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Licensing Charitable Gaming

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Licensing Charitable Gaming
Retrive Date: 
03/06/2008
Author: 
Yukon Department of Community Services. (2005)|Yukon. Services aux collectivités (2005).
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This government website explains that only charitable or religious groups may qualify for a gaming licence. Conducting a gaming event without a licence is a Criminal Code offence. Eligibility guidelines and requirements for a gaming licence, an information booklet, and the steps necessary to obtain a gaming licence, as well as information on the required financial reports are available online.

Uniform Charitable Fundraising Act|Loi uniforme sur les campagnes de financement à des fins de bienfaisance

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Uniform Charitable Fundraising Act|Loi uniforme sur les campagnes de financement à des fins de bienfaisance
Retrive Date: 
03/25/2008
Author: 
Uniform Law Conference of Canada|La Conférence pour l’harmonisation des lois au Canada
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The Uniform Law Conference of Canada was founded to harmonize the laws of the provinces and territories of Canada, and where appropriate the federal laws as well. Uniform statutes are drafted by professional drafters, known as Legislative Counsel, for the member governments. The Uniform Charitable Fundraising Act sets out a legislative scheme to regulate charitable fundraising. A briefing note accompanies this proposed uniform statute. All uniform statutes are available in French and in English.

The Dance: Seeking, Administering and Accounting for Funds in the Voluntary Sector.

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The Dance: Seeking, Administering and Accounting for Funds in the Voluntary Sector.
Retrive Date: 
03/19/2008
Author: 
Smith, Anne, The Muttart Foundation. (2003)|
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This study was conducted by Anne Smith as part of the Muttart Foundation’s Fellowship program and is based on the assumption that funding policies and practices impact the organizational development, operations and sustainability of Non-Profit Organizations. The study describes the challenges and obstacles related to current funding policies, practices and conditions as experienced by a sample group of non-profit, social agencies. The study strives to provide an opportunity to share ideas about changes that could enhance both efficiency and effectiveness.

How to Register a Charitable Organization

Resource Title: 
How to Register a Charitable Organization
Retrive Date: 
02/28/2008
Author: 
Service Alberta
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This webpage provides answers to questions regarding registration of a charitable organization under the Charitable Fundraising Act in Alberta as well as access to the relevant legislation.

Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Fundraising

Resource Title: 
Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Fundraising
Retrive Date: 
02/02/2008
Author: 
Service Alberta. (2007, March)|Service Alberta (mars 2007)
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This tipsheet covers when the Charitable Fund-raising Act does and does not apply; general rules for fundraising; standards of practice; when and how a charity must register; using a fund-raising business; record requirements; and information for donors.

Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Organizations that Solicit Donations

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Consumer Tipsheet: Charitable Organizations that Solicit Donations
Retrive Date: 
03/17/2008
Author: 
Service Alberta. (2007, February)|Service Alberta (février 2007)
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This tipsheet covers information that must be provided during a solicitation, maintaining records of contributions, and preparing financial statements. Also available as a printable PDF (2 p.)

Charitable Gaming Licensing: Application Process

Resource Title: 
Charitable Gaming Licensing: Application Process
Retrive Date: 
03/28/2008
Author: 
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
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The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for the distribution, control and regulation of liquor and most gaming across the province. This webpage provides links for information on eligibility and types of licences, and for various forms.

Charitable Fund-raising Businesses

Resource Title: 
Charitable Fund-raising Businesses
Retrive Date: 
03/04/2008
Author: 
Saskatchewan Justice. Consumer Protection Branch
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Government webpage providing information regarding and links to the Charitable Fund-raising Business Act and Regulations, as well as access to the Charitable Fund-raising Businesses Licensing Kit.

Ontario Charitable Gaming

Resource Title: 
Ontario Charitable Gaming.
Retrive Date: 
03/25/2008
Author: 
Ontario Charitable Gaming Association
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This provincial association represents the majority of charities and non-profits in Ontario that fund raise through charitable gaming - Bingo, Pocket Slots (Nevada/ Break Open Tickets), Raffles and Social Gaming events. The website has been designed for the use of Association members, as well as members of the public.

Gaming

Resource Title: 
Gaming
Retrive Date: 
03/28/2008
Author: 
Nova Scotia. Alcohol and Gaming. (2005, Aug.)|Nouvelle-Écosse. Alcohol and Gaming (août 2005)
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This webpage describes the context for gaming in Nova Scotia and lists the types of licences available providing links for details about each (eligibility, how to apply etc.) and application forms.