Charity and Politics in Canada—A Legal Analysis
A Pemsel Case Foundation Occasional Paper 1. Introduction Under the present income tax law of Canada, corporations, trusts, and organizations that are registered charities are exempt
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Introducing Democracy Talks The university students sitting around the table at the Citizens’ Academy in Ottawa have never met before, but you wouldn’t know it
Interdisciplinarity, experience, and environmental philanthropy
Professional and personal evolution I have spent my career in two kinds of institutions that most people see as remote from reality: universities and foundations.
What’s The Law: Charities And Politics
Charities are subject to real limits on political activity. However, these limits do not prevent thoughtful and careful policy advocacy related to charitable purposes. Notwithstanding
Current Developments In The Application Of Paragraph 149(1)(l) Of The Income Tax Act
I. INTRODUCTION Organizations that meet the requirements of paragraph 149(1)(l) are often referred to as “non-profit organizations” (“NPOs”). This article provides an overview of the
Letter From The Editor
The comprehensive article featured in this issue of The Philanthropist discusses the availability of tax-exempt status for organizations that are not registered charities but, rather,
Turning Shame Into Pride: Reshaping Stigma By Raising Voices
Introduction This article discusses the stigma faced by young people growing up in state care. It presents an exploration of the concept of stigma and
Social Networking And Other Technologies: Capturing The Attention And Maintaining The Social Significance Of An Issue For Young People
Introduction This article is about ways in which digital natives converse day-to-day and explains the value in knowing how they converse. “Digital native” is a