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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

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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

Open Call to Apply to Become a Member of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector
By the Canada Revenue Agency, application deadline of May 21, 2021
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Report #2 of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector
Presented to the Canada Revenue Agency, current as of April 28, 2021
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Charity & NFP Law Update April 2021
Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations
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Pregnancy a Factor for Court in Reasonable Notice Decision
By Barry W. Kwasniewski. Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 493, April 29, 2021.

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FEDERAL BUDGET 2021: Impact on Charities and Not-for-Profits
By Terrance S. Carter, Theresa L.M. Man, Ryan M. Prendergast, Esther Shainblum, Luis R. Chacin, and Sean S. Carter. Charity & NFP Law Bulletin No. 492, April 17, 2021.

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Speaking Engagements & Seminar Materials

The 2021 Ottawa Region Annual Charity & NFP Law Seminar Materials
Charity & NFP Law Seminar Materials.
individual presentations here
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Carters Spring 2020 Charity & NFP Webinar Series
The sixth of the Series of seven Webinars was held on June 17, 2020 with a session by Esther S.J. Oh and Sean S. Carter entitled "Managing Sexual Abuse Claims: The New Reality for Churches & Charities".
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Carters Spring 2020 Charity & NFP Webinar Series
The Fifth of a Series of Seven Webinars was held on June 3, 2020 with a session by Esther Shainblum entitled "Navigating Privacy Breaches for Charities and NFPs".
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Carters Spring 2020 Charity & NFP Webinar Series
The Fourth of a Series of Seven Webinars was held on May 20, 2020 with a session by Terrance S. Carter entitled "Evolving Trends in Philanthropy: More Than Just Charitable Donations".
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Carters Spring 2020 Charity & NFP Webinar Series
The Third of a Series of Seven Webinars was held on May 6, 2020 with a session by Theresa L.M. Man entitled "Governance 101 for Charities & NFPs: Back to the Basics".
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