Four charities stories to watch in 2026, including two happening now
Stephen Hsia
Published: Jan 20, 2026
Updated: Jan 20, 2026
Miller Thomson
Excerpt
Goodbye, 2025: when it came to big announcements, 2025 was a relatively underwhelming year for Canada’s charities and non-profits. But what will 2026 hold for the sector? Below, we highlight four developments to keep an eye on in 2026. Already, two of these: the CRA’s move to “axe the fax” and the Lobbying Commissioner’s move to lower the registration threshold for organizations, are well underway.
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