| Address |
512-900 Greenbank Road Ottawa, K2J 4P6 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 155209 | |
| Business number | 130592405 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 06/25/2014 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Location: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Addresses (Open Government Licence – Canada).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCACY CENTRE | 06/25/2014 | Corporate Name | true |
| LE CENTRE POUR LA DÉFENSE DE L'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC | 06/25/2014 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST AVOCACY CENTRE | 08/24/1976 | Corporate Name | |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCACY CENTRE - | 06/14/1978 | Corporate Name | |
| LE CENTRE POUR LA PROMOTION DE L'INTERET PUBLIQUE | 08/24/1976 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | |
| LE CENTRE POUR LA DEFENSE DE L'INTERET PUBLIC | 06/14/1978 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) |
last updated: 2026-11-02
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 06-25 to 08-24 |
| Last annual meeting | 02/12/2025 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/02/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Community Resource |
| Charity registration number | 130592405RR0001 |
| Website | www.piac.ca |
| Fiscal period end | 03/31/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 3 |
| Part-time employees | 3 |
| Total revenue | $751,895 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $900 |
| Government funding | $157,757 |
| Total expenditures | $894,427 |
| Charitable programs | $802,149 |
| Management and administration | $77,204 |
| Fundraising | $15,073 |
| Total compensation | $285,167 |
| Total assets | $163,379 |
| Total liabilities | $276,648 |
Charitable programs: PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE INTERESTS WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE REPRESENTED IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND RELATED RESEARCH
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 03/31/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
66 federal grants and contributions between 2006 and 2026 with a total value of $4,394,216. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative (contribution) Strengthening the Canadian Consumer Voice To strengthen the Canadian consumer voice through a comprehensive strategic review that enhances organizational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability, and long-term capacity to advocate for and protect consumer interests. |
$159,000 |
| 04/01/2024 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 820184 "A Review of Restrictive Covenants and Grocery Competition in Canada". |
$185,000 |
| 04/01/2024 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 819930 Brokering a New Era of Consumer Education on Customs Duties and Customs Brokers |
$135,000 |
| 05/29/2023 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 819927 Consumer Interest in the Financial Services, Grocery Retailing and Communications Sectors |
$310,000 |
| 04/01/2022 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 817369 Consumer Liability Waivers - An Accident Waiting to Happen? |
$115,000 |
| 05/10/2021 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 817354 Selling Speed: Reforming Broadband Advertising Regulations in Canada |
$50,000 |
| 07/01/2019 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 814559 Development Project contributions are aimed at capacity building for consumer organizations. They fall into two categories: |
$250,000 |
| 07/17/2018 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) N/A |
$0 |
| 04/01/2018 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 811392 Unravelling webs of uncertainty: What an internet code could mean for Canadian consumers - The Public Interest Advocacy Centre will conduct in-depth research of the regulatory framework of Canada's Internet market. They will also compare Canada's regulations to those aboard to identify possible... |
$81,000 |
| 04/01/2017 |
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary (contribution) 810771 Consumer choice in telecommunications and broadcasting |
$92,500 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
4 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2015 and 2022 with a total value of $94,920. Main clients: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Transport Canada, Department of Finance Canada.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2022 until 07/31/2023 |
Department of Finance Canada Other professional services not elsewhere specified |
$28,250 |
| 08/06/2019 until 12/31/2019 |
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Research Contracts |
$24,860 |
| 02/19/2019 until 03/29/2019 |
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Management Consulting |
$16,950 |
| 01/15/2015 until 03/31/2015 |
Transport Canada Management consulting - CTA Review |
$24,860 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2014 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 12/23/2013 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 11/14/2011 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 08/24/1976 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2017 | Soliciting | 2017 |
| 06/18/2016 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 06/20/2015 | Soliciting | 2015 |