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b)Overview of CNCA Continuance
•New CNCA rules do not automatically apply to CCA corporations (must apply to continue)
•Charities need to prepare new corporate documents (Articles and By-laws)
•Board and membership approval is required (at least 2/3 for Articles/check current corporate documents for possible higher approval)
•File required documents with Industry Canada
•Industry Canada will issue a Certificate of Continuance
•Charities must send Certificate, Articles and By-laws to CRA and Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee
•If not continued by October 17, 2014, Industry Canada will send out Notices of Intention to dissolve, giving the charity 120 days after the notice to continue
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