Dispute Resolution for Societies
A society is often established to support an educational, charitable, sporting, environmental or other purpose. Despite its good intentions, and the requirement to operate in ... Continued
Society Membership Criteria: A Reminder from the BC Court of Appeal on the Importance of Clear Bylaws
The recent decision of Farrish v Delta Hospice Society, 2020 BCCA 312 [“Farrish”] confirms the significance of properly adhering to bylaws for societies under the ... Continued
Aaron Pearl Published in Leave a Legacy’s Fall 2019 Newspaper Supplement
Sometimes a gift to a charity provided through a will becomes impossible to fulfill because the charity no longer exists after the will-maker’s death. Enter: ... Continued
Budget 2016: Impact on Charities
Summary of impacts on charities in the 2016 federal budget including changes to GST/HST rules.
Charitable Gifts Involving Private Company Shares or Real Estate
Proposed amendment to ITA in 2015 budget affects registered charities and donors.
Why Do I Want to Leave a Legacy Gift?
Leaving a legacy gift in your will can support deserving organizations like Covenant House.
Recent Changes Impacting Charitable Giving
Recently announced amendments to the Income Tax Act affect donation tax credits.
Proposed Changes Impacting Charitable Giving
Changes provide flexibility so that charitable donation tax credits can be used by the deceased or the deceased’s estate.
BC Court of Appeal Considers Validity of Conditional Donation Made to Charity
Conditional donation found to be valid inter vivos gift.
Charitable Trusts & The Disbursement Quota Requirements
The rule that charitable trusts must spent a minimum amount annually on charitable activities can be problematic
Gifts to Charities: Are they dependent on the donor’s tax deduction?
Discussion on gifts to charities and the donor’s tax deduction
Clark Wilson to Present at Second Annual Charities Forum
Clark Wilson and the Vancity Community Foundation are hosting their second annual Charities Forum on March 6, 2013. The event will be held at the Hyatt ... Continued