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–May need to eliminate non-voting members and other membership classes prior to continuance in order to avoid them having class veto rights over the continuance process, as well as future fundamental changes and changes to membership classes
–May need to establish alternative terminology for non-voting members, such as “supporters”, “constituents”, “associates”, “adherents”
•If current bylaws are badly out of date, may need to consider updating bylaw prior to continuance
•If the corporation is a charity, any changes to the charitable objects would require CRA approval
•Application for articles of continuance will need to be approved by both the board of directors and by the members
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