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Everything you need to know to get your non-profit/charity in compliance with Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.

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Minute book review & by-law amendments

Review constating documents, advise on membership structure, and amend bylaws to comply with the ONCA.

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Review constating documents
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Advise on membership structure
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Amend Articles of Incorporation to comply with the ONCA

Articles of Incorporation + By-law Amendments

Everything in the Bylaws amendment package, plus review and amendment of the Letters Patent/Articles of Incorporation.

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Review Articles of Incorporation for ONCA compliance
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Bylaws and minute book amendments
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Amend membership structure and update Articles of Incorporation purposes and schedules

ONCA Compliance for Registered Charities

ONCA compliance specifically for registered charities, and includes ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act and CRA regulations.

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Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation ONCA compliance and amendments
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Ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act and CRA regulations
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Update and obtain approval from the CRA for corporate revisions
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A Comprehensive Handbook for Incorporating in Ontario
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Duties, Responsibilities and Powers of Charity Directors
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Considerations when Reviewing Bylaws for ONCA Compliance
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ONCA Videos

ONCA 101: When do you Need to Transition to the ONCA?

In this video I review the timeline for transitioning to Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), what will happen at the end of the transition period, and why you might want to act now to get into compliance with the ONCA.

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ONCA 101: What's New in the ONCA?

In this video we explore what Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) is and some of the biggest differences between this new Act and the legislation it replaces.

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Should You Incorporate Your NPO Federally or Provincially?

In this video, I look at 3 differences between Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) and the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA) that might lead you to choose one or the other.

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ONCA 101: Board Meetings for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video I'll go through the rules under ONCA the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act as they apply to the meetings of the board of directors of Ontario nonprofits.

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ONCA 101: Conflicts of Interest for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video we dip our toes into the complicated area of conflicts of interest under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. We discuss who those rules apply to, what counts as a conflict of interest, when you need to disclose a conflict of interest, why it's a good idea to disclose, and how to vote on an a contract when there is a conflict of interest.

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ONCA 101: Directors and Officers Duties for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video we dip our toes into the complex area of directors' and officers' legal duties under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).

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ONCA 101: Disciplining and Removing Members from an Ontario Nonprofit

In this video, we go step by step through the rules you need to include in your articles and bylaws that govern the discipline or expulsion of members of your nonprofit.

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ONCA 101: Electing Directors of Ontario Nonprofits

In this video we look at Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) rules around electing directors, how to get consent to act, and flexibility in setting terms of office.

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ONCA 101: Filling Vacancies on the Boards of Ontario Nonprofits

In this video, I look at Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) requirements for filling empty seats on the Board, as well as how seats become empty, and how long replacement directors serve.

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ONCA 101: Financial Review Requirements for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video I do a brief overview of some of the financial review requirements under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). In particular, I cover some key definitions, go over the questions you need to ask yourself to figure out if you need an audit, and discuss who gets access to your financial statements.

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ONCA 101: Indemnification and Insurance for Directors of Ontario Nonprofits

In this video I explore the rules under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) dealing with indemnifying directors and officers as well as purchasing directors and officers insurance.

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ONCA 101: Member Meeting Notices for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video, I cover some of the rules under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) for sending out notices of members meetings. In particular, we discuss the who, what, when, where, and how of meeting notices.

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ONCA 101: Members Resolutions for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video, I discuss some of the basic rules under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) for making member proposals, and when the Board does not have to include them as part of the agenda.

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ONCA 101: Naming Your Ontario Nonprofit

In this video I explain the difference between a NUANS search and trademark protection, some of the restriction on naming your nonprofit, and the difference between a corporate name and the name you use in practice.

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ONCA 101: Paying Directors and Officers of Ontario Nonprofits & Charities

In this video, we give a basic overview of rules for paying directors and officers under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. We also discuss some of the specific rules that apply to charities.

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ONCA 101: Proxy Voting for Ontario Nonprofits

In this video, I review some of the basic rules dealing with proxy voting under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) including whether members have a right to appoint a proxy, how to do so, and the deadline for doing so.

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ONCA 101: Removing a Director of an Ontario Nonprofit

In this video I review three methods for removing a director of a nonprofit under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).

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ONCA 101: Rights of Members of Ontario Nonprofits

In this video I give a brief overview of who members are, what rights all members have in common, and what additional rights voting members have under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.

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ONCA 101: Rules for Officers of Ontario Nonprofits | B.I.G. Charity Law Group

In this video I review Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) requirements for appointing officers. I explain what an officer is, what positions you have to have, what positions you can have, and whether one person can hold more than one position.

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ONCA 101: Special Member Meetings for Ontario Nonprofits | B.I.G. Charity Law Group

In this video, I look at some of the rules under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) for calling special members' meetings, and the circumstances under which the Board does or doesn't have to respond to member requests for a members' meeting.

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ONCA 101: Taking Minutes at Board Meetings of Ontario Nonprofits

In this video, I dive into some of the most fundamental legal purposes of Board meeting minutes, the bare bones that should be captured in the minutes, as well as what is and isn't necessary to make them official.

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ONCA 101: Voting at Members Meetings of Ontario Nonprofits

In this video I review some of the rules under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act dealing with voting at Members' Meetings. I first look at the minimum number of members you need at the meeting to vote, and then look at the rules for voting in person or remotely.

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ONCA 101: What is a Public Benefit Corporation under ONCA?

In this video I explain the detailed meaning of a public benefit corporation (PBC) under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), and look at their financial review obligations, and what happens to their property when they dissolve.

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ONCA 101: What Records do Ontario Nonprofits Need to Keep

In this video I examine some of the basic record keeping requirements for Ontario nonprofits under Ontario's Not-for-Profit-Corporations Act (ONCA). I address the question of whether you can keep your records digitally, as well as what rights different stakeholders have when it comes to accessing records.

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ONCA 101: When and Where Should Ontario Nonprofits Have Member Meetings?

In this video, I cover some of the basic rules under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) of when and where your members meetings should be happening.

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ONCA 101: Who Can be a Director of an Ontario Nonprofit?

In this video I walk you through the qualifications for directors and officers of nonprofits under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations. I also look at some of the surprising things that are not required to be directors and officers of a nonprofit in Ontario.

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Transition to the ONCA - Step 1: Get Your Books in Order

In this video I discuss the first step to transitioning to Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). I give a general overview and explanation of the records you're going to need to collect, as well as explaining why it's so important you update who your directors are with the Government of Ontario.

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Transition to the ONCA - Step 2/3: Update Your Bylaws

In this video, I explore some of the changes you might need to or want to make to your bylaws and how you might want to go about making those changes in preparation for Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).

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Transition to the ONCA - Step 3/3: Filing Articles of Amendment

In this video I review the last step in transitioning to Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and also cover some special considerations that apply to registered charities.

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