Transition (Societies Act FAQs)

How do we consolidate bylaws?

Often, societies have special resolutions in addition to their bylaws. A common example is a special resolution to allow for electronic means of sending notice to members. Below is an example for consolidating bylaws:

Before Consolidation

Part 11 — Notices to Members

58: A notice may be given to a member, either personally or by mail to the member at the member's registered address.

59: A notice sent by mail is deemed to have been given on the second day following the day on which the notice is posted, and in proving that notice has been given, it is sufficient to prove the notice was properly addressed and put in a Canadian post office receptacle.

60(1): Notice of a general meeting must be given to

(a) every member shown on the register of members on the day notice is given, and
(b) the auditor, if Part 10 applies.

(2): No other person is entitled to receive a notice of a general meeting.

Special Resolution (Form 10) to add the words "or by electronic mail" to section 58.

After Consolidation