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==The new ''Societies Act''==
==The new ''Societies Act''==


On November 28, 2016, BC's new ''Societies Act'' will take effect. All pre-existing societies must transition to the new Act within two years of this date. These FAQs have been compiled to help non-profit societies transition to and comply with the new Act.  
On 28 November 2016, BC's new ''Societies Act'' will take effect. All pre-existing societies must transition to the new Act within two years of this date. These FAQs have been compiled to help non-profit societies transition to and comply with the new Act.


==Other information regarding the new ''Societies Act''==
==Other information regarding the new ''Societies Act''==

Revision as of 05:57, 6 September 2016

The new Societies Act

On 28 November 2016, BC's new Societies Act will take effect. All pre-existing societies must transition to the new Act within two years of this date. These FAQs have been compiled to help non-profit societies transition to and comply with the new Act.

Other information regarding the new Societies Act

Please visit BC Registry Services for more information regarding the new Societies Act, including:

  • a transition guide,
  • a link to the new Act and its regulations,
  • links to the new Model Bylaws as well as the old Schedule B Bylaws,
  • tables comparing the old Society Act to the new Societies Act, and
  • more FAQs.


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