PAR

Effective March 1, 2010, the Canadian Payments Association (CPA) Rule H1, which governs pre-authorized payments in Canada, has changed. It now includes these seven mandatory elements:

1. Sign-up Date and Signature
2. Authorization to Debit Specific Account
3. Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) Category (individual or business)
4. Debit Amount and Start Date
5. Cancellation Agreement
6. Contact Information
7. Recourse Statement

Important PAR Forms

• PAR Authorization Form [PDF: 1 p/104 KB]
  This is a new pre-authorization form to be completed by all new donors and for new banking changes, starting March 1, 2010. EXISTING DONORS DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM unless changing banking information.
• PAR Changes/Information Sheet [RTF: 4 pp/60 KB]
  Can be photocopied as needed by the congregation.
• PAR Confirmation Letter [RTF: 1 p/37 KB]
  This is for treasurers to place on church letterhead to confirm new PAR registrations or new banking changes with donors. This form is for local churches to keep, ensuring written agreement between the local church and donors. Please DO NOT send it to the PAR national office of The United Church of Canada.
• PAR Cancellation Notice [PDF: 1 p/102 KB]
  This is for treasurers to fill in when a donor requests to cancel PAR. This form is for local churches to keep, ensuring written agreement between the local church and donors. Please DO NOT send it to the PAR national office of The United Church of Canada.

For more information, please contact:

• PAR Program Administrator
  Financial Stewardship
  The United Church of Canada
  3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
  Toronto, ON  M8X 2Y4
  Tel: 416-231-5931 ext. 3050
  Fax: 416-231-3103
  E-mail: PAR Program Administrator