Difference between revisions of "Draft a Non-Profit Constitution (Societies Act FAQs)"
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==Purposes== | ==Purposes== | ||
===What purposes are allowed?=== | ===What purposes are allowed?=== | ||
The purposes of the non-profit determine what actions the non-profit can undertake | The purposes of the non-profit determine what actions the non-profit can undertake and can include agricultural, artistic, benevolent, charitable, educational, environmental, patriotic, philanthropic, political, professional, recreational, religious, scientific, social or sporting purposes. Examples include a theatre company, a curling club, a daycare, and a youth treatment centre. Note that not all permitted non-profit purposes are charitable, which could cause issues if in the future the non-profit wishes to become a registered charity. For more on charitable purposes, see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/charities.html CRA Charities Directorate website]. | ||
===What purposes are not permitted?=== | ===What purposes are not permitted?=== | ||