CNCA annual return extension and annual meetings
Corporations Canada has issued the following two publications in light of the COVID-19 outbreak: Corporations Canada extends annual return deadlines to September 30 for federal corporations during the COVID-19 outbreak – issued April 1, 2020 Here is the link. Corporations...
How to hold members’ and directors’ meetings despite COVID-19: A provincial overview
This article was updated on April 24, 2020 Provinces across Canada have declared states of emergencies or public health emergencies, and issued restrictions on mass gatherings. These restrictions range from banning all gatherings to limiting the number of people who...
Charities Return (T3010) filing deadline extended as Charities Directorate suspends operations
The Charities Directorate has announced that Canadian registered charities will have until December 31, 2020 to file their annual Registered Charities Information Return (the T3010). The announcement applies to any registered charity required to file their return between March 18,...
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Key considerations for charity and non-profit governance
The situation around COVID-19 is changing rapidly. Schools nationwide have suspended classes, organizations are requiring staff to work at home remotely and governments across the country have required the cancellation of certain events. “Social distancing” has quickly become the new...
How not-for-profits can hold emergency or required meetings despite COVID-19 distancing
The charity and not-for-profit sector has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as much as the rest of society. In some provinces, there has been a Declaration of Emergency, and people are prohibited from assembling together. Some charities, such as...
Directors of not-for-profits and charities – resignation, removal and replacement
An effective board of directors is key to the success of any charity or not-for-profit entity (“NFP”). A frequent concern is what to do about directors who, for whatever reason, are no longer appropriate for the organization. This article provides...
Governance considerations for unincorporated associations that will pay off in the long run
Charities and non-profits are often faced with the question of whether to incorporate. Our simple answer is this: prevention is the best medicine. While members may have the best of intentions, a lack of forethought can have catastrophic outcomes. Any...
Proclamation of ONCA postponed
The Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Service’s Director of Policy and Governance formally advised today that the implementation of the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O. 2010 (“ONCA”) will be delayed beyond “early 2020”. The ONCA was passed in...
You have to know who your members are (and know how to contact them)
Miller Thomson LLP’s Social Impact Group has produced a number of key articles this year to remind Canadian charities and non-profits (“NPOs”) that it is imperative to maintain accurate and up-to-date books and records for their organizations. Such legal information...
Tis’ the season to be giving: some reminders on soliciting donations and receipt requirements (Alberta)
As many charities begin their final fundraising efforts for the year, please consider the following tips to ensure compliance with the Charitable Fund-raising Act (the “Act”) and the Regulation. The following is a list of reminders when soliciting donations: If...
