Nick Lall
Head of Group Benefits, Member Support Team
What's Inside:
It's October, and Thanksgiving is almost upon us. CCCC is thankful for each of our members. Our staff collectively prays for our members' general needs and specific prayer requests on a weekly basis. Please know that we are here to support your ministry's health and growth.
In this month's Bulletin, we have shared information to prompt you to maximize your membership with us in different ways. Consider adding your team to your CCCC profile, ensuring that these individuals have access to resources reserved for our members. Whether you are exploring the Knowledge Base for answers to pressing questions or reviewing how to support your staff, volunteers, and missionaries through health benefits and retirement plans, sharing access to your CCCC membership expands your organization's ability to be exemplary, healthy, effective, and Christian in practice.
Remember, CCCC is also here to support you in your fundraising journey. For many of you, end-of-year fundraising strategies are in full swing. If you have donors who wish to offer gifts of securities, the Community Trust Fund can facilitate this process.
We hope you are encouraged by the article we've shared below on recognizing the importance of creativity in your work! This is one of several new articles focused on organizational leadership in the Knowledge Base. This month, we have also presented information on recent and future court decisions that impact how the operations, mission, and charitable status of Christian charities are impacted by recent and future court decisions.
Finally, we've highlighted three conversations from this past month in our community conversations hub known as The Green® Review the topics fellow members are discussing and join the conversation!
Thank you for your ongoing commitment and the good work you are doing for the Kingdom in Canada and beyond. We hope this bulletin serves as a resource and as an encouragement to enhance your work!
Access to the Knowledge Base
CCCC supports ministries in our complex world, but we need your help!
One of the best ways to maximize the benefit of the CCCC resources is by sharing membership access across your pastoral team, board members, administrative team, and ministry leads! Our website and knowledge base offer information on a variety of key topics, specific to roles, to assist the whole team in achieving their strategic ministry goals. Consider who might benefit within your ministry by adding CCCC resources to their toolbelt. Ensure your CCCC Account Administrator watches the video below for details on how to adjust your account to enable access for other users. And, as always, contact us if you need assistance.
Creativity: Unlocking Fresh Opportunities for Your Ministry
A creative ministry can be a pioneer in its field of mission, creating new knowledge and practices that it can share with others. Choosing to take a big-picture perspective—seeing every interaction as an opportunity for learning and every challenge as a chance to partner with God in “doing a new thing” (Isa 43:19 NIV)—leads to an invigorating, thought-provoking, and eye-opening experience. Acting on the ability to create that God implanted in us is not only rewarding on a personal level but can also contribute to the fulfillment of your ministry’s mission. This new article shares some ways that creativity will benefit your ministry.
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Health Benefits and Pension Plan
No matter the size of your ministry, CCCC offers group benefit plans to address your team's health insurance needs. In addition, our new Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) offers even higher levels of flexibility for specific requirements, for both Canadian staff and missionaries. CCCC also offers a retirement security plan for ministry employees. These insurance plans are available exclusively to CCCC members. Contact us to learn more about joining these plans or inquire about joining CCCC as a member.
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Sector Voices Unite on Charitable Status
As part of our ongoing advocacy for faith-based charities, CCCC’s Director of Legal Affairs has endorsed two recent lawyers’ letters raising serious concerns about the politicization of charitable status in Canada.
The first letter reflects collaboration with charity law professionals and looks at a range of 2024 legislative proposals that risk undermining a neutral, principles-based tax policy framework. The second, prepared in collaboration with faith-based organizations, addresses two concerning recommendations from a 2024 House of Commons Finance Committee report: one targeting anti-abortion charities and the other proposing to remove advancement of religion as a charitable purpose under the Income Tax Act.
CCCC continues to speak out clearly on these issues in letters to government, stakeholder collaboration, and federal pre-budget submissions. In June 2025, we urged the Finance Minister to set a new direction and tone, one that favours pluralism over politicization and to protect the independence of the charitable sector by rejecting these proposals.
To learn more about these efforts and how your organization can get involved, read our full blog post CCCC Signs Lawyers’ Letters Concerning Charitable Status.
