Incorporating a Society in British Columbia? 5 Steps to Get Started
By: Avery Saunders, Rachael Ramage, and Sarah Tang In British Columbia (B.C.), a society is a not-for-profit organization that may be formed for any lawful ... Continued
Budget 2024: Charities Update
The government of Canada has released its plan for the upcoming year in Budget 2024. Several items will be interesting to charities, not-for-profits, and donors. ... Continued
Zachary Murphy-Rogers Appointed to Law Foundation of British Columbia’s Board of Governors
Please join us in congratulating Estates & Trusts, Charities & Not-For-Profit, and Elder Law partner Zachary Murphy-Rogers on his appointment to the Law Foundation of ... Continued
Amy Mortimore, K.C. Appointed to Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for British Columbia
Please join us in congratulating Estates & Trusts partner and co-chair Amy Mortimore, K.C., on her appointment to the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for British ... Continued
Dollars, Donees, and Disbursements: New Opportunities for Charity Partnerships Await
Canadian registered charities now have greater flexibility when partnering with non-profit organizations. On June 23, 2022, Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Act 2022, No. 1 (“BIA”) ... Continued
Upcoming Webinar on COVID Issues in the Workplace: Hot Topics and Q&A – September 23, 2021
Workplace issues continue to evolve with the COVID-19 pandemic and many employers have questions about how to navigate these murky and uncertain circumstances. There are ... Continued
Webinar Q&A | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know
Does common law notice automatically apply? What about notice under the Employment Standards Act?
Webinar | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know
Charities and Not-For-Profits are employers and may have volunteers, so ought to be aware of the responsibilities, duties and risks that accompany these relationships. The ... Continued
Webinar | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know – April 8, 2021
On April 8, 2021, Clark Wilson LLP’s Charities & Not-For-Profits group will be hosting a complimentary webinar on Employment Law. Charities and Not-For-Profits are employers ... Continued
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way – Fulfilling a Donor’s Wish to Benefit Public Broadcasting
A recent BC Supreme Court decision shows that where there’s a will, the Court may find a way to give effect to a donor’s charitable ... Continued
Dispute Resolution for Societies
A society is often established to support an educational, charitable, sporting, environmental or other purpose. Despite its good intentions, and the requirement to operate in ... Continued
Society Membership Criteria: A Reminder from the BC Court of Appeal on the Importance of Clear Bylaws
The recent decision of Farrish v Delta Hospice Society, 2020 BCCA 312 [“Farrish”] confirms the significance of properly adhering to bylaws for societies under the ... Continued
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