WELCOME TO THE PEMSEL CASE FOUNDATION
Fostering Better Understanding of Charity Law and Regulation in Canada
Recent News
April 28, 2026
The Pemsel Case Foundation is delighted to welcome Kevin McCort and Richard Bridge to its Board of Directors. With extensive background in charity law issues affecting charities, we look forward to their contributions.
Oct. 14, 2025
Malcolm Burrows examines Canada’s fastest-growing charitable structure—donor advised funds holding $10.5 billion in assets—and proposes ways to address transparency, oversight, and governance issues while preserving DAFs’ philanthropic benefits.
March 30, 2026
Join us in Toronto, October 22-23, 2026, for a Canadian Charity Law Conference.
We look forward to providing you with updates regarding the program, keynote speakers, and venue details in the coming months.
July 10, 2025
The Pemsel Case Foundation is delighted to welcome Nicolas Moyer to its Board of Directors. Mr. Moyer brings a wealth of leadership experience in the charitable sector and currently serves as CEO of Cuso International.
Feb 10, 2026
Issue Sheet: Coram Deo
Foundation v. Minister of
National Revenue
2026 BCSC 123
This paper examines the B.C. Supreme Court's injunction in Coram Deo Foundation v. Minister of National Revenue, preventing CRA from revoking the Foundation's registration as the charity challenges federal authority over the management of charities.
Jan. 16, 2025
"Another policy advocated by many experts in the field of charity law, such as The Pemsel Case Foundation, is for policymakers to designate the Tax Court of Canada (rather than the current Federal Court of Appeal) as the primary reviewer of any CRA decisions that refuse registration of a charity or revoke the registration of existing charities."
OUR PURPOSE
The Pemsel Case Foundation was established to foster better knowledge and understanding of charity law and regulation in Canada. We do so through research, education and litigation.
