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Government of Canada Releases the Spring Economic Update 2026<\/a>
\nNew Reorganization of the Charities Directorate Announced at CBA Symposium<\/a>
\n Ontario Court Invalidates By-Law for Bad Faith and Failure to Meet ONCA Approval Requirements<\/a>
\n Bylaws Are Not Suggestions: A Review of West Coast Cricket Organization v Cricket Canada<\/a>
\n Ontario Superior Court Reaffirms Statutory Vesting in Church Property Dispute<\/a>
\n Imagine Canada Releases Research Bulletin on Disbursement Quota Changes<\/a>
\n CAGP Releases Report on the State of Legacy Giving in Canada<\/a>
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\n IP Update: Marketing Schemes, Scams, and Deceptive Solicitation<\/a>
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\n AI Update: Privacy Commissioner Highlights Trust, Transparency, and AI Governance in Recent Remarks<\/a>
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\n Carters Third Webinar in the Spring Series \u2013 Contract Essentials for Charities and NFPs<\/a>
\n Upcoming Carters 2026 Spring Webinar Sessions<\/a>
\nSAVE THE DATE – Carters 2026 Annual November In-Person\/Hybrid Seminar<\/a><\/p>\n

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