DG's Corner

Charities are a vital part of Canadian society, offering a remarkably diverse range of services to people in our country and around the world. Registered charities in Canada are subject to constant change because of evolving social needs, technology, expectations of funders, demographics, court decisions, and legislated requirements. The Income Tax Act provisions that apply to registered charities help promote charitable giving while protecting charities and the public from abuse.

The primary objective of the Directorate is to register and regulate charities in a way that is professional, effective, informed, and fair. The Directorate is committed to service that respects and supports the valuable contribution charities make to society.

Tony Manconi
Director General
Charities Directorate

Report on the Charities Program

• Report on the Charities Program 2015-2016 (HTML)
• Report on the Charities Program 2015-2016 (PDF, 10.33 MB)

Charities Program Updates

Informal reviews of the Directorate's programs and activities:

• 2015
• 2014
• 2013

Messages

• Budget 2015 – Supporting the Charitable and Non-Profit Sector
• Budget 2014 – Investing in communities - charities
• Budget 2012 – Transparency and accountability

Speeches

• National Charity Law Symposium – May 29, 2015
• National Charity Law Symposium – May 23, 2014
• National Charity Law Symposium – May 10, 2013
• National Charity Law Symposium – May 4, 2012

Date modified:

2017-03-22