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Charity & Not-for-Profit Law

Carters is one of the leading firms in Canada in the area of charity and not-for-profit law. The focus of the lawyers at Carters is to provide their clients with effective legal risk management through ProActive Advice. The lawyers in the Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Practice Group at Carters can assist clients in a broad range of services, including the following:

• Church, Charity and Not-for-Profit Incorporation
• Charitable Registration
• Social Enterprise Organizations
• Transition to Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
• Amalgamations and Mergers
• Dissolution and Wind-Up
• National and International Structures
• Endowment and Gift Agreements
• Gift Acceptance Policies
• CRA Charity Audits and Appeals
• Director and Officer Liability

• Governance Policies and Advice
• International Charity Law
• Fundraising and Gift Planning
• Legal Risk Management Audits
• Privacy Policies and Audits / Anti-Spam
• Policies on Anti-terrorism and Anti-Money
Laundering
• Human Rights Compliance and Litigation
• Investment Policies
• Religious Denominational Structures
• Vulnerable Person Policies

COVID-19 Resources for Charities and NFPs

COVID-19 Resources for Charities & NFPs

Ontario Protects Workers, Volunteers and Organizations Who Make Honest Efforts to Follow COVID-19 Public Health Guidelines and Laws
Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of October 20, 2020
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New, Expanded Programs Announced to Help Organizations in Pandemic
By Carters, October 13, 2020
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Ontario Amends Stage 3 Regulations, Including Mandated Use of Masks in Public Indoor Settings
Provided by the Office of the Premier for Ontario, current as of October 2, 2020
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Federal and Ontario COVID-19 Relief Update
By Terrance S. Carter, Adriel N. Clayton and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Corporate Update
By Theresa L.M. Man in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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COVID-19 CRA News
By Jacqueline M. Demczur in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Employment Update
By Barry W. Kwasniewski in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, September 30, 2020
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Full listing of Publications

Many of the lawyers at Carters have been recognized by Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada as leaders in their fields in Canada. Carters has also been ranked by Chambers and Partners, an international rating service for lawyers. The lawyers and staff at Carters are committed to providing clients with integrated legal solutions for their unique needs.

Lawyers

Terrance S. Carter

Partner

Jacqueline M. Demczur

Partner

Theresa L.M. Man

Partner

Esther S.J. Oh

Partner

Jennifer M. Leddy

Partner

Ryan M. Prendergast

Partner

Esther Shainblum

Associate

Recent News Releases and Publications

Charity & NFP Law Update - September 2020
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations
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Charity & NFP Law Update - August 2020
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations
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Archdiocese Found Vicariously Liable in Mount Cashel Sexual Assault Appeal
By Sean S. Carter, Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Carter. Church Law Bulletin No. 58, August 27, 2020.

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Overview of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”)
By Terrance S. Carter, Barry W. Kwasniewski and Luis R. Chacin, Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 477, August 27, 2020.

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Charity & NFP Law Update - June 2020
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations
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Full listing of Publications

Speaking Engagements & Seminar Materials

Healthcare Philanthropy: Check-Up 2019
was co-hosted by Carters and Fasken Martineau on May 22, 2019 with a two part session entitledThe Coming of the ONCA (We Hope) and What to Start Thinking About and Critical Privacy Update for Charities presented by Theresa L.M. Man and Esther Shainblum.
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2019 - Carters Charity & NFP Webinar Series

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Primer on Donor Advised Funds and Current Issues
was presented by Jacqueline M. Demczur at the CBA Charity Law Symposium, hosted by the Canadian Bar Association Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Section on Monday, May 6, 2019. PDF HANDOUT

Paper

Practice Management Tools
was presented by Terrance S. Carter and Ryan M. Prendergast at the OBA Charity & Not-For-Profit Law Young Lawyers Division in Toronto on April 5, 2019.

Essential Charity Law and Compliance Update
was presented by Terrance S. Carter at the CPA Canada's 2019 Not-for-Profit Forum hosted by Chartered Professional Accountants Canada on February 6, 2019.

Full listing of Publications

Click to Register for the Church and Charity Law Seminar

Click for the 2020 Healthcare Philanthropy On demand / replay

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