Media Contact & News Releases
In late December 2011, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made modifications to CRA form T1223 Clergy Residence Deduction (CRD), specifically…
CCCC always receives questions at year end about when a donation qualifies for current year receipting. The Income Tax Act's…
We have just received word that the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has set noon January 17, 2012…
The CCCC office will be closed on December 26, 27, 30 and January 2.
A very Merry & Blessed Christmas…
Today the Globe & Mail announced that the Government of Canada will be "conducting sweeping overhaul of the way it…
Charities Directorate of CRA Coming to a Town Near You!
Every year staff from the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue…
The East Africa Drought Relief Fund Declaration Form has been released by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). This form is…
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued guidelines to match donations for relief in East Africa. The federal Canadian…
Charities with calendar year ends (December 31, 2010) must still file their T3010, Registered Charity Information Return, by June 30,…
All of the federal budget measures for charities previously announced on March 22, 2011, returned today in Budget 2011. The…
CCCC is searching for someone to fill an IT Position
Are you IT savvy and love challenges? Do you…
CCCC is pleased to announce that Barry W. Bussey will be joining our staff as Vice-President Legal Affairs beginning July,…
S. L. and D. J. v.Commission scolaires des Chenes and Attorney General of Quebec.
(The Drummondville Parents’ Case)
Should the government…
This afternoon Parliament defeated the government in a vote of nonconfidence. This means that none of the federal budget proposals…
There is considerable question as to whether Federal Budget 2011 will receive the support of Parliament. However, CCCC is providing…
Today Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has changed the fiscal periods for filing the new T3010-1, Registered Charity Information Return…
The Honourable Albina Guarnieri has said that she will significantly amend her private member’s bill. The Bill would give…
The CCCC office will be closed on December 24, 27, 31 and January 3.
A very Merry & Blessed Christmas to…
In a submission to the Standing Committee on Finance, the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) confirms that Bill…
Yesterday, CCCC CEO John Pellowe was interviewed by Jim Cantelon on 100 Huntley Street about his presentation "Leadership Lesson from…
Introduction
The May 14, 2010 Christian Horizons decision confirms that Christian organizations may continue to restrict hiring and employment to…
The decision in Christian Horizons v. Heintz was released on Friday, May 14, 2010.
The decision allowed the appeal of…
Elmira, ON–Charity experts from Europe and the United States will discuss transparency and effectiveness in the charitable sector at a…
The Charities Directorate of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released an instructional insert for completing the T3010B, Registered…
The federal budget released on March 4, 2010, contained a significant reform which will affect all registered Canadian charities.
Highlights
…Blogs, websites and the traditional media reported recently that King’s Glory Fellowship Association in Calgary had its charitable status revoked…
Elmira, ON–Today the Canadian Council of Christian Charities released the results of an updated member survey on how current economic…
In our earlier news release about the Haiti Earthquake Matching Contributions, CCCC advised that charities will be required to…
On December 15, 2009, Bill C-62, the Provincial Choice Tax Framework Act, received Royal Assent. This Bill amends the Excise…
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) endorses the proposal to raise the charitable tax credit from 29% to 42%…
On January 14, 2010, the Government of Canada announced that it will match dollar for dollar contributions of individual Canadians…
The Christian Horizons v. Heintz appeal was heard December 15 through 17, 2009, at Divisional Court in Toronto before Mr.…
Elmira, ON–Today the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) announced the Best Christian Places to Work in Canada fall finalists…
CCCC is an intervener in Heintz v. Christian Horizons. An intervener generally provides additional arguments to the court where the…
With the benefit of Member input, CCCC has drafted a response to Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) document called Consultation on…
Recently, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made retroactive technical changes to the requirement to file form T1213 (Request to Reduce…
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a draft document called Consultation on the Proposed Guidance on Activities Outside of Canada…
Elmira, ON–Today the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) announced the Best Christian Places to Work in Canada spring finalists…
Every year staff from the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency visit communities across the country to provide information…
Today, CRA placed the new T3010B Charity Information Return (non-fillable only) and the accompanying guide on its website. You can…
Today the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) announced the Best Christian Places to Work in Canada finalists for 2009.…
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) is an intervenor in the Christian Horizons case. A summary of steps taken…
The Federal Government’s 2009 Budget was presented January 27, 2009 by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. The 2009 Budget does not…
The CRA's new Registered Charity Information Return package, which includes Form T3010B (09), Registered Charity Information Return, Form T1235 (09), Directors/Trustees…
CCCC would like to make you aware of the following free seminar offered by one of our affinity partners, Robertson…
Today the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) announced the Best Christian Places to Work in Canada finalists for 2008.…
The federal Budget presented on February 26, 2008, contained only a few announcements affecting charities. These provisions are briefly detailed…
There is a growing concern from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding the discovery of false receipts when auditing individuals’ income…
Many members of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) will have received an invitation to sign up as a…
The GST/HST rules are very complex and multilayered with exceptions to the exceptions to the exceptions not uncommon! Understandably in…
The Canadian Payments Association (CPA) has recently undertaken a comprehensive review of its framework for processing Pre-Authorized Debits (PADs) through…
Senior Administrative Assistant
This is your opportunity to work for a national Christian charity that represents and serves over…
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) advises registered charities not to get involved in tax shelter gifting arrangements. The…
There are various provisions in Budget 2007 that relate to Canadian charities. As with all budgets, some of the details…
The position has been filled.
