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{{DEMOWARNING}}{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Mary Childs]], [[Michael Blatchford]] and [[Steve Carey]] |date= November 2016}} | {{DEMOWARNING}}{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Mary Childs]], [[Michael Blatchford]] and [[Steve Carey]] |date= November 2016}} | ||
{{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://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15018_01 ''Societies Act''], effective November 28, 2016 | * New [http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/15018_01 ''Societies Act''], effective November 28, 2016 | ||
* New [http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-216-2015/latest/bc-reg-216-2015.html Societies Regulation], [http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-217-2015/latest/bc-reg-217-2015.html Societies Transitional Interim Regulation] (2015) [http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-99-2016/latest/bc-reg-99-2016.html Societies Transitional Interim Regulation] (2016) | * New [http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-216-2015/latest/bc-reg-216-2015.html Societies Regulation], [http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-217-2015/latest/bc-reg-217-2015.html Societies Transitional Interim Regulation] (2015) [http://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-99-2016/latest/bc-reg-99-2016.html 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/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]". | ||
* [[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://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 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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