Blumbergs' COVID-19 FAQs for registered charities and non-profits
This COVID-19 FAQ, provided by Blumbergs, deals with common issues affecting Canadian registered charities and non-profit corporations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Annual general meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many not-for-profit corporations (NFPs) hold their annual general meetings (AGMs) in the Spring. With a number of provinces issuing directives and advisories relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including with respect to meeting sizes and venues, a number of NFPs are considering their options with respect to their Spring AGMs.
Corona Virus/COVID-19 charity issues – cancelling events, refunds and the possibility of a charitable donation
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting charities in numerous ways. In this short note, we will discuss cancelling events and refunding money or attempting to turn that into a potential charitable donation.
