By C. Yvonne Chenier, QC Those who want to incorporate a non-profit organization in Alberta are faced with the decision whether to incorporate under the basic Societies Act or the more complex Companies Act, Part 9 (if they choose not to be created under the new federal Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act). Any non-profits who come […]
Erosion of the Alberta Advantage
By C. Yvonne Chenier, QC Since 2007 Albertans have enjoyed what has been dubbed by some a “Super Credit” for donations to their favourite charities. In the spirit of generosity in 2007, the Alberta Government enhanced the tax credit to 21% from 12.75% on total annual donations over $200. Combining this with the Federal Tax […]
The Alberta Advantage
By: C. Yvonne Chenier In typical majority government style (at least in Alberta) the PC Government brought in surprise and fast changes that will affect the non-profit sector in Alberta and even elsewhere in Canada. Bill 12 the Statutes Amendment Act, 2014, was introduced in the waning moments of the 2014 spring session of the legislature. […]