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WE CHARITY [18 records]

Record 1 2024-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Indigenous Sociology
OBS

IYR is a registered charity that provides Indigenous youth led leadership, learning and experiences to every youth that participates in our programs. We provide programming, grants, and opportunities that are grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie des Autochtones
OBS

Organisme de bienfaisance enregistré qui offre un leadership, un apprentissage et des expériences dirigés par des jeunes autochtones à tous les jeunes qui participent à nos programmes. Nous proposons des programmes, des subventions et des opportunités ancrés dans les modes de connaissance et d'être autochtones.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • Sociology (General)
CONT

Steps for Life – Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is a 5 km fundraising walk to help support families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease. It's the primary fundraising event for Threads of Life, a national registered charity dedicated to supporting families ofworkplace tragedy. Steps for Life also raises awareness about the importance of health and safety within workplaces and to the public. It's a unique way to educate your community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent others from being injured or killedon the job.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

Steps for Life tient la marche, traditionnellement, le premier dimanche du mois de mai pour faire partie de la Semaine de la Santé et sécurité au travail nord américaine (SSTNA). La marche de 5 kms œuvre à augmenter la sensibilisation de l’importance de la santé et la sécurité au travail et pour le public. C’est une façon unique d’éduquer votre communauté au sujet de l’effet domino dévastateur de la tragédie en milieu de travail et comment on peut travailler ensemble afin d’éviter que d’autres personnes soient blessées ou tuées en faisant leur travail.

Key term(s)
  • Steps for Life - Une marche à la mémoire des victimes de tragédies en milieu de travail
  • Steps for Life - Marcher pour les victimes d'une tragédie au travail

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Health Institutions
OBS

St. Boniface General Hospital, a work of charity of the Sisters of Charity of Montreal "Grey Nuns", is a Catholic tertiary health care facility affiliated with the University of Manitoba. The mission is to promote excellence in patient care; provide leadership in research and education, offer a broad range of health promotion services; motivate and work with medical and hospital staff; respect life and human dignity; maintain a viable financial position; serve all those who call or need services and respect the diversity of cultural and ethnic heritage of those we serve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Établissements de santé
OBS

L'Hôpital général Saint-Boniface, œuvre de charité des Sœurs de la Charité de Montréal, «Sœurs Grises» est un établissement catholique tertiaire des soins de la santé, affilié à l'Université du Manitoba. Sa mission consiste à promouvoir l'excellence des soins aux patients; demeurer à l'avant-garde de la recherche et de l'éducation; offrir un vaste éventail de services de promotion de la santé; motiver et travailler avec les membres de l'Hôpital; respecter la vie et la dignité humaine; conserver une situation financière viable; desservir toutes les personnes qui font appel aux services et respecter les personnes desservies.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Social Organization
OBS

WE Charity is an international charity that partners with communities to help lift themselves out of poverty using a holistic, sustainable five-pillar development model.

OBS

WE Charity, formerly known as Free The Children, is a worldwide development charity and youth empowerment movement founded in 1995 by human rights advocates Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger. The organization focuses on young people, with programs in Canada, the U. S. and U. K. for service learning and active citizenship, and international development projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America focused on children and education. The organization runs programs in approximately 10, 000 schools in Canada, the U. S. and U. K. for service learning and active citizenship, with the aim of empowering youth to become socially engaged.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Organisation sociale
OBS

L'Organisme UNIS est une organisation caritative internationale qui fait équipe avec des communautés pour les aider à briser le cycle de la pauvreté grâce à un modèle intégré de développement durable s'appuyant sur cinq piliers.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Private Law
OBS

Community Legal Information Association of PEI Inc., often called CLIA, is a non-profit registered charity. We provide information, referrals, and support to Islanders on legal issues. Our goal is to provide Islanders with understandable and useful information about our laws and the justice system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Droit privé
OBS

L’organisme Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island est une œuvre de charité subventionnée par le ministère de la Justice Canada, le bureau du Procureur général de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et la Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island. Son mandat est d’offrir aux citoyen(ne)s de l’Île de l’information utile et compréhensible concernant les lois et le système judiciaire.

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

Founded in 1976, Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services, a Registered Charity serving adults, adolescents and family members. We provide non-residential, group and individual treatment, public education, training and consultation. Rideauwood also has an extensive volunteer program that provides essential services to the agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

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Record 7 2010-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Epidemiology
OBS

Registered as a charity since 1988, the Canadian AIDS Society(CAS) is a national coalition of 123 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada. We are dedicated to strengthening the response to HIV/AIDS across all sectors of society, and to enriching the lives of people and communities living with HIV/AIDS. We advocate on behalf of people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, facilitate the development of programs, services and resources for our members groups, and provide a national framework for community-based participation in Canada's response to AIDS.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Épidémiologie
OBS

La Société canadienne du sida (SCS) est une coalition nationale de 120 organismes communautaires de toutes les régions du Canada. La SCS s'est donnée pour mission de renforcer la réaction au VIH/sida dans tous les secteurs de la société et d'enrichir la vie des personnes et des communautés touchées par cette maladie. Elle défend les droits et intérêts des individus et des communautés touchés par le VIH/sida, facilite le développement des programmes, services et ressources de ses organismes affiliés, et favorise la participation communautaire aux programmes de lutte contre le VIH/sida partout au pays.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Epidemiología
OBS

Las siglas del síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (sida) se han incorporado al español como un nombre común, por lo cual se escriben en minúsculas.

