Last Friday, the SCC released its decision in A.Y.S.A. Amateur Youth Soccer Association v. Canada (Revenue Agency), 2007 SCC 42. We here at theCourt.ca first looked at this case back during the hearing in May 2007 when Jakki Warkentin discussed the benefits of expanding the common law definition of ‘charitable purpose’ to include associations that [...]

On May 16, 2007 the SCC heard the appeal in the case of A.Y.S.A. Amateur Youth Soccer Association v. Canada Revenue Agency. This case, which deals with tax and charities, could potentially stand to redefine the definition of “charitable purpose.” The appellant, A.Y.S.A., is an association that provides opportunities for youth to develop their soccer [...]