Sport Newfoundland and Labrador’s education, training opportunities, and resources are designed to strengthen and enhance sport culture across the province. These offerings support Provincial Sport Organizations and community sport organizations in achieving their objectives through comprehensive professional development that builds knowledge, skills, and capacity.

Each session is developed in collaboration with subject matter experts and provides organizations and their volunteers with practical tools, best practices, and insights to advance sport in Newfoundland and Labrador.

All education session are free of charge to SportNL members and their community sport organizations.

Any questions, please email cpetten@sportnl.ca

 

Winter 2026 Schedule 

Lunch and Lunch Series: Organizations will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters Representative who has 35 years experience working in CRA’s GST/HST programs.

The Inclusion Learning Series: Organizations will be introduced to diversity, equity, and belonging through sessions with INclusion INcorporated, a full-service JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) consulting firm that supports leasers and their organizations on their inclusion journeys towards cultures of belonging. They believe that creating spaces and places where each person can thrive is an important and foundational way to build communities of care within our workplace.

Date and Topic Session Description  Registration 
January 13th, 2026

Topic: GST/ HST Introduction for Non-profit Organizations

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

 Did you know that there are GST/HST rules that apply only to NPOs? Have you wondered if you have missed claiming back all eligible GST/HST amounts? Would you like to learn how to avoid the most common GST/HST errors?

 

The presentation will introduce you to some of the most important GST/HST issues for NPOs. You will learn about GST/HST obligations and entitlements including taxing provisions, rebates, and credits, to help maximize recoveries and avoid mistakes.

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January 21st, 2026

Topic: INtro to INclusion

Time: 7:00-8:30pm

 This presentation will introduce your team to diversity, equity, and belonging. We begin by exploring why this work needs to be undertaken, explore definitions for key terms, frame the idea of the diversity, equity and inclusion journey and provide context about what leaders need to be thinking about and planning for. Register Here
February 10th, 2026

Topic: GST/HST Taxable vs. Exempt Supplies

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

 Do you know how GST/HST applies to NPO revenues? Have you ever wondered if you have incorrectly accounted for GST/HST?

 

The presentation will include information about revenue sources that attract GST/HST and those that do not. We will review the fundamentals for both types of entities, to help you ensure your organization is correctly accounting for GST/HST.

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February 11th, 2026

Topic: ExplorINg Bias

Time: 7:30-8:30pm

 Bias is a challenging topic to understand and appreciate. This workshop will explain common types of bias, journey through how those show up, and how to challenge yourself to work through them. This interactive session will disrupt your thinking and offer some tangible approaches to mitigating bias as you move forward. Register Here
March 10th, 2026

Topic: Input Tax Credits- Operating Expenses + 3 different rules for Capital Property ( Acquisitions vs. Additional/ Improvement vs. Changes in us)

Time:12:00-1:00pm

 

 Did you know there are different ITC rules for distinct types of expenditures? Do you understand how the rules apply for Non-Profit Organizations? Were you aware that ITC entitlements and obligations can change over time?

 

The presentation will review some of the most important GST/HST issues concerning ITCs, including Operating Expenses and Capital Properties. The information will help you better manage claims correctly. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee who has 35 years experience working in GST/HST programs

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March 25th, 2026

Topic: Anti- Racism- Journeys in LearnINg and UnlearnINg

Time: 7:30-8:30pm

 

 Anti-Racism is the process of unlearning racial intolerance. Through this workshop we will explore the foundations of racism, the context of systemic discrimination, the meaning and impacts of white supremacy and ways to begin to unlearn beyond colonialism. Workshop attendees will gain a deeper understanding of tools and approaches to anti-racism, its connection to equity and greater sensitivity to the experiences of racialized individuals and groups.

 

Anti-Racism is the process of unlearning racial intolerance. Through this workshop we will explore the foundations of racism, the context of systemic discrimination, the meaning and impacts of white supremacy and ways to begin to unlearn beyond colonialism. Workshop attendees will gain a deeper understanding of tools and approaches to anti-racism, its connection to equity and greater sensitivity to the experiences of racialized individuals and groups.

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May 19th, 2026

Topic: Public Service Bodies Rebate- for Qualifying NPO’s

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

 

 Did you know that some NPOs cannot get any PSB Rebate? Do you know how an NPO might qualify for the PSB Rebate? Have you ever wondered what to do if you overlooked claiming an eligible amount?

 

The presentation will identify and discuss how the PSB Rebate applies to certain NPOs. We will review information to help you better manage your organization’s PSB Rebate.

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June 9th, 2026

Topic: GST/ HST Audits vs. GST/HST Examinations + Books and Record Keeping for GST/HST

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

 

 Do you know about GST/HST Pre-assessment Reviews & Post-assessment Audits? Are you aware of the differences and similarities between each? Do you want to review GST/HST record-keeping issues?

 

We will review some helpful information and provide guidance with respect to these two processes, plus the general record-keeping requirements for GST/HST.

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