Fact Sheets
Constitution & Bylaws
Learn about the difference between the constitution and bylaws of a non-profit.
Federal and Provincial Non-Profits and Charities
Learn about the differences between federal and provincial non-profits and charities.
Societies Act
The Societies Act sets out the rules and procedures for incorporating, managing, and dissolving a society. In this area you’ll learn about creating & maintaining a constitution & bylaws, the rules governing the board of directors, best practices for monitoring financial statements, setting AGM requirements and more.
Start with our Legal Help Guides and answer a series of questions to see where your organization stands. Once completed, you’ll receive a To-Do list of items that you can share with your team.
You can also navigate directly to fact sheets, FAQs, sample documents, and helpful links in the Societies Act Resource drop down menu below.
Are you considering starting a new non-profit? Start with our Practical Tips Fact Sheet.
