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Charities and politics don't mix
Audio interview with Adam Aptowitzer and Nicole Zummach
April 16, 2007
Charities exist to serve the public good in one form or another, but when it comes to politics, their role is severely limited. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, discusses the role charities can play in the political process without risking their charitable registration. He also explains what constitutes partisan politics and the penalties charities face if they engage in such activities.
Charities and politics don't mix (MP3)
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(Note: To download the file and listen later, right click on the link and click "Save target as", "Save link as..." or "Download linked file.")Run time: 8:16 minutes
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External Resources:
Canada Revenue Agency - Registered charities and political activities
CharityTax.com - Adam Aptowitzer's Online Office
Drache Charity Insights Newsletter
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