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Module 1: Positioning Your Charity in Canada

This module is in three parts and will:

• Explain the differences between the private and non-profit sectors
• Explain the differences between charities and non-profit organizations
• List the 4 types of charitable purpose
• Name the regulatory body for charities
• Name the 3 types of charitable organizations

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Module 2: Do you need or want to be a charity? Is it right for you?

This module will:

• List the 3 key points of meeting the public benefit test
• Identify the 4 types of charitable purpose
• List 3 ways a charity could be disqualified
• Identify a charity’s obligations according to CRA
• Name the 3 types of charitable organizations

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Module 3: Information checklist

This module will:

• Identify the 4 sets of documents required before applying for charitable status

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Module 4: How to apply to register a charity

This module is in three parts and will:

• Name the 2 CRA forms required to complete your application
• List the 3 common pitfalls which result in your application being returned without a review
• Identify the 7 parts of the T2050
• Identify best practices for completing your application

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