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Government of Canada Released Draft Legislation to Extend the 2024 Charitable Donations Deadline

The Government of Canada released draft legislation that would amend the Income Tax Act to extend the deadline for making donations eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year to February 28, 2025. This draft legislation and the explanatory notes that accompany it clarify that:

• Corporate donations are eligible for this extension. 

• Individual donations made through cash, cheque, credit card, money order, or electronic payment are eligible for the extension whether or not they were made by mail. 

• Donations will be deemed eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year IF the individual or corporate donor claims the donation in that year. In other words, it is the donor’s choice to claim their donation in 2024 or 2025.  

For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.

Paralegals Making an Impact: Uganda

In Uganda, the story of Victoria, Teddy, and Annet, paralegals from Mityana Municipality, shows the life-changing effect of supporting women to shape their own future. Over the past year, these three women received paralegal training through the Women’s Spaces project. With training on Uganda’s land, inheritance, and marriage laws, Victoria, Teddy, and Annet have become leaders in their community. They help resolve disputes, guide community members through legal processes and referrals, and educate them about their rights to land, housing, and gender equality. Their work is especially important for women and girls, who are more likely to face discrimination in land and housing matters, giving them the tools and support they need to claim their right to a life of dignity.