7 environmental charities face Canada Revenue Agency audits

captain morgan

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That's not true, they are allowed to conduct political activities, so long as they meet the conditions imposed by the legislation. It would be impossible to have no political activity unless the charity has no stance whatsoever on the laws of the land. The Frasier Institute opposes gun laws. That's political. The Suzuki Foundation opposes aquaculture development in open waters. That's political. The Heart and Stroke Foundation lobbies for government action on trans fats. That's political.

I doubt you could find a charity that has no political activities.


My mistake, my intent was based on this condition:

"non-partisan (never oppose or support any political party or candidate in any way);"

You'll notice that those orgs that are being audited, most notably Suzuki, have contravened the above element
 

captain morgan

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Churchs don't travel the country railing against a political party like your dear pal Suzuki.

I say audit the guy 4 or 5 times, revoke his ridiculous shows on CBC and perhaps think about deporting him on a retroactive, generational basis
 

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I notice that most of those cheering this audit are also the same ones who got their panties all in a knot when someone suggested taxing churches. Interesting.
 

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The truth needs no defense.

I find it interesting that the same people critisizing Walter here for asking for a link are the same people who insist on links to an opinion that they do not agree with. No hypocrocy here though.

If you post something you should be prepared to back up your statement or at least indicate where you got your statement from. Opinions are always free to share.
 

Cliffy

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I find it interesting that the same people critisizing Walter here for asking for a link are the same people who insist on links to an opinion that they do not agree with. No hypocrocy here though.

If you post something you should be prepared to back up your statement or at least indicate where you got your statement from. Opinions are always free to share.
I only share opinions. Show me where I have ever demanded links. Facts rarely penetrate a person's point of view. All the facts in the world will not change the anti-environmentalist gang's hate of environmentalists or the right's hate of lefties.
 

BornRuff

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Hehehe... Looks like the ecotards are coming to the understanding that the same rules that apply to the sectors they demonize, also apply to them.

Keep up the good work there boys

The government isn't supposed to use the bureaucracy to attack groups that disagree with them. It would be interesting to see what kind of evidence they have to warrant going after these specific groups.
 

Kreskin

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Many of these clubs are registered as charities with the CRA.

You can search for your local clubs here: Charities Listings
Most of them aren't registered charities. Kinsmen is not a registered charity. Some specific foundations within it maybe but overall 99% of Kinsmen stuff is simply community people raising funds to support different community causes.
 

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The government isn't supposed to use the bureaucracy to attack groups that disagree with them. It would be interesting to see what kind of evidence they have to warrant going after these specific groups.

I could not agree more.