2+ week, 6+ day ago   (384+ words) CCCC intervened in this case as part of a coalition, along with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Réseau Évangélique du Québec. Our intervention focused on two issues: collective freedom of religion, and freedom of expression. The Quebec government had…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (289+ words) The purpose of the FITAA is to increase transparency, strengthen national security, and help the public understand when Foreign Entities try to influence Canadian political or governmental decisions. It applies when Foreign Entities do any of the following activities in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (334+ words) The Ontario Regulatory Registry (“Registry”) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the audit requirements set out in the regulations (“Regulations”) of the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 SO 2010, c 15 (“ONCA”). These changes would allow Ontario not-for-profits greater flexibility in choosing a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (455+ words) The Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (Committee) has released its latest report, Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Disorder as the Sole Underlying Medical Condition: A Complex and Challenging Conversation Among Canadians (the Report). The Report makes…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) On June 9, 2026, Bill S-249, “An Act respecting Christian Heritage Month” (“Bill S-249”) was read in the Senate of Canada for the first time. The purpose of Bill S-249 is to annually designate the month of December as “Christian Heritage Month.” Bill…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (506+ words) law and religion, religious freedom, Advocacy, C-9, Bill C-9 Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act has passed into law. Following debate and amendment in the Senate, the House of Commons (“House”) reviewed the Senate’s amendments and passed Bill C-9. It received Royal Assent…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (272+ words) In case you’re wondering, that duplication is intentional! This is indeed an update on an update. In April 2026, the federal government released its Spring Economic Update, Canada Strong for All (the “Update”). Part of the Update pledged to modernize the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (163+ words) law and religion, religious freedom, Advocacy, C-9 Bill C-9 has been sent to the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights after ongoing debates during second reading. The debate focused on how Bill C-9 would operate in relation to existing laws, and how it…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (176+ words) By demonstrating its commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency through its compliance with the CCCC Standards of Accountability, Gateway Church – London (“Gateway Church”) has earned CCCC Accreditation. Gateway Church helps people take steps toward discovering and developing a relationship with…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (171+ words) On April 28, 2026, the Government of Canada (“Government”) released its Spring Economic Update, “Canada Strong for All” (the “Update”). The Update included a brief statement about changes affecting the charitable sector. Modern Tax Rules for Charities What CCCC is Doing It…...