The report found that 75% of the charities who have seen their status revoked were Muslim charities, despite them representing only 0.47% of charities overall
The unit takes tips from the public and shares information with the RCMP and CSIS in a bid to root out charities that may be — knowingly or not — supporting terrorist activities overseas.
Some of the charities lost their charitable status because of controversial speakers who were invited to mosques, others lost it because funds they provided may have ended up in the hands of terrorist groups after being sent to provide aid in Muslim countries.Article content McSorley said the agency relies on tips from the public, but also monitors the sector in ways that are unclear.
In a statement, the CRA was adamant that the charities targeted were not looked into simply because of their faith.
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