Urshita Grover

Sep 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Urshita Grover

The Department of Finance Canada ("Finance") released draft legislation through Legislative Proposals Relating to the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations (Technical Amendments) (the "Draft Legislation") on August 12, 2024. The Draft Legislation was accompanied by the Explanatory Notes to Legislative Proposals Relating to the Income Tax Act and Regulations (Technical Amendments), released concurrently.

Jun 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Urshita Grover

Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions from January 2nd to February 5th, 2024 to collect information on emerging business issues. This survey edition focused on business expectations and conditions across Canada, and incorporated a dedicated section for non-profit organizations ("NPOs") to address data gaps and provide better insights into the non-profit sector.

Jun 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Avoiding SIEM’s Mistakes |Urshita Grover |Martin Wissmath |Terrance Carter

As foreign interference with the democratic process of nations becomes an increasing concern around the globe, governments are taking steps to curb subversive and clandestine activities by external actors.

May 10, 2024 | mondaq.com | Terrance Carter |Urshita Grover

On April 19, 2024, the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee ("OPGT") released an updated version of the Not-for-Profit Incorporator's Handbook (the "Handbook"). This document serves to both provide basic information on how to incorporate not-for-profit organizations ("NFPs") as corporations, as well as provide the public with information on charitable corporations, a special type of NFP corporation.

May 7, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ryan Prendergast |Urshita Grover

On March 21, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal ("FCA") released its decision concerning Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation v Canada (National Revenue). The fraternal organization (the "Appellant"), a registered charity, appealed to the court from a decision of the Minister of National Revenue (the "Minister") to revoke the organization's charitable status.