{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Canadian Charity Law Podcast ","title":"Charity Law Updates: Spring 2026","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1126,"description":"This episode outlines significant regulatory updates affecting Canadian registered charities and non-profit organizations in 2026. A primary shift involves the mandatory transition to digital filing through the Canada Revenue Agency’s online portal, effectively ending the use of traditional fax machines. Furthermore, the government has eliminated pre-approval services for changing charitable purposes, placing the burden of legal compliance and risk directly on the organizations themselves. The discussion also highlights stricter federal lobbying thresholds and increased financial transparency requirements for foundations regarding their annual spending quotas. Finally, non-profit groups that are not registered charities are warned of evolving reporting standards designed to ensure greater sector-wide accountability. Overall, these changes demand more rigorous governance and professional legal oversight to avoid potential loss of status or regulatory penalties.\nB.I.G. Charity Law Group Professional Corporation A dedicated law firm exclusively serving charities and not-for-profits in Toronto, Ontario, and across Canada. Serving:\nCRA Charity Registration \nNonprofit Incorporation\nCorporate Governance & CRA Compliance\nONCA Updates (Ontario nonprofit compliance)\nBylaw Reviews and Policy Development\nReady to build, grow, or protect your organization?Website: https://www.charitylawgroup.ca/\nCharity Lawyer Consultation: https://calendly.com/dov-goldberg/schedule-a-free-consultation?utm_source=podcast\nEmail: ask@charitylawgroup.ca\nPhone: 416-488-5888\nBookkeeping & Tax Services for Ontario Charities: Keeping your charity's finances and tax filings in perfect order is essential for transparency and success. For specialized Charity financial management, we recommend:\nB&H Charity Accounts Corporation A professional bookkeeping firm focused on the unique needs of Canadian charities in Ontario. Their services ensure you're always compliant and mission-ready, including:Full-Cycle...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Oo5YOpZdNSliVMTG1E6tX7tiiysJrKZ9BVecoer0GPE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZDdj/MGI4NzgzODZhNWE0/MWNmOTZlZWU1Mjk4/YTNiMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}