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?
Chair's Report November 01, 2012 Linda Godel The beginning of a new term for the Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Section brought some changes to our Executive. We welcome our new members and thank our departing members for their invaluable contributions to our Section.
Ineligible Individuals: What Charities and RCAAAS Need To Know About Their Managing Minds June 06, 2012 Anna C. Naud The 2011 Federal Budget was passed in the House of Commons on November 21, 2011 and received Royal Assent on December 15, 2011.
Update On Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 June 06, 2012 Clifford Goldfarb The Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 , which was passed in 2010, is expected to be proclaimed this year.
Chair's Report June 06, 2012 Linda Godel The Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Section Executive’s last meeting was held on April 3rd and was followed by a very informative presentation by Guy Giorno entitled “What you and your Charity Clients need to Know About Political Activities and Lobbying”.
CRA Releases Revised Fundraising Guidance June 06, 2012 Andrew Valentine CRA has recently released an updated version of its guidance on fundraising activities by registered charities. The new Guidance GC-013 Fundraising by Registered Charities, was issued on April 20, 2012, and replaces former Guidance CPS-028, which was originally released on June 11, 2009.