With regard to the proposal by the Standing Committee on Finance during the 44th Parliament to remove the advancement of religion as a purpose for charitable tax credit purposes: (a) has the government studied the financial impact of such a change or any similar type of change at any point since 2016, and, if so, what was studied; and (b) for each study in (a), what was the projected impact on (i) government revenue, (ii) the financial well-being and viability of religious organizations?
Q-494 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present
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Michael Ma
(Markham—Unionville)
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October 20, 2025
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December 5, 2025
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