***NEW!!! Annual General Meetings, Special General Meetings, and Non-Profit Organizations
This info-sheet provides information about Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Special General Meetings (SGMs). We review some of the legal requirements for AGMs and SGMs, and highlight how general meetings can play an important role in engaging our members and maintaining the health of our organizations. Click here to download
Employer & Employee Rights & Responsibilities
At COCo, we often receive requests for information on the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees. Like all other employers in Quebec, community organizations must respect the legal rights of employees and meet certain obligations. By knowing the basic duties and rights outlined by the law, organizations and their employees can avoid conflicts, rest assured that they are in good legal standing, and generally promote a healthy work atmosphere. Click here to download
Incorporation of a Non-Profit Organization in Quebec
Incorporation can provide advantages for some organizations. It provides a legal structure that stays in place even as the active members change over the years. An incorporated non-profit can enter into contracts and