the Executive and various working groups, newsletters, luncheon programs, an OBA Institute session and the National Charity Law Symposium.
Canada's New Anti-Spam Legislation November 01, 2012 Linda J. Godel* Canada’s new anti-spam legislation, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act, known as “CASL”, was passed by Parliament on December 15, 2010 and is expected to come into force in 2013.
Foundation In Breach of Fiduciary and Trust Obligations November 01, 2012 Ryan M. Prendergast and Terrance S. Carter On September 27, 2011, November 16, 2011, and March 7, 2012, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued reasons and a cost decision in the matter of Victoria Order of Nurses for Canada v. Greater Hamilton Wellness Foundation.[i]
Pending Legislative Changes Affecting Ontario Special Act Non-Share Capital Corporations November 01, 2012 Wayne D. Gray Late in 2010, the Ontario legislature enacted the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “New Act”). The New Act is expected to be proclaimed into force effective January 1, 2013.
Update On Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 November 01, 2012 Clifford Goldfarb The Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the “ONCA”), which was passed in 2010, was originally scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2013. However, the new proclamation date is now expected to be July 1, 2013.
Case Comment: Crossroads Christian Fellowship v. Highfield et al November 01, 2012 Dana Desante What happens when a charity trustee successfully sues a co-trustee to protect the charity’s funds, but expends more on legal fees than the amount in issue?