Together, through engagement and storytelling, we can help decision-makers understand the vital public benefit of faith-based organizations—and ensure the charitable sector remains independent and diverse.
Bill C-2 and Cash Donations
As we explained in our June blog, Bill C-2, Strong Borders Act, is a large and complex bill that proposes notable changes to existing laws. It has attracted significant criticism, particularly around privacy concerns. Our focus is the bill’s proposal to ban cash donations over $10,000, whether in a single gift or a series of related transactions.
We understand the goal is to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, since cash is anonymous and easily transferred. These are serious issues that deserve government attention. However, we haven’t seen any data to show that large cash donations to charities are part of the problem. Nor have we seen evidence that:
- Existing audit and compliance tools for charities aren’t working
- Financial institutions’ transaction reporting isn’t effective
- Bad actors could use the charitable system undetected under current rules (e.g., prohibition on private benefit, limits on transfers to non-qualified donees)
We’ve been active on this issue—sending letters, meeting with officials, and working with other concerned stakeholders. Throughout, we’ve stressed the need for data-driven policy that doesn’t create unnecessary restrictions for charities – or donors.
While we await a response to our concerns, we do know that exemptions to the cash ban will be included in regulations that are still to be drafted. That means there’s still a valuable opportunity to shape how the law is implemented. Regulation drafting typically includes public consultation, and we fully expect to engage in that process when the time comes.
Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587, 2025 ONCA 415
A recent Ontario decision affirms that off-duty conduct can justify discipline, up to and including termination, if it impacts the workplace. In Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, employees shared derogatory messages about a colleague in a private chat during off-duty hours. The court confirmed Metrolinx could discipline them for their off-duty conduct because it impacted the workplace. It also noted that employers have a statutory duty to investigate harassment even if there is no formal complaint. As a result, charities should make sure policies align with legislative requirements and don’t create impediments to compliance, like mandating written complaints before investigating issues when written complaints are not required under the law.
Read moreQuick Picks
CCCC staff are constantly reading news, reports, and other resources to stay on top of developments in the charitable sector. We think you'll find these picks helpful!
- CRA To Acquire Strong New Audit Powers
- Alberta Court clarifies consent and 'publicly available' information in Clearview AI decision
- Guidance for processing biometrics
- Alberta OIPC Issues Report Regarding Responsible AI Governance
Events
From Confusion To Confidence: Leading Legally And Theologically Webinar
January 21, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, From Confusion To Confidence: Leading Legally And Theologically. This webinar has been postponed to January 21, 2026. Stay tuned for updated details coming soon.
This session will explore the dynamic tension between corporate and ecclesiastical governance and equip leaders with practical knowledge, clear examples, and next steps to navigate this dual accountability.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain fresh insights on this critically overlooked facet of charity governance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This event sponsored by Shepherd Consulting.
Congratulations to Our Accredited Members!
By demonstrating commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency through compliance with the CCCC Standards of Accountability, Dunamis Fellowship Canada has earned CCCC Accreditation.
Congratulations to the following Accredited Members who recently participated in a scheduled field review and demonstrated their ongoing commitment to CCCC Accreditation standards: Crandall University, Crossroads Clinic Association, Equipping Christian Workers Society, Medical Ministry International, and Prairie Pregnancy Support Centre. We are proud to have you as part of our Accredited Member community!
To find out more about CCCC Accreditation and our Accredited members, visit giveconfidently.ca.
Dealing with foreign currency in the offering plate
What should you do when coins from other countries show up in your Sunday offering? This discussion explores how churches handle foreign currency practically and responsibly.
Read moreQuickBooks desktop vs Online
Churches and ministries are sharing their experiences with QuickBooks. Is it worth moving to the online version, or is desktop still the better option? Join the conversation and see what others are doing.
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Youth Leader Ratio
How many leaders should you have for a group of kids or youth? This post breaks down common ratios and best practices for different age groups, including overnight events and gender-based considerations.
Read moreServices
A Pro When You Need One
The professionals listed in our Professional Associates Directory provide services to charities and practice in four general areas: law, accounting, insurance, and consulting.
Contact Details
Canadian Centre for Christian Charities
PO Box 335 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4A4
(519) 669-5137
