On June 24, 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency released a new Guidance entitled "Charitable Purposes and Activities that Benefit Youth".  The Guidance, which is quite detailed and helpful, provides insight into the factors that the CRA considers when determining whether an organization established to benefit youth is eligible for registration as a charity. 

Please click on the attached link to access the Guidance.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/chrts/plcy/cgd/yth-eng.html?utm_source=charities&utm_medium=eml

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