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Regulatory and standards updates for Canadian charities and non-profits
CRA Charities Directorate guidance, ASNPO standard changes, T3010 reform, provincial Societies Act updates, and other things that move the goalposts on charity compliance.
Each post explains what changed, who it affects, and what a treasurer or executive director should check in their own books and filings, with links to the official source. Posts are dated, and older posts are kept for reference rather than rewritten, so check the date and the linked source before relying on one. For topics that do not change often, our guides and common questions are kept current instead.
Budget 2022 disbursement quota changes
Budget 2022 raised the disbursement quota from 3.5% to 5% on charity property over $1M not used in charitable activities. What the change means in practice.
ONCA transition is over: what boards do now
The ONCA transition window closed October 18, 2024. Inconsistent governing documents are deemed amended to comply. Here's the action list for boards.
PSB rebate backfile: four years to claim
The GST/HST PSB rebate generally has a four-year filing window. The deadline is measured differently for registrants and non-registrants.