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Laws governing not-for-profits in Canada – Do your directors know their personal liability?
By Paulette Vinette, CAE
September 21, 2009
Directors serving on a board of directors of a Canadian nonprofit are subject to Canadian liability laws, and as such, must understand their rights and responsibilities to ensure that they comply with current legislation. This extensive article covers a variety of liability situations and outlines the legal responsibilities that you have as a director. Also included are a liability checklist, sample questions to ask yourself and other board members, a summary of Canada's competition laws, and a brief section on where to go for more information. Don't get caught napping - learn more about the legalities of fundraising, anti-terrorism legislation, and more!
Laws governing not-for-profits in Canada – Do your directors know their personal liability? (PDF)
Paulette is president of Solution Studio Inc., a consulting practice that serves the not-for-profit association community. Paulette co-authored two manuscripts on risk management & not-for-profit organizations and regularly conducts risk management, strategic planning and board development workshops. She can be reached at 1-877-787-7714 or Paulette@solutionstudioinc.com.
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