The Changing Landscape for Not-for-Profit in Canada

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STATUS AND OVERVIEW OF ONCA

•The Ontario Corporations Act (“OCA”) has not been substantively amended since 1953

•The New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) will apply to OCA Part III corporations

•ONCA received Royal Assent on October 25, 2010

•Ministry of Government Services - will be responsible for searches and filing

•Ministry of Consumer Services - will be responsible for remaining areas, including policy and interpretation issues

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