The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was proclaimed on October 19, 2021. Non-profits have until October 19, 2024, to update their bylaws and letters patent to comply with the ONCA.
To support members with the ONCA requirements, INQ Law has developed the following tools for teams:
- An ONCA compliant FHT bylaw template (Word Doc Download Updated Feb 13 2024)
- ONCA compliant FHT Bylaw Template (PDF Version)
- A deck that outlines the impact of ONCA to boards’ roles and operations
- A briefing note detailing the changes required by ONCA or that are discretionary under ONCA
Kathy O’Brien and Simmie Palter from INQ Law reviewed the new tools and ONCA’s impact on FHTs on Tuesday, April 26. Their deck can be seen here.
Here is the webinar recording:
Teams are also reminded of the introductory ONCA session that we held on November 19, 2021, with Benjamin Miller from Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO). This education focused on what is new in the ONCA, and steps non-profits can take to set themselves up for success in transitioning to the new requirements under the Act. The presentation deck and recording of that webinar are here.
Please note of the updated ONCA Template showing a slight change occurring in late 2023. These changes relate to electronic meetings (giving notice, holding them, adjourning them etc.), the composition of the audit committee and the clarification that corporate records can be kept electronically. These by-law changes would have to be approved by special resolution of the members but no government filing would be required for teams that have already updated their By-laws to align with ONCA.
The FHT template By-law is specific to the FHTs; it includes specific elements from the FHT Funding Agreement that might not apply to NPLCs or CHCs.
If you have any questions, please info@afhto.ca
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