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• Incorporation and Organization of Charities and Not-For-Profit
• Charitable Registrations
• Strategic Planning
• Charitable Foundations (Public and Private)
• Legal Risk Management
• National and International Structures
• Religious Denominational Issues
• Corporate Restructuring for Charities
• Special Incorporating Legislation for Charities
• Church Discipline Procedures
• Employment Issues for Charities
• Litigation Counsel for Charities
• Trade-Mark and Copyright Protection and Registration for Charities
• International Trademark Licensing
• Insurance Issues
• Charitable Trusts
• Fundraising and Gift Planning
• Investment Powers for Charities
• Director and Officer Liability

COVID-19 Resources for Charities & NFPs

New Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework By Carters, November 10, 2020 Learn more >>>

Federal Government introduces legislation for Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and amending Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Provided by the Department of Finance Canada, current as of November 2, 2020 Learn more >>>

Ontario Government Announces New COVID-19 Response Framework Provided by the Government of Ontario, current as of November 2, 2020 Learn more >>>

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 Learn more >>>

New, Expanded Programs Announced to Help Organizations in Pandemic By Carters, October 13, 2020 Learn more >>>

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 Learn more >>>

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 Learn more >>>

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We provide legal assistance to clients across Canada and internationally. Law offices and meeting locations with our lawyers in Toronto, Ottawa and Orangeville, Ontario.

Recent News Releases and Publications

CRA Announces New and Updated Guidance Documents By Carters, November 30, 2020 Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update November 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update October 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - September 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - August 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Archdiocese Found Vicariously Liable in Mount Cashel Sexual Assault Appeal By Sean S. Carter, Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Cartery. Church Law Bulletin No. 58, August 27, 2020. Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - June 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - May 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - April 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - March 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - February 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - January 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Voluntary Association's Constitution and By-Laws Found to be Contractual By Jacqueline M. Demczur and Esther S.J. Oh. Church Law Bulletin No. 57, January 30, 2020. Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - November 2019 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

2019 26th Annual Church & Charity Law Seminar Materials Church & Charity Law Seminar Materials. individual presentations here Learn more >>>

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