Kate Lazier

Kate Lazier

Kate Lazier is director of philanthropy and legacy planning at CIBC. As part of CIBC Family Office, Kate supports people to make thoughtful and impactful charitable gifts.

Written By Kate Lazier

Investment powers for charities in Canada

With a patchwork of laws across Canada governing the investment of charitable funds, and a lack of clarity and CRA guidance around impact investments, charities that operate in more than one province must spend considerable time and money on ensuring compliance – resources that would be better directed toward their charitable work.