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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives

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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives

The CCPA is a non-partisan research institute providing in-depth analysis to help policy-makers, activists, and Canadians make informed, impactful decisions.

Founded
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

CRA Registered Charity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Canada
Program spending This charity: 58%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 71

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for CRA registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every C$1 goes

· FY2023 · CRA (Canada) (FY2023)
C$0.58
C$0.18
C$0.24
ProgramC$0.58
AdministrationC$0.18
FundraisingC$0.24

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the CRA.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 7,530 religion charities in Canada with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 1% of the 8,105 religion charities in Canada GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is a registered religion nonprofit based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is 124146473RR0001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports C$8M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives's official registration number is 124146473RR0001, as recorded in the national registry of Canada.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Canada is 71/100.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 501 - 141 Laurier Ave W, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives has C$8M in annual revenue. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for religion charities in Canada. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives holds registered-charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which means it can issue official donation receipts and files annual T3010 returns with the regulator. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It reports that 58% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The CCPA is a non-partisan research institute providing in-depth analysis to help policy-makers, activists, and Canadians make informed, impactful decisions. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is classified as a religion organization registered in Canada. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among religion charities registered in Canada: It allocates 58% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of C$8M is comparable to the peer average of C$8M.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
58% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Alec S••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$7.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA (Canada)

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Cause areas in Canada

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 15,009
Community Development 13,007
Education 8,619
Religion this charity 8,105
Arts & Culture 5,872
Health 3,812
Social Services 2,630
Youth Development 752
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Most common causes in Canada

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 4,996
Mission Work 3,269
Religion 2,198
Education 1,865
Disability 1,363
Cultural Heritage 990
Arts & Culture 773
Housing 429

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 20 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 20 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1981
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives

What is Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives?
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives is a religion charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The CCPA is a non-partisan research institute providing in-depth analysis to help policy-makers, activists, and Canadians make informed, impactful decisions.
When was Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives founded?
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives was founded in 1981.
Where is Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives located?
Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 58% of expenses go to program services.
Is Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives trustworthy?
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives's registration number?
Registration: 124146473RR0001 (Canada).
What is Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives's website?
https://www.policyalternatives.ca
Are donations to Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives / Centre Canadien de Politiques Alternatives tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.