Summary of Meetings: Charities and Not-For-Protfit Law
Number of Meetings Held: 4
June 2, 2026
Introduction to Intellectual Property for Charities and Not-For-Profits
Guest Speaker: Kwan T. Loh, BSc, LLB, Principal, Smart & Bigger
Synopsis: Kwan T. Loh, BSc, LLB, Principal, Smart & Bigger, discusses introductory IP concepts of interest for charities and not-for-profits. Learn about the basics of this fast-evolving area of law, how to best avoid liability, and how to protect and register your valuable IP rights.
Online Registration: 30
April 21, 2026
Overview of the Taxation of Non-Profit Organizations
Guest Speaker: Robert Hayhoe, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Synopsis: Robert Hayhoe, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, provides a practical overview of the Canadian income tax rules applicable to non-profit organizations under paragraph 149(1)(l) of the Income Tax Act, including key qualification requirements, CRA’s evolving views of “profit”, and newly updated reporting requirements.
Online Registration: 66
February 19, 2026
A Promise is a Promise: Understanding Pledged Gifts
Guest Speakers: Kate Bake-Paterson, Counsel, DLA Piper LLP and Roger Lee, Partner, DLA Piper LLP
Synopsis: Kate Bake-Paterson, Counsel, DLA Piper LLP and Roger Lee, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, discuss the differences between pledges and gifts (with particular focus on their (un)enforceability) and how to document pledged gifts, including much more.
Online Registration: 65
In-Person Registration: 15
September 11, 2025
Gathering on Purpose: Not-For-Profit Practitioner Mixer
Synopsis: We're kicking off this term with a special evening of networking that brings people together in person. This is your chance to spark professional partnerships that last.
In-Person Registration: 13