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Charities Directorate

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registers qualifying organizations as charities, gives technical advice on operating a charity, and handles audit and compliance activities.

Registered charities are required to file an annual information return with the CRA, a portion of which is available to the public, and must meet certain requirements of the Income Tax Act concerning their expenditures and activities.

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What's new

Policy Commentary - Whether publishing a magazine can be considered a charitable activity under the advancement of education

Fall 2005 Enhancements to the Directorate's Web site

Important Advisory on Partisan Political Activities

New requirement for official donation receipts - Questions and Answers (amended)



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Date modified:
2006-02-03
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