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Revised and updated edition of the five-star rated Starting and Maintaining a Charity in Canada.
Now includes new information on directors’ responsibilities as well as vital updates in other key areas.
A ‘must read’ for all those who lead and administer charities. People are often surprised that there are detailed and extensive laws governing the way we give charity, and to whom we give it. Running a Charity is written for people who work for the good of all humankind. It is intended to help charities maintain compliance with the law while continuing their good work.
Author Biography
Adam Aptowitzer is a tax lawyer with special expertise in the law as it pertains to charities, not-for-profit organizations, and other non-taxable entities anywhere in Canada. His practice involves tax litigation for private taxpayers and charities and he has represented clients at the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Adam’s practice is diverse and includes (amongst other areas) high level tax planning for charities engaged in business activities, operating overseas, corporate governance and gift planning.
He also works with international organizations seeking to work in Canada and with Canadian organizations operating abroad. He also contributes to the public policy debate through academic papers and testimony to government committees. He regularly publishes in several journals, including the Canadian Taxpayer and the Not for Profit News. Adam has been recognized as among the premier charity law lawyers in Canada by the Canadian Lexpert'” Legal Directory. And his firm, Drache Aptowitzer LLP, has been named one of the top ten tax law firms in the country.
In addition to his legal practice, Adam is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa and has been called to the Bars of both Ontario and Alberta.
Praise
“Starting and maintaining a registered charity is a complicated process far the uninformed. This comprehensive book by Adorn Aptowilzer is a must-have resource far all registered or soon-to-be registered charities.”
John Mocdonold, Notional Director, An icon Network in Conodo
“Canadian charities are rightly focused on doing good works, yet ot the same time, attention must be paid lo the rules and regulations of the charitable tax system. Adam Aptowitzer’s book helps to fill that gap, and will be a useful resource far both new and established charities in Canada.”
Peter Braid, former Member of Parliament
“Everyone who manages the operations of o charity should hove this book within arm’s reach. Consultants should carry copies with them to clients and ii should be o welcoming gift lo every new treasurer of the board.”
Lee Pigeau, Director of Philanthropy, Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation
“All of Canada’s lop not-far-profit lawyers keep this book handy. In his book, Adam weaves seamlessly from well-explained legal concepts la examples, lo finances, lo tips and practical advice. A definite read far anyone starting a charity!”
David Uzan, Jobs for Life
10 x 7 – 194 pages
Price $64.95
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