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                                    | Program: | Charities and giving | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | 1-800-267-2384 French: 1-888-892-5667
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                                    | TTY: | 1-800-665-0354 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Fax: | 1-833-339-0997 
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                                                | c/o Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency Ottawa, ON
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                                    | Location: | Ottawa | 
                                
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | 
                                
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                                    | Service Description: | Information about registered charities * provides application forms and guides on how to apply for status * verifies charitable status (numbers) of organizations * provides advice on how to operate a charity * audits and handles compliance activities * website has a directory of charitable organizations 
 
 
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                                    | Application: | Call or visit website | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | French programs offered * French publications and website | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Canada | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 12/12/2024 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=12461 | 
                                
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