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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association

Advocacy & Civil Rights Toronto, ON BN 754802288RR0001 · CRA
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · methodology

About The Canadian Civil Liberties Association

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a advocacy organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. Registration: 754802288RR0001.

Headquarters
Toronto, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar advocacy & civil rights in Canada
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 45
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.64
Program expensesC$0.64 (C$982,397)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Toronto, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 754802288RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 57/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada. The organization reports C$1M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada is 57/100.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is located in Toronto, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 400 - 124 Merton St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has C$1M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for advocacy & civil rights charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$585K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 64% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the The Canadian Civil Liberties Association profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a advocacy organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. Registration: 754802288RR0001. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Canada.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Canada: The Canadian Civil Liberties Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of C$1M is well above the peer average of C$585K.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association 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.

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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
64% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

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Andrew Lokan
BOARD CHAIR

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew L••••
BOARD CHAIR
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Anil K•••••
Director
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Audrey B•••••
Director
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Benjamin P•••••••••
Director
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Joe F•••••••
Director
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John M••••••
Director
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Jonathan L••••
Director
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Julianna G••••••••
Director
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Julie d• L••••••
Director
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Kevin S••••••
CHAIR AUDIT COMMITTEE
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Larry B••••••••
Director
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Nader H••••
Director
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Nancy C•••••
Director
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Patricia J••••••
Director
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Ron N•••
Director
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Simron S••••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
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Steven S••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘A direct attack on expression’: Canadian Civil Liberties Association says Ottawa’s bubble zone bylaw is part of worryin
Apr 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Civil Society to Parliament: Kill Bill C-22 - OpenMedia
Apr 2026
openmedia.org
CCLA and Coalition to MPs: Scrap Unprecedented Surveillance Measures in Bill C-22 - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Apr 2026
ccla.org
CCLA Intervenes in Waterloo Encampment Case to Defend Rights of Unhoused Residents - Canadian Civil Liberties Associatio
Apr 2026
ccla.org
CCLA Sounds the Alarm Over the Politicization of Alberta’s Electoral Map - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Apr 2026
ccla.org
Government once again fails to protect privacy in political caimpaigning - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Apr 2026
ccla.org
Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Apr 2026
ccla.org
Passing of Bill C-12 is an Attack on Refugee and Migrant Rights in Canada - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Mar 2026
ccla.org
Marathon Four-Day Hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21 Concludes at the Supreme Court of Canada - Canadian Civil Liberties Associ
Mar 2026
ccla.org
Alberta’s Proposed MAID Restrictions Threaten Patient Rights and Autonomy - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Mar 2026
ccla.org
Form filed
C$1.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$1.2M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association This page 45 C$1.2 million 64%
The Equality Effect 59 C$1.4 million 91%
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom 59 C$5.8 million 91%
The Democracy Fund 52 C$2.0 million 89%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Canadian Civil Liberties Association

What is The Canadian Civil Liberties Association?
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a advocacy & civil rights charitable organization based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is a advocacy organization based in TORONTO, Canada. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. Registration: 754802288RR0001.
Where is The Canadian Civil Liberties Association located?
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
What is The Canadian Civil Liberties Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Canadian Civil Liberties Association trustworthy?
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 out of 100 (Partial 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 The Canadian Civil Liberties Association's registration number?
Registration: 754802288RR0001 (Canada).
Are donations to The Canadian Civil Liberties Association 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.