Schedule
5:30 PM
Networking Reception
Sandwiches, coffee & tea
6:30 PM
Presentations Begin
Livestream starts for remote attendees
8:15 PM
Presentations End
Livestream concludes
9:00 PM
Event Closes
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Knowledge Hub 2026
An evening of practical knowledge for those who lead charities, churches, and not-for-profit organizations.
Speakers
Keynote · CRA Year in Review
Sharmila Khare
Director General, Charities Directorate
Canada Revenue Agency
In 1995, Ms. Khare was recruited to the Federal Public Service through the Accelerated Economist Training Program. She joined the Department of Finance in 1997, spending time as Advisor to the Executive Director at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. She joined the CRA in May 2015 and on May 16, 2022 was appointed Director General, Charities Directorate. Sharmila holds a Combined Honours B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Glendon College and a M.A. in Economics from McMaster University.
AI Questions & Legal Answers
Taras Kulish
Business & Not-for-Profit Counsel
Taras brings over 30 years' experience to the Business Law Group at Mills & Mills LLP, focusing on Charity/Not-for-Profit and Intellectual Property law. He has extensive hands-on experience in the charity sector having served as a director for the Canadian affiliate of an international NGO. Taras represents numerous churches, mosques, synagogues and other faith-based groups as well as many other foundations and service organizations. He spearheads the annual Knowledge Hub and also serves as President of the Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association.
From Hype to Help — AI + Cybersecurity + Charities
Marko Slavatynskyy
Owner & IT Consultant
Marko Slavatynskyy is an Information Technology Consultant and the owner of Slava Solutions, an IT and cybersecurity firm based in Ontario. Slava Solutions provides managed IT support, cybersecurity services, cloud hosting, and custom software development. Marko works closely with clients to integrate emerging technologies into their day-to-day operations, helping them work smarter and more securely.
Risk Mitigation for Charities
Kateryna Kozachuk
Tax Lawyer
BDO Law LLP
Prior to joining the BDO Tax Controversy team, Kateryna practiced tax litigation at a boutique tax litigation firm in Toronto. She obtained her law degree in Ukraine in 2012 and the Canadian law degree equivalent in Ontario in 2018, called to the Bar in 2019. Kateryna holds an LL.M. from the University of Toronto and an LL.M. in Taxation at Osgoode Hall Law School. She is passionate about representing clients and advocating for their rights throughout the tax dispute resolution process.
Venue
The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, ON M8X 1G5
Brulé C Room
The Old Mill is accessible by TTC (Old Mill station on Line 2). Parking is available on-site.
- Includes
- Presentations, networking, sandwiches, coffee & tea
- Livestream
- 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM EDT (no networking)
Register Now
Join us on April 23, 2026 at The Old Mill for an evening of practical knowledge and networking.
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