Charities/Non-profits
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Gowling WLG maintains a solid charities and non-profits practice, with particular strength in its Ottawa and Toronto offices. The law firm provides assistance with issues of governance, tax and structuring, among other matters. It represents a significant number of clients in the healthcare sector, covering research organisations and professional bodies, as well as education and religious foundations.
Notable Practitioners
David Stevens assists both charities and private foundations, from indigenous organisations to healthcare charities, with issues of trust/charity law, income tax and corporate organisation. He is based in Toronto.
Ottawa-based Carole Chouinard co-heads Gowling's charities and not-for-profit organisations group. She is particularly noted for her expertise in tax-related topics.