Charities and the appeals process

This article outlines the appeals process charities undertake when disputing a penalty imposed by the Canadian Revenue Agency.

Handling disputes with the Canadian Revenue Agency: The audit phase

This 2006 article outlines the rights and responsibilities of an organization when disputing a penalty imposed by the CRA.

Canada’s international aid role, part II: The government viewpoint

This article takes a look at what our government thinks about where Canada is and should be as a member of the international aid community.

Governance Q&A: Handling sensitive client information and confidentiality

How to deal with a request from the board to include client names, contacts and other sensitive information.

Capital gains tax: The continuing fight

Thirty-four years ago a government worried about recessions and revenue streams saddled the Canadian public with a new tax. Charities, community organizations, and individuals have been paying ever since.

When is a Gift Really a Gift?

This article looks at different legal definitions of gifts.

Don’t call me, I’ll call you: Implications of a national do-not-call registry

Last year, the federal government decided it was finally time to curb the number of unwelcomed phone calls the public receives. Feeling the time was ripe for legislative restraint of telemarketers, Bill C-37 proposed the establishment of a National Do Not Call Registry.

Supreme Court of Canada adopts broad view of religious freedom

How the latest Supreme Court decision affects religious freedom and the nonprofit sector in Canada.

A strategic approach to successful compliance under PIPEDA – focus on enforcement and remedies

Further to the substantive analysis of the policies and principles imbedded in the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the purpose of this follow-up paper is to examine the rather comprehensive remedial sections of the legislation.

Practical steps for implementing a privacy policy

Other than to meet statutory requirements, organizations can view the implementation of a privacy scheme as a useful tool to build trust amongst employees and consumers.