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CRA comments on treatment of donated employment income

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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August 30 2012

In a technical interpretation released on July 26, 2012, CRA commented on the tax treatment of income earned abroad by employees of a charity that is transferred to the charity pursuant to an employment requirement

Voluntary sector spending initiatives

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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March 31 2012

The Budget contains a number of spending initiatives relevant to the voluntary sector

Ontario Court of Appeal recognizes tort of invasion of privacy

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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February 28 2012

A recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal represents the first appellate level decision in Ontario to recognize the tort of invasion of privacy

Charities, politics and lobbying

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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November 30 2011

In Canada, registered charities can only carry on limited political activities

Internships

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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October 12 2011

Every jurisdiction in Canada has legislation that governs employment relationships

Reference letter liability

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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August 31 2011

Charities and non-profit organizations that provide reference letters to departing and former employees need to ensure that they are aware of the possible legal implications that such letters entail

Finance Committee extends time for Bill C-470 report

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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September 30 2010

One of the most anticipated Commons Finance Committee hearings in many years - those dealing with Bill C-470 - has been put off to allow for more hearing time and presumably more witnesses

Workplace violence - occupational health and safety obligations

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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June 30 2010

Maintaining the workplace in compliance with a complex system of statutory and common law obligations is a constant source of challenge to Canadian employers, including charities and non-profit organizations

Compensation cap for charity employees

Miller Thomson LLP
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Canada
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April 29 2010

A recent private members bill introduced by Albina Guarnieri, Member of Parliament for Mississauga East, would give the Canada Revenue Agency the discretion to revoke the charitable status of a charity where it pays a single executive or employee annual compensation over $250,000