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{{Transitioning an Existing Society TOC}} | {{Transitioning an Existing Society TOC}}Further information and some options for assistance in complying with the new ''[[Societies Act]]''. | ||
'' | ==The new law== | ||
* New [http://canlii.ca/t/8v16 ''Societies Act''], effective November 28, 2016 | |||
* New [http://canlii.ca/t/8z1m Societies Regulation], [http://canlii.ca/t/8z1n Societies Transitional Interim Regulation] (2015) [http://canlii.ca/t/8z7t Societies Transitional Interim Regulation] (2016) | |||
== | ==Read more about the new law== | ||
* [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/not-for-profit-organizations/societies-act-transition New Societies Act page]: From the Corporate Registry, FAQs about the new Act, links to word processing versions of the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-economic-development/business-management/permits-licences-and-registration/corporations/societies/model_bylaws.docx new model bylaws] and the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-economic-development/business-management/permits-licences-and-registration/corporations/societies/schedule_b_bylaws.docx old Schedule B model bylaws], and a transition guide "[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-economic-development/business-management/permits-licences-and-registration/corporations/societies/societies_act_transition_guide.pdf Preparing for BC's New Societies Act]". | |||
* [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/not-for-profit-organizations/societies-act-transition New Societies Act page]: From the Corporate Registry, FAQs about the new Act, links to word processing versions of the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/employment-business-and-economic-development/business-management/permits-licences-and-registration/corporations/societies/model_bylaws.docx new | |||
* [[Societies_Act_FAQs|Societies Act FAQs]]: From [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/ Law for Nonprofits], frequently asked questions about the new legislation. | * [[Societies_Act_FAQs|Societies Act FAQs]]: From [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/ Law for Nonprofits], frequently asked questions about the new legislation. | ||
* [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/HowToGuides/societies-act Societies Act Research Guide]: From [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/ Courthouse Libraries BC], links to backgrounders and other stages in the development of the new law. | * [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/training/HowToGuides/societies-act Societies Act Research Guide]: From [http://www.courthouselibrary.ca/ Courthouse Libraries BC], links to backgrounders and other stages in the development of the new law. | ||
==Learn more about the new law== | |||
* [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1l-9Wt1f8KjcFm0_4xrm3hW3nURQashD Societies Act videos]: This series of six videos created by [[Drew Jackson]], author of this guide, takes you through the steps to transition an existing society under the new ''Societies Act'', including conducting a bylaw review and filing the transition application online. | |||
* [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/workshops/ Law for Nonprofits workshops]: In workshops on the new ''Societies Act'', offered periodically, participants learn what they need to know to transition effectively under the new Act. | * [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/workshops/ Law for Nonprofits workshops]: In workshops on the new ''Societies Act'', offered periodically, participants learn what they need to know to transition effectively under the new Act. | ||
* [http://bcnpha.ca/resources/new-societies-act/ Affordable housing sector webinars]: BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Law for Nonprofits are teaming up to provide free webinars focusing on changes under the Act that impact societies funded by BC Housing. | * [http://bcnpha.ca/resources/new-societies-act/ Affordable housing sector webinars]: BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Law for Nonprofits are teaming up to provide free webinars focusing on changes under the Act that impact societies funded by BC Housing. | ||
==Get support in your community== | |||
* [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/transition-hubs Societies Act Transition Hubs]: Coordinated by Law for Nonprofits, the Transition Hubs provide access for smaller and rural non-profit societies to volunteer mentors for information and consultations on the new Act. | * [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/transition-hubs Societies Act Transition Hubs]: Coordinated by Law for Nonprofits, the Transition Hubs provide access for smaller and rural non-profit societies to volunteer mentors for information and consultations on the new Act. | ||
* [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/transition-hubs Housing Hub]: BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Law for Nonprofits are teaming up to provide dedicated support to societies funded by BC Housing to transition under the new Act. | * [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/transition-hubs/transition-hubs-housing Housing Hub]: BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Law for Nonprofits are teaming up to provide dedicated support to societies funded by BC Housing to transition under the new Act. | ||
==Get individualized help== | |||
* [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/transition-hubs/ Law for Nonprofits clinics]: Volunteer law students at UBC law school and University of Victoria law | * [http://lawfornonprofits.ca/transition-hubs/ Law for Nonprofits clinics]: Volunteer law students at UBC law school and University of Victoria law school's Business Law Clinic answer questions on the new Act via email. | ||
* [http://accessprobono.ca/legal-help-non-profits Access Pro Bono]: If you are a member of a small non-profit society in BC, Access Pro Bono may be able to find a lawyer to assist your organization on a pro bono basis (that is, for free) in meeting the requirements under the new Act. | * [http://accessprobono.ca/legal-help-non-profits Access Pro Bono]: If you are a member of a small non-profit society in BC, Access Pro Bono may be able to find a lawyer to assist your organization on a pro bono basis (that is, for free) in meeting the requirements under the new Act. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 9 April 2018
| This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by Drew Jackson in November 2016. |
Further information and some options for assistance in complying with the new Societies Act.
The new law
- New Societies Act, effective November 28, 2016
- New Societies Regulation, Societies Transitional Interim Regulation (2015) Societies Transitional Interim Regulation (2016)
Read more about the new law
- New Societies Act page: From the Corporate Registry, FAQs about the new Act, links to word processing versions of the new model bylaws and the old Schedule B model bylaws, and a transition guide "Preparing for BC's New Societies Act".
- Societies Act FAQs: From Law for Nonprofits, frequently asked questions about the new legislation.
- Societies Act Research Guide: From Courthouse Libraries BC, links to backgrounders and other stages in the development of the new law.
Learn more about the new law
- Societies Act videos: This series of six videos created by Drew Jackson, author of this guide, takes you through the steps to transition an existing society under the new Societies Act, including conducting a bylaw review and filing the transition application online.
- Law for Nonprofits workshops: In workshops on the new Societies Act, offered periodically, participants learn what they need to know to transition effectively under the new Act.
- Affordable housing sector webinars: BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Law for Nonprofits are teaming up to provide free webinars focusing on changes under the Act that impact societies funded by BC Housing.
Get support in your community
- Societies Act Transition Hubs: Coordinated by Law for Nonprofits, the Transition Hubs provide access for smaller and rural non-profit societies to volunteer mentors for information and consultations on the new Act.
- Housing Hub: BC Non-Profit Housing Association and Law for Nonprofits are teaming up to provide dedicated support to societies funded by BC Housing to transition under the new Act.
Get individualized help
- Law for Nonprofits clinics: Volunteer law students at UBC law school and University of Victoria law school's Business Law Clinic answer questions on the new Act via email.
- Access Pro Bono: If you are a member of a small non-profit society in BC, Access Pro Bono may be able to find a lawyer to assist your organization on a pro bono basis (that is, for free) in meeting the requirements under the new Act.
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