Join us for an in-depth online session in collaboration with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
Affordable housing now qualifies as a charitable activity. Learn about the recently updated guidance from the Charities Directorate and the implications for all Canadian non-profits engaged in or considering affordable housing as part of their charitable activities.
The in-depth online session will include:
- - What the CRA considers affordable housing
- - The regulatory requirements for non-profits engaged in affordable housing
- - What the changes mean for housing operators
- - How the changes affect charitable purpose statements
Join the free webinar led by legal expert Martha Rans, K.C. on Dec 3 at 11:30am PST.
About Martha Rans, K.C.
Martha Rans has been a lawyer for over 20 years. Her Vancouver-based law practice specializes in the legal needs of non-profits, charities and digital creatives. She spent 10 years as labour employment and human rights lawyer/mediator with the BC and Ontario governments. She has appeared before administrative tribunals, provincial and BC Supreme Court. She advises on charity law, incorporation, governance, privacy, employment, labour, health & safety and human rights. Her advice is practical and strategic, tailored to the needs of her clients.
Martha is an advocate for public legal education and information. She is the founder of lawfornonprofits.ca, a resource dedicated to the non-profit sector. She provides advice, information and education to thousands of BC's creators and non profits. She is also a copyright educator and teaches the next generation of artists and designers at post-secondary schools across Canada. She founded and oversaw the Artists Legal Outreach providing free legal advice to over 3000 artists.