Today, the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) announced new charity standards for its Seal of Organizational Integrity and…
CRA has announced that there will be a delay in the mail out of information return packages (T3010A(05)) for registered…
Today, the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) announced the finalists for the 10 Best Christian Places to Work…
Changes to the Goods & Services Tax (GST) announced on May 2, 2006 included a new GST tax rate. Effective…
CRA has announced that there will be a delay in the mail out of information return packages (T3010A(05)) for registered…
The 2006 Federal Budget provides for a long sought after tax break on gifts of publicly listed securities to a…
CRA has announced that there will be a delay in the mail out of information return packages (T3010A(05)) for registered…
This position has been filled.
This story was released to Christian and secular media to be used as a sidebar story to one year updates…
Last week, on November 29, 2005, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (the "Tribunal")issued their decision on the human rights…
CIDA has announced on their website that the Government of Canada will match dollar-for-dollar all donations from individual Canadians submitted…
Before the ITA was amended, a donor who was making a gift could not have been paid or benefitted in…
Canadian Council of Christian Charities and the Bridgeway Foundation Announce the 10 Best Christian Places…
Wayne Kroeker, CGA, is the new Manager, Technical Support for the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Wayne is an experienced…
Today, CRA placed the new T3010A Charity Information Return and the accompanying guide on its website. You can access these…
This position has been filled. Click here for more information.
Due to retirement, the Canadian Council of…
The Standards Review Committee made its first recommendations to CCCC Board at the Winter board meeting. The Board accepted all…
Many Christian leaders may be wondering if speaking out on Bill C-38 Civil Marriage Act would be considered political activity.
…Many charities and new media have misunderstandings about donations to the tsunami aid relief effort related to matching grants by…
The federal government has released long anticipated draft legislation for incorporating charities and not-for-profits, called Bill C-21. The Bill if…
The draft legislation to implement the budget provisions affecting charities has been tabled in Parliament. CCCC suggests that charities ensure…
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities is reviewing the standards of its Seal for Financial Accountability and Organizational Integrity in…
CRA Released a proposed policy for consultation and feedback called Applicants Assisting Ethnocultural Communities. CCCC was concerned that in this…
Promoters of a number of tax shelter and other arrangements are approaching charities with deferred, or otherwise conditional, funding opportunities.…
by Dick Kranendonk
CRA announced some significant policy changes in its newsletter #20. They could affect Christian charities. Most of…
Canadian Council of Christian Charities and the Bridgeway Foundation Honour the 10 Best Christian Places to Work in…
Click here to view it. (79 kB)
On the morning of December 5, CCCC issued a special release which raised spiritual and legal concerns surrounding certain donation…
UPDATE: Please click here to read the latest news on this subject. (Dec. 8, 2003)
“Buy-Low, Donate High”…
The numbers under Employment Insurance (EI) should read as follows:
| … |
Our…
How can I contact someone for an interview?
John Pellowe, CEO is available for media interviews and would be pleased to speak with you.
You may contact John using the information below:
TEL: 519-669-5137
