Friday, May 18, 2012

CRA speech covers political activities and Canadian charities - including budget 2012 - Blog - Global Philanthropy

CRA speech covers political activities and Canadian charities - including budget 2012 - Blog - Global Philanthropy: Here is an excerpt from a speech by Cathy Hawara, Director General of the Charities Directorate of the CRA on the issue of Canadian charities and political activities.

“Let me now turn to some of the highlights of Budget 2012 that relate to registered charities. As you know, the 2012 Budget proposes several measures related to compliance and transparency with respect to political activities carried on by registered charities and RCAAAs. Changes have also been introduced to the qualified donee provision for charitable organizations outside Canada to which Her Majesty in right of Canada has made a gift.

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