Mr. Paddy Hopkins:

Basically, an online system was set up and developed by the executive of the CRA to facilitate charities applying in the first instance for registration. It sets out quite a detailed document. There are drop-down pages to facilitate different types of charity, whether it is company or a non-incorporated entity. When this is completed and comes into the CRA, the CRA then reviews it to check it complies with the legislation. Following that checking and validation, it is then set up as a registered entity, or not as the case may be. In some instances, there may need to be some deliberations or legal advice sought as to whether the entity is a charity or not within the meaning of the Act.