We keep our members up-to-date with helpful articles and legislative updates in the CCCC Bulletin, published 5 times annually. Use the search below to find a specific article.
Bulletins by Year
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2017 - Issue 4
(Sep 12, 2017) |
7 Essential Characteristics of Employment Agreements
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | A Busy November at the Supreme Court of Canada
Barry W. Bussey, VP Legal Affairs | A Local Church with A Global Mission: Is Your Church Engaging in Foreign Activities?
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Benevolence: Be Generous and Willing to Share
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance | Mentoring: Engaged Workforce or Missed Opportunity?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Top Challenges of the Inter-Generational Workplace
Duncan Field, Manager, Research & Executive Projects |
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2017 - Issue 3
(Jul 10, 2017) |
10 Tips for Termination Meetings: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | An Introduction to Disability Management
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Tax Rebates?
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Employee Benefits and Allowances: What’s Taxable?
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (July 2017)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Audit Review Committee: Enhancing Financial Oversight and Transparency
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification |
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2017 - Issue 2
(Mar 3, 2017) |
Accountability in Ministry: What’s the Big Deal?
Curtis Towns, Manager, Certification | Employee or Independent Contractor? A Case Study in Determining the Employment Relationship
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Should Your Ministry Use Performance Improvement Plans?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | The Burnout Epidemic: Why Self-Care Must Be Part of Your Leadership Strategy
John Pellowe, CEO | The Ins and Outs of Probationary Periods
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Top Ten T3010 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support |
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2017 - Issue 1
(Dec 29, 2016) |
9 Rules to Remember When Issuing Charitable Tax Receipts
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (January, 2017)
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Reimbursing Mileage
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Restricted Funds: Best Practices and Precautions
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Strategic Planning: Where to begin?
John Pellowe, CEO | What’s the Difference Between a Charity and a Non-Profit?
David Johnson, Coordinator, Certification |
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2016 - Issue 5
(Nov 7, 2016) |
Best Practices for Handling Confidential Information
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Board Members Abroad: Considerations for Board Travel Policies
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (November, 2016)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | How to Use CCCC’s Canadian Ministry Compensation Survey
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Job Descriptions for Charity Board Members
David Johnson, Coordinator, Certification | When the Court Intervenes in Church Matters: Alberta’s Court of Appeal Says Former Church Members Can Sue
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2016 - Issue 4
(Sep 9, 2016) |
7 Tips to Create an Amazing Onboarding Experience
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law & Policy (September, 2016)
Philip Milley, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | International Structuring for Social Impact
Robert Hayhoe, Miller Thomson LLP | Leaders in Community
John Pellowe, CEO | Pastoral Performance Reviews: Canadian Research and Faith-Infused Best Practices
Heather Card, Doctor of Practical Theology Student, McMaster Divinity College | Protecting Your Charity’s Investments
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Signs of a Healthy Ministry
John Pellowe, CEO |
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2016 - Issue 3
(Jun 28, 2016) |
Debt Policy for Charities
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Developing Multicultural Governance Boards
Dan Sheffield, Director of Global and Intercultural Ministries, The Free Methodist Church in Canada | Donor Advised Funds
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support | Employee Recognition in the Christian Charity Context
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (July 2016)
Nevena Belovska | Ontario’s New Sexual Violence & Harassment Legislation
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Religious Freedom: Is It a Communal Right?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2016 - Issue 2
(Feb 23, 2016) |
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2016 - Issue 1
(Jan 8, 2016) |
7 Things Charities Should Know Before Creating a Facility Rental Policy
Gilbert Langerak, Manager, Member Support & Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Charity Law: The Year in Review (2015)
Nevena Belovska, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Human Rights: An Overview for Christian Ministries
Barry W. Bussey, VP Legal Affairs | Top Five Compliance Issues for Charities
Nevena Belovska, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Withholding Tax Requirements for Non-Resident Workers Providing Services in Canada
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance |
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2015 - Issue 5
(Oct 23, 2015) |
5 Tips for Writing Ministry Job Descriptions
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | 6 Ways to Prepare for Staff Member Resignations
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Are You Keeping Appropriate Employment Records?
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Charitable Trusts: How Much Discrimination is Too Much?
Nevena Urosevic, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | Choosing the Right Church Information Management Solution
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance | “T-Slip” Checklist for Busy Charities
Gilbert Langerak, Manager Member Support |
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2015 - Issue 4
(Aug 19, 2015) |
An Update on Canada’s Immigration Laws for Religious Workers
Vivien Lee and Jeffrey S. Lowe, Lowe and Company | Employment Standards and Christian Ministries
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | HORIZONS: What’s New in Charity Law & Policy (August 2015)
Nevena Urosevic, Associate Director, Legal Affairs | The Annual Filings: What’s Required in Your Province?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs | Three Tips to Supercharge Your Online Fundraising
Brady Josephson, Principal, shift | When Do I Need To Hire A Lawyer?
Barry W. Bussey, Director, Legal Affairs |
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2015 - Issue 3
(May 27, 2015) |
Board Development Plans
John Pellowe, CEO, CCCC | Complex Communities: Concepts and Tools for Better Conflict
Darrin Hotte, BA, MDiv, Cert. ConRes., FMC Cert. CFM | Financial Controls in Small Offices
Wayne Kroeker, Manager, Finance, CCCC | Visa Issues Affecting Temporary Religious Workers in Canada
Robert Leong, Stan Leo, and Jeffrey Lowe | Web Conferencing 101 for Charities
Joyce Hsu, Communications Lead, TechSoup Canada |
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2015 - Issue 2
(Mar 6, 2015) |
Accessibility Legislation & Charities
Derek Ross, B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs | Planning for Staff Development
Chris Hall, Manager, Human Resources | Respecting Donor Privacy
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs | Space Enough For All
Barry W. Bussey, VP Legal Affairs | Turning Difficult Situations into Productive Conversations
Alan Simpson, BTh., MA (Conflict Management), Cert. ConRes., Alan is Co-Director of Christian Mediat | What are the Ways a Charity May Generate Income?
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs |
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2015 - Issue 1
(Dec 19, 2014) |
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2014 - Issue 5
(Nov 1, 2014) |
CASL for Charities: An Update
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs | Generate Results, Not Clicks
Darrell Keezer, Founder, Candybox Marketing | Gifts of Appreciation to Charity Employees and Volunteers: What’s Taxable and What Isn’t?
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs & Edward Choi, Legal Research Assistant | Horizons: What’s New in Charity Law and Policy (October 2014)
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs | The Duties, Responsibilities, and Liabilities of a Director
John Pellowe, CEO | The Importance of a Compensation Policy
Bonnie Pillsworth, Executive Assistant | Who Owns the Copyright When a Work is Made for Hire?
Derek B.M. Ross, Director of Legal Affairs |
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2014 - Issue 4
(Jul 28, 2014) |
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2014 - Issue 3
(Apr 4, 2014) |
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2014 - Issue 2
(Mar 5, 2014) |
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2014 - Issue 1
(Dec 20, 2013) |
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2013 - Issue 5
(Oct 15, 2013) |
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2013 - Issue 4
(Jul 23, 2013) |
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2013 - Issue 3
(May 22, 2013) |
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2013 - Issue 2
(Feb 25, 2013) |
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2013 - Issue 1
(Dec 19, 2012) |
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2012 - Issue 5
(Oct 12, 2012) |
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2012 - Issue 4
(Jul 25, 2012) |
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2012 - Issue 3
(May 16, 2012) |
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2012 - Issue 2
(Feb 23, 2012) |
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2012 - Issue 1
(Jan 9, 2012) |
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