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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Join us for a dynamic conversation with our panelists and moderator Lea Nicholas-MacKenzie! Our panelists include Grand Chief Edward John, Chief Francis Laceese, Kenneth Deer, Naiomi Metallic, and Sheryl Lightfoot! Canada’s new federal government has moved quickly on several pieces of legislation with significant impacts on the human rights of Indigenous Peoples. Relatedly, the Supreme
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET Location: Online, via Zoom Building on the critical conversations of Part 1, Part 2 of our webinar series shifts the focus to solutions, strategies, and people-powered alternatives. How can we co-create ethical AI systems that reflect the values of justice, inclusion, and collective well-being? What role can civil society, youth, Indigenous leaders,
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET Location: Online, via Zoom As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes our world, its impact on global development and international cooperation is profound and growing. From humanitarian response systems to global health and climate data, AI holds the potential to support more equitable and effective solutions. But it also raises urgent questions: Who
How can we understand and challenge the power of AI, big tech, and misinformation to build more just and community-driven technologies? Join the Knowledge for Change Tkaronto Hub (OCIC, The University of Toronto Scarborough Knowledge Equity Lab and the Toronto Centre of Learning and Development) for a webinar and participatory discussion with Denisse Albornoz, Deputy
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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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