Charity Law Insights    Dear Reader    A Newsletter on Newsletters    Canadian Charities Operating Overseas    Disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency Dear Reader - Adam Aptowitzer While it has been sometime since the last edition I hope you will find the wait worthwhile. To make amends for the wait, in this edition I have tackled three topics. The first deals with issues of concern when charities publish, the second with new developments in the law that are important for charities operating overseas and finally an article on what to do in case of an audit. As usual I look forward to your comments and questions. Adam As usual I look forward to your comments and questions. Adam More... A Newsletter on Newsletters - Adam Aptowitzer There are certain rules which charities must keep in mind when composing and distributing a newsletter to its readership. This time the Charity Law Insights will cover topics of interest when a charity distributes a publication. More... Canadian Charities Operating Overseas - Adam Aptowitzer Overseas operation is fundamental to the operation of many charities, especially religious charities, and so it is important for these charities to have a good understanding of the law regarding carrying out charitable activities overseas. Given that the government subsidizes registered charities to the extent that it gives tax credits for the amount donated, it should not be surprising that the CRA attempts to exert as much control over funds spent overseas as funds spent domestically. In the past, the CRA has insisted on onerous documentation requirements for funds spent overseas although this requirement was disputed by many in the sector. The Federal Court of Appeal recently weighed in on the debate in the case of Bayit Lepletot v. MNR . More... Disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency - Adam Aptowitzer The first in a three part series looking at dealing with disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. This newsletter discusses the audit phase. More... You are receiving this e-mail because you have subscribed to one of our Drache LLP newsletters. You have complete control to review, update your newsletter options or unsubscribe at your discretion. If this email was forwarded to you, we invite you to subscribe to this newsletter or others that appeal to you. Your subscription information is private, please feel free to review our privacy policy. © Drache LLP Barristers & Solicitors, 222 Somerset St. W., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2G3 Phone: (613) 233-2675 Facsimile: (613) 233-6752 Email: crotenberg@drache.com