Yes. All of the provisions of CASL apply to not-for-profit organizations. There is an exception for registered charities but it is very narrow. A commercial electronic message (CEM) sent by a registered Canadian charity for the “primary purpose of raising funds” is excluded from the requirements of CASL. All other CEMs sent by registered charities must comply with the Act. Also, this narrow exception does not apply to Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Associations (RCAAAs). Last Reviewed: June 2014