CharityVillage Podcasts: A to Z of Charity Law
A monthly podcast about all aspects of charity law in Canada. Tips, trends and vital how-to information for running a nonprofit in Canada.
- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2010
Understanding undue benefit
Charities in Canada are not allowed to bestow undue benefit, a situation where an individual, corporation, or other entity receives a tangible benefit from their involvement with a particular charity…
Mon 05 Apr 2010
Response to the 2010 federal budget
The federal government recently released their 2010 budget, which contained some big changes for Canadian charities. What will likely affect charities the most is the removal of the 80/20 disbursemen…
Mon 15 Mar 2010
Difficulties with Canada's charity regulations
Late last year, the C.D. Howe Institute published a white paper written by Adam Aptowitzer where he argued that because the federal government does not have the necessary jurisdiction to regulate cha…
Mon 01 Mar 2010
The importance of filing a charity information return
Have you filed your charity information return (T3010B)? Although charities don't have to file income tax returns, filing their information return is one of the most important responsibilities that a…
Mon 25 Jan 2010
Legal checklist for 2010
Are you prepared to meet all your legal requirements in 2010? Find out the top three things you should be aware of for 2010, as well as other factors such as insurance, employment agreements, privacy…
Mon 04 Jan 2010
Umbrella groups
Are you thinking of starting or joining an umbrella group that oversees other organizations? If so, it's vital that you understand all the legal ramifications, including charitable status, following …
Mon 21 Dec 2009
What you need to know about employee dismissal
Unemployment rates continue to climb across Canada, and with nonprofits struggling to raise funds, more and more organizations are looking at the difficult decision of laying off staff. Find out the …
Thu 17 Dec 2009
Bylaws, letters patent, and constitutions
When an organization in Canada seeks incorporation, it is necessary for them to have a consitution, bylaws, and letters of patent in place. In this podcast, Adam explains each of these terms, describ…
Mon 30 Nov 2009
How HST will affect Canadian nonprofits
In 2010, both British Columbia and Ontario will begin using a harmonized sales tax. This change will have an impact on nonprofits and charities in many different ways, including with regards to feder…
Mon 02 Nov 2009
Membership in an international organization
Many Canadian nonprofits belong to some type of international association and gain valuable benefits from doing so. But membership in an international organization does carry with it some legal ramif…
Mon 19 Oct 2009
Appearing before government committees
Appearing before a government committee can be a nerve-wracking experience for many nonprofit leaders and employees. But nonprofits and charities have a unique role to play in helping to inform gover…
Mon 24 Aug 2009
New CRA Guidance on Fundraising
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released a new Guidance on Fundraising document, with the purpose of educating charities on what is considered appropriate, and legal, with regards to fundrai…
Mon 27 Jul 2009
New CRA forms for charities
As of May 2009, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) replaced the Registered Charity Information Return with a new form, the T3010B. The new form contains far more detailed content, and because of the nat…
Mon 06 Jul 2009
Introduction to the Goods and Services Tax
Understanding how the Goods and Services Tax (GST) works is important to all Canadians. In this podcast, find out exactly what the GST is and how it works, whether it is similar to PST in some provin…
Mon 09 Feb 2009
CRA disbursement quotas: Part 2
In this podcast, we continue the discussion of disbursement quotas that began in Part 1 and explore such topics as how to calculate your disbursement quota, whether or not an accountant is necessary,…
Thu 15 Jan 2009
How market conditions affect charitable giving
With investors throughout the world facing the economic crunch of volatile markets, charities might expect to see a decrease in gifts of shares or stock, and may even feel uncomfortable talking to th…
Mon 05 Jan 2009
Dealing with the CRA Charities Directorate
When it comes to compliance with tax laws, many charities feel slightly in the dark. But an understanding of the CRA Charities Directorate and its regulations is of utmost importance if your charity …
Tue 21 Oct 2008
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