Social Issues

QSA's Week in Social Issues (#17, 2025)

CRA revokes multiple charities; StatsCan issues income and youth NEET reports; Correctional Service seizes contraband; NFB marks Asian Heritage Month and Peabody nomination; New biographical posting at Global Affairs.

Good morning! This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning social advocacy issues. Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Start Date: 2025-04-27
End Date: 2025-05-03

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CRA Revokes Registration of Numerous Charities Across Canada

The Canada Revenue Agency announced the revocation of registration for a substantial number of charities in its May 3, 2025, Gazette notices. Charities in multiple provinces—including faith organizations, animal welfare groups, and community development entities—were listed. The revocations result from non-compliance with Income Tax Act filing requirements. The list includes organizations such as THE CLUB INCLUSION (Halifax), IGLESIA BAUTISTA VIDA NEUVA (London), and HIGHLAND ANIMAL RELIEF TEAM INC. (Bancroft). These measures restrict the affected entities from issuing tax receipts and may impact the flow of charitable funds and services in their respective communities.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

StatsCan Reports Stable Poverty Rate and Income Gains in 2023

Statistics Canada’s Canadian Income Survey for 2023 shows the median after-tax income for Canadian families and unattached individuals reached $74,200, a 1.2% increase from the previous year after inflation adjustment. The official poverty rate was reported at 10.2%, which is not statistically different from the 2022 figure (9.9%) or the pre-pandemic 2019 rate (10.3%). These findings provide an updated baseline for organizations monitoring income inequality and social program eligibility.