When your military charity plans to participate in community conversations about issues affecting veterans and their families, understanding Canada’s political advertising regulations protects your organization’s charitable status and mission. Recent changes to the Canada Elections Act have created new requirements that directly impact how military-focused charities communicate during election periods, and navigating these rules correctly ensures you can continue serving those who served.
The Income Tax Act permits charities to engage in limited non-partisan political activities, but the line between advocacy and prohibited partisan activity has become increasingly complex. According to guidelines examined in our law blog, charities must now register as third parties if …
