Charities & Not-for-Profits Insights

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Non-profit organizations: Navigating legal risks when using AI

Insight

Published: October 18, 2024

Authors: Kristél Kriel, Matthew Douglas

Categories: Charities & Not-for-Profits, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Non-profit organizations are discovering that they can use artificial intelligence (AI) in a wide variety of ways to achieve greater efficiency despite limited resources. This includes boosting fundraising and increasing the … Read More

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Employee’s off-duty conduct results in termination of employment from non-profit organization

Insight

Published: October 1, 2024

Authors: Amy Gibson, Riley Cockwill, Lynsey Gaudin

Categories: Charities & Not-for-Profits, Labour & Employment

A termination for cause for employee off-duty conduct was recently upheld by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Meneray v British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to … Read More

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Non-profits in Saskatchewan can apply for funding from the LFS

Insight

Published: February 10, 2023

Authors: Kristél Kriel, Erin Bokshowan

Categories: Charities & Not-for-Profits

The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan (LFS) is now accepting grant applications from non-profits and charities seeking funding for one-time projects. On January 20, the LFS announced $5 million in funding through … Read More

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Overview of The Non-Profit Corporations Act, 2022 (Saskatchewan)

Insight

Published: February 3, 2023

Authors: Kristél Kriel, Erin Bokshowan

Categories: Charities & Not-for-Profits

In recognition of the many roles non-profit corporations play in the province, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced The Non-profit Corporations Act, 2022 (the “New Act”) to replace The Non-profit Corporations … Read More

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New Lobbying Requirements in Saskatchewan for In-House Lobbyists, Not-for-Profit Organizations and Gifts

Insight

Published: September 14, 2020

Author: Kristél Kriel

Categories: Charities & Not-for-Profits

In 2016, Saskatchewan joined a number of other jurisdictions in Canada that have legislation governing the registration of persons who engage in lobbying activities. The requirements in The Lobbyists Act … Read More

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Government of Canada Announces Call for Proposals for Local Food Infrastructure Fund

Insight

Published: June 11, 2020

Categories: Agriculture & Food, Charities & Not-for-Profits, COVID-19

On June 9, 2020 the Government of Canada announced a second call for proposals under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. The funding round is valued at $43 million and will provide … Read More

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Maintenance of Adequate Books and Records for Registered Charities

Insight

Published: March 2, 2020

Categories: Charities & Not-for-Profits

Author: Celia Valel Registered charities, including charitable organizations, private foundations and public foundations, have significant obligations with respect to maintaining their books and records. The Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”) imposes … Read More