CRA

This is a photo of the group Independent Jewish Voices protesting for Palestine.
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Advocates call on Canadian government to impose sanctions on Israeli settler organizations

Sofia Chassomeris November 6, 2024

On October 16, Just Peace Advocates (JPA) and Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) held an online press conference to discuss a joint report released with Dr. Miles Howe of Brock University. The report calls on the Canadian government to “expand its sanctions to include high-ranking Israeli officials and organizations that enable settler violence and support settlement expansion.” This includes organizations such as the World Zionist Organization (WZO) and Jewish National Fund (JNF).  JPA stated these organizations “receive millions of dollars in funding” annually for Israel’s “greatest needs in social and environmental infrastructure.” According to the report, both the WZO and…

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Is the “shut up and take my money” meme too stale to reference here?
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If the CRA really wanted my money, they’d pick up when I call

C Icart September 18, 2024

It’s not tax season, but I would like to talk about taxes anyway. After all, this is my section; I can write about whatever I want (oop, our editor-in-chief has just informed me that is not the case). So today,…

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This is a photo of the outside of the Canadian Revenue Agency Building in Vancouver.
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The CRA revokes charitable status of two organizations supporting Israeli military

Sofia Chassomeris September 11, 2024

On August 10, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) revoked the charitable statuses of the Jewish National Fund of Canada and Ne’eman Foundation of Canada. Both organizations will no longer be exempt from income tax or receive subsidies as registered charities.…

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This is a photo of the outside of the Canadian Revenue Agency Building in Vancouver.
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Over 200 Canadian charities found funding the Israeli occupation

Hannah Fraser June 24, 2024

On June 3, a public letter by Just Peace Advocates and the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute (CFPI) revealed over 200 Canadian charities have been funding Israel with a collective $237.5 million since 2022. This goes against the Canada Revenue Agency…

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Police warn residents in and around Vancouver about Canadian Revenue Agency scammers

Srijani Datta July 5, 2018

Residents of Metro Vancouver and adjoining areas, including SFU students, are being warned by police forces about Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams as people in different cities are being targeted. Earlier this month, an individual from Vancouver got duped into…

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Board Shorts

Peak Web June 8, 2018

Board approves $1,860 to send four members to the student union conference held by UBC AMS At the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors meeting on June 8, the Board carried the motion to send four Board members…

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