Articles 2025

Are you looking for information about community impact investing? Two resources are now available for charities and not-for-profits in Ontario from the Cooperation Council of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation and Canadian CED Network. There is a report to help you understand the current state of community investment organizations in Ontario and a guide that outlines the phases of development for community investment cooperatives.

Charities that qualify as designated municipalities can be eligible for a rebate from the GST/HST paid on property and services, but does a supply of market rate units for moderate income households qualify? A recent CRA interpretation letter explains how section 259 of the Excise Tax Act and CRA’s info sheet Municipal Designation of Organizations Providing Rent Geared to Income Housing might apply in this situation, and why the charity’s market rate units would not qualify for the rebate.

On November 1, 2021, the new law governing privacy in the People's Republic of China (PRC) came into effect. The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) contains substantive privacy obligations and has the potential to significantly impact organizations operating both within and outside of the PRC. Nicholas Wall provides an overview of PIPL's scope of application, central principles and restrictions on cross-border transfers.

In October 2021, The Law Commission of Ontario released the first part of its report on how professionals and organizations can better serve clients regarding end-of-life care. The list here summarizes the recommendations relevant to health and estate lawyers.

I didn’t “know” much about Marie Henein as a person before reading this memoir, beyond her reputation for a strong work ethic, keen sense of justice, and love of glitter. So, I was surprised to learn as I read the book that she wasn’t that different from me, and very possibly also you.