Canadian Charities & Political Advocacy: Know Your Rights

This episode outlines how Canadian charities can legally engage in political advocacy while maintaining their registered status. It clarifies what political activities are allowed and prohibited, emphasizing the requirement to remain non-partisan. The episode highlights how recent amendments to the Income Tax Act have removed the 10% spending limit on public policy dialogue and development activities, allowing for more freedom in advocacy as long as it supports the charity's mission. Best practices for compliant advocacy are also provided, including staying focused on the mission, keeping records, and focusing on education rather than campaigning.If you are looking to register a nonprofit or charity and need assistance with ensuring you, as the founder, retain control, call us at 416-488-5888 or email at [email protected], and our experienced charity lawyers can assist with bylaw and related resolutions formation and revisions, giving you absolute control.This episode is jointly sponsored by B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation, a Charity Law Firm exclusively serving charity and not-for-profit clients in Toronto, Ontario and across Canada with registration and governance, and B&H Charity Accounts Group, a bookkeeping firm serving Canadian charities in Ontario with all their financial and tax filing needs. Hat tip to our friends at OrgHub.ca, a new, innovative software platform that provides not-for-profits and charities across Canada with a solid foundation for incorporation and streamlined corporate governance. B.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporationhttps://www.charitylawgroup.ca/P: 416-488-5888Book a Free Consultation With A Charity Lawyer B&H Charity Accounts Grouphttps://www.charityaccountingfirm.ca/P: 289-301-8883