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March 2017
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2017-03-16
New articles on the Excise and GST/HST News:
- New rebate for printed books in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Registered national arts service organizations
For more information call Business Enquiries at 1-800-959-5525.
February 2017
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2017-02-11
New webpage: Cause-related marketing
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2017-02-08
Thinking of becoming a registered charity? Make sure your application is complete by creating a personal checklist of all the documents you need. The checklist will also include important messages about your planned activities.
January 2017
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2017-01-05
The CRA’s Report on the Charities Program 2015-2016 is now available. The report provides a snapshot of the program, as well as an update on our outreach, education, and compliance activities, and our plans for the future.
December 2016
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2016-12-21
The consultations on charities’ political activities are now closed. For more information go to Clarifying the rules governing charities’ political activities: consultation process 2016 to 2017.
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2016-12-21
A new form is available for charities to change director, trustee, or like official information.
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2016-12-09
New Guidance CG-026, Relieving conditions attributable to being aged and charitable registration is now available.
November 2016
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2016-11-22
Further to Minister Diane Lebouthillier’s announcement on September 27, Ottawa has been added as a location for in-person consultations with representatives from the charitable sector about political activities. As space at these in-person consultations is limited, the CRA encourages all charities that have not received an invitation before November 29 to participate in the online consultation, to ensure their views are fully considered. The deadline for submissions to the online consultation has been extended to December 14.
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2016-11-22
In an effort to adopt a “digital-first” approach, we are constantly reviewing our printed publications. As a result, Form T2081, Excess Corporate Holdings Worksheet for Private Foundations, will no longer be printed and mailed to affected charities. A printable and saveable version of Form T2081 is still available on our website.
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2016-11-22
Nominate a volunteer, a not-for-profit organization, or a business for the Canada’s Volunteer Awards.
September 2016
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