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Record 8 2007-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Forestry Operations
OBS

The Ontario Forestry Association is a non-profit, registred charity. We are dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests, and to develop commitment to stewardship of forest ecosystems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Exploitation forestière
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 9 2007-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
OBS

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association(SSAFA) Forces Help is the leading national charity committed to helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve, and the families of both. We provide a reliable, caring and trusted service to more that 50, 000 people each year.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
OBS

L'Association des soldats, marins, aviateurs et leurs familles (the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - SSAFA) soutient les familles de militaires en activité, les anciens combattants et leurs familles. Grâce à son réseau mondial composé de 7 500 travailleurs sociaux bénévoles et 400 professionnels de santé, répartis en 700 antennes, elle a répondu, en 1996, à 87 000 demandes d'assistance et de conseil.

OBS

Association des soldats, marins, aviateurs et leurs familles : traduction non officielle, donnée à titre d'information seulement.

Spanish

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Record 10 2007-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
OBS

The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. We have a volunteer Board of Directors, drawn from our supporters and the community at large. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 11 2005-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Legal System
OBS

Bruce House was founded in 1988 by a group of concerned citizens, on the premise that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity. Our goal is to help each and every one of our residents to live the best quality of life that he or she possibly can. We achieve this with the support of a caring staff team, a dedicated group of volunteers and communities that we service. Bruce House is a non-profit community-based service agency and registered charity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Théorie du droit
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 12 2005-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • The Lungs
OBS

The Ontario Lung Association was incorporated in 1945, and now has many community offices across the province. As a registered, volunteer-based charity, we depend greatly upon generous donations from the public and corporations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Poumons

Spanish

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Record 13 2004-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland(originally named Big Brothers Association of St. John's) was founded in 1975. We are a registered charity that has been bringing the magic of friendship into the lives of children and youth for over a quarter century.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 14 2003-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Religion (General)
OBS

The Bible League of Canada was founded in 1949 and is a registered Canadian(non-profit) charity. At that time we were called the Canadian Home Bible League. Later in 1985 our name was changed to the World Home Bible League of Canada and then later in 1992 to The Bible League of Canada. Often times we will be referred to as simply Bible League or TBL for short.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Religion (Généralités)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Société canadienne pour la distribution de la Bible

Spanish

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Record 15 2002-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Sociology of Work
OBS

CAFOD is a major British charity that has been fighting third world poverty since 1962. We believe that all human beings have a right to dignity and respect and that the world's resources are a gift to be shared by all men and women, whatever their race, nationality or religion.

OBS

Also known as Catholic Fund for Overseas Development and the Catholic Overseas Development Fund.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Sociologie du travail

Spanish

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Record 16 1999-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taxation
DEF

In relation to a charity includes a business that is unrelated to the objects of the charity if substantially all persons employed by the charity in the carrying on of that business are not remunerated for that employment.

CONT

The Income Tax recognizes a distinction between the "related" and "unrelated" business activities of charities. The distinction, as we shall see, is poorly defined at the margins, but the core idea is clear : a business is related if it directly advances the goals of the charity. The sales outlets of Goodwill Industries are a good example. An unrelated business, conversely, is one that does not directly advance the charitable purpose.

OBS

Source: Income Tax Act, S. 149.1(1).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiscalité
DEF

Relativement à un organisme de bienfaisance, est assimilée à une activité commerciale complémentaire une activité commerciale étrangère aux fins de l'organisme de bienfaisance si, de toutes les personnes employées par l'organisme de bienfaisance pour exercer cette activité, il n'en est presque aucune qui soit rémunérée à ce titre.

OBS

Source : Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu, art. 149.1(1).

Spanish

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Record 17 1999-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taxation
CONT

The Income Tax Act prohibits charities from engaging in "unrelated business activities". This is usually interpreted to mean that charities cannot engage in business activities unrelated to their objects, or that do not help achieve their objects.

CONT

The Income Tax Act recognizes a distinction between the "related" and "unrelated" business activities of charities. The distinction, as we shall see, is poorly defined at the margins, but the core idea is clear : a business is related if it directly advances the goals of the charity. The sales outlets of Goodwill Industries are a good example. An unrelated business, conversely, is one that does not directly advance the charitable purpose.

Key term(s)
  • unrelated business activities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiscalité
DEF

Activité commerciale étrangère aux fins d'un organisme de bienfaisance.

OBS

S'oppose à «activité commerciale complémentaire».

Spanish

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Record 18 1984-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Christian Theology
CONT

The reception and consumption of the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Blessed Sacrament whereby we participate in Christ himself and in his sacrificial work... All those who are baptized and have the requisite intention may receive holy communion; they must be in a state of grace and, normally, fasting from midnight, and fully to profit from the sacrament must have dispositions of charity. The Blessed Sacrament is the ordinary food of the soul. In other words, the congregation receives the host(the bread) and the wine as nourishment for their bodies; this also signifies the spiritual nourishment of their souls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théologies chrétiennes
CONT

La participation des fidèles à l'eucharistie dans la manducation des espèces consacrées. La célébration eucharistique étant par son essence un repas, communion, au moins du célébrant et normalement des assistants qui sont en état de la recevoir, en est une partie intégrante. Communion suppose qu'on soit baptisé, qu'on n'en ait pas été exclu par une sentence de l'Église et qu'on se trouve en état de grâce. Normalement la communion doit être reçue au cours de la Messe. Les communiants reçoivent le pain et le vin consacrés, c'est-à-dire, le corps et le sang de Jésus.

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