Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada – Federal Court of Appeal finds that the prevention of poverty is not a charitable head

Webb JA found that the purpose for which a credit counselling registered charity had been operating since 1993 should be characterized as the prevention of poverty which (unlike the relief of poverty) was not a recognized charitable purpose, so that the annulment of its registration was confirmed.

Neal Armstrong. Summary of Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada Inc. v. The Queen, 2016 FCA 193 under s. 149.1(1) – charitable organization.