Are you feeling disheartened about the state of things in the world? Would you like to do something to help make a difference? Come join Amnesty International at Write for Rights and write a letter in support of human rights around the world. Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights event, marked each year on International […]
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Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet, in conversation about her new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. Drawing on four decades as one of the BBC’s most trusted voices from conflict zones, Lyse Doucet offers
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Date: November 12, 1-2 PM ET Cost: $20 (Zoom Webinar) *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the session. The recording will be available for 60 days. Webinar Overview: As corporations increasingly use green claims to boost their sales , the risk of greenwashing — false or
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Date: Part 1 – November 5, 1-2 PM ET, Part 2 – November 19, 1-3 PM ET Cost: Part 1 – $20 Part 2 – $40 Part 1 & 2 Package: $50 *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the session. The recording will be available for 60 days.
Environmental Justice Implications of the Building Canada Act (Bill C-5) Read More »
An afternoon of short videos & talks explaining the terrible injustices faced by Afghan women & girls and what Right To Learn Afghanistan is doing to help. Hear from a young woman making a new home in Peterborough after being forced to flee Afghanistan & Enjoy our refreshments. How you can help: Purchase tickets in
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Establishing a non-profit with or without charitable status is a difficult decision with significant responsibilities. This presentation will discuss: The differences between non-profit and charity Issues to consider when exploring charitable registration How to set-up a non-profit or charity How to apply for charitable status Common mistakes made in applying for charitable status Why many
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The CRA audits approximately 200 registered charities per year. An audit can be a relatively routine affair, especially for a simpler charity, but many charities find the audit process confusing and stressful. In addition, CRA has begun to focus their audit attention on large charities and higher-risk charities, which often have more complicated compliance issues.
The Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Not-for-profit corporations that were previously governed under the Corporations Act were provided a three-year transition period until October 18, 2024, to make any necessary changes to provisions in their governing documents to bring them into compliance with the ONCA. Many not-for-profit corporations
Establishing a non-profit with or without charitable status is a difficult decision with significant responsibilities. This presentation will discuss: The differences between non-profit and charity Issues to consider when exploring charitable registration How to set-up a non-profit or charity How to apply for charitable status Common mistakes made in applying for charitable status Why many
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Join Canadian Charity Law for a webinar on “Transparency in advocacy: Understanding your obligations under the Lobbying Act” with Commissioner Nancy Bélanger who is Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying. Learn how federal lobbying rules apply to non-profit organizations in Canada. This session will explain obligations under the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, including when registration is required
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