Applying for charitable status
Audio interview with Adam Aptowitzer and Nicole Zummach
June 4, 2007
Applying for charitable status through the Canada Revenue Agency can be a long and sometimes arduous process. But it will go a lot more smoothly if you are properly prepared. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains what organizations must do before they apply, how to avoid common mistakes on your application, and what happens if your request is rejected.
Applying for charitable status (MP3)
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Run time: 13:45 minutes
External Resources:
CharityVillage QuickGuide to Starting a Nonprofit or Charity
Drache Charity Insights Newsletter