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By-laws: Tips and Traps

May 24, 2017

By:   Sylvie Lalonde Discussions about By-laws will rarely generate much enthusiasm or interest. That is, until a situation arises where they must be consulted and you realize that the By-laws contain gaps, inconsistencies and simply do not work. When there is a challenge to procedures relating to the conduct of meetings, the By-laws are […]

Filed Under: Articles, Charities - Current Articles Tagged With: Board of Directors, by-laws, bylaws, CNCA, directors, Drache Aptowitzer LLP, meeting conduct, OCA, quorum, Sylvie Lalonde

Why Boards Should Not Allow Directors to Take a Leave of Absence

October 18, 2016

by: Sylvie Lalonde When people agree to join a board of directors, it is usually because they have an interest in or passion for the work of the organization. Most directors want and are committed to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, including devoting the time to fully prepare for, regularly attend and participate in board […]

Filed Under: Articles, Charities - Article Archive, Charities - Current Articles Tagged With: Board of Directors, Canada Not-for-Profit corporations act, Corporations Act of Ontario, director powers, directors, governance, insurance, Leave of Absence, Sylvie Lalonde

Charity How-To: What to do when Faced with an Issue of Non-Compliance

August 7, 2014

By Tanya Carleton When a charity becomes aware that it has been non-compliant with either the Income Tax Act or the common law, it can cause great anxiety within the organization. According to the CRA, however, most non-compliance issues are “unintentional, accidental, and often of low material consequence,” and they encourage charities to disclose any […]

Filed Under: Articles, Charities - Article Archive Tagged With: charities, CRA, directors, non-compliance, Tanya Carleton

Charity Board Responsibility

August 7, 2014

By Mark S. Anshan In following several not-for-profit and charity mailing lists, I have noticed there are discussions taking place among individuals serving as directors of charities and foundations expressing concerns about governance and apparent lack of proper controls and accountability. With news of charities coming under review and being subjected to government audits, directors […]

Filed Under: Articles, Charities - Article Archive Tagged With: charities, directors, governance, Mark S. Anshan

Directors’ and Officers’ Duties under the CNCA

June 10, 2014

By Tanya Carlton Many individuals throughout Canada volunteer their time on the Boards of either charities or not-for-profits (“NPOs”) without realizing the duties imposed on them as a result of their position within the organization.  Before accepting a position with a federally incorporated organization, individuals should ensure they know what is expected of them under […]

Filed Under: Charities - Article Archive Tagged With: charities, Director liability, directors, liability, officer, officer liability, Tanya Carleton

Working Around Ban on Ex Officio Directors

April 30, 2014

Working Around Ban on Ex Officio Directors By Joel Secter A complication that arises under the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (the “Act”) is that it does not permit ex officio directors.[1] A director is ex officio when appointed to a board by virtue of holding another office or position. Such directors are excluded by […]

Filed Under: Charities - Article Archive Tagged With: CNCA, directors, Joel Secter

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