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Professional Development

3.5 The Definition of Charity and Gift: Is There a Canadian Standard?

Tuesday, August 19, 9:00 – 10:30

Is there a definition of “gift” in Canada? Is there a difference between the common law and civil law meaning? How does it impact the practice of the charities you advise? Advising a charity and assisting it to prepare a gift acceptance policy may not be as clear as it seems. Join this expert panel for answers to these and other questions surrounding charity and gift acceptance in Canada.

Moderator:
Gavin Wyllie, Gavin Wyllie - Attorney (Mont-Royal)

Speakers:
Blake Bromley, Benefic Law Corporation (Vancouver)
Philippe-Antoine Gauvin (Montreal)