They also collect money to print their books. They publish a directory. Initially they had a few, such as the Tamil Eelam Society of Canada. Today they have over 100 organisations which have been registered. They more or less control the activities of the Tamil community living in Canada.
Registration is given to organisations which serve the community residing there.
They cannot be political, but should be social or cultural. They allow organisations which provide humanitarian services. Such relief can be given to people outside the country. But I don't think they can give money, but there is one organisation called the Tamil Relief Organisation, which is registered as an international charity. The Eelam Society has registered with the Ministry of Rehabilitation to provide settlement for the new emigrants.