Technical 17 October 2022 Issue 5 Daniel Frajman

Rules to give by

Daniel Frajman looks at current changes to rules and principles in Canadian charity law, including for international giving

Key points

What is the issue?

Charities are regulated in part by the legislation of the jurisdiction in which they are formed, with either prescriptive or principles‑based rules.

What does it mean for me?

Philanthropists want to know that the charities they support serve the public benefit, regardless of how the applicable rules for charities are described.

What can I take away?

Please login to access this content

If you are not a member, find out more about joining STEP or subscribing to STEP articles.