Summary Policy

Date
September 3, 2003 (Revised November 23, 2005)

Reference Number
CSP - H07

Key Words
Historical

Policy Statement

An organization established to advance knowledge of, preservation of, and displaying items of historical significance can qualify for registration as a charity under the following category of charitable purposes: other purposes beneficial to the community in a way the law regards as charitable. When submitting its application for registration, the organization should provide the Canada Revenue Agency with documents that certify the designation as a historical site (i.e., designation from the Department of Canadian Heritage, or appropriate provincial or municipal authority).

References

• Charitable Purposes, CSP-C01.
• Heritage, CSP-H05.
• Purposes Beneficial to Community, CSP-C10.