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Charitable fund-raising

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Organizations that ask Albertans to donate to fundraising campaigns or which solicit contributions that will be used for a charitable purpose must follow the rules that are set out in Alberta’s... More ≫

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Organizations that ask Albertans to donate to fundraising campaigns or which solicit contributions that will be used for a charitable purpose must follow the rules that are set out in Alberta’s Charitable Fund-raising Act and regulation. These rules exist to protect potential donors from false and misleading requests for donations.

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Licensing and registering your business

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The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Fair Trading Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. This publication describes what... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Fair Trading Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. This publication describes what businesses require a licence, how to apply for a licence or registration, how to conduct a business licence search and the role of corporate registry services, the registration of a business name, and responsibilities of licensees.

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Charitable organizations that solicit donations

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The Charitable Fund-raising Act and regulation lay out the rules that must be followed when charities ask Albertans for donations. Fundraisers need to know what their legislated responsibilities are.

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