Forum lists non-profit Act changes

Aurora Banner
February 14, 2014
By Chris Traber

If you manage a York Region incorporated charity or non-profit organization, you and your agency will benefit from an event Tuesday.

The Ontario Not For Profit Corporations Act, which governs your non-profit or charity, is changing and you may need to take steps to revise your governance structure.

The York Region Arts Council and the Seneca College nonprofit leadership and management program hosts a symposium to explain how new legislation affects your non-profit status.

Seneca College School of Business Management professor Joana Kuras, a veteran legal and business educator, is guest speaker.

She will guide you through what you really need to know, how it will affect your organization and the steps you need to take to ensure you meet requirements of this new legislation.

Many non-profit and charity administrators are confused about the amendments to the Act, which were introduced at Queen’s Park last June, council associate director Samantha Rodin said. It is anticipated amendments will be passed and put in force by mid-2014.

As such, managers need to know how to prepare well in advance, she said.

The New Legislation Affecting Nonprofit Status Arts Cafe and Symposium takes place Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Seneca College, Markham campus, Room G40 (Lower Level) 8 The Seneca Way, Markham.

RSVP by Monday to Samantha Rodin at artscouncil@yorkscene.com or call 905-726-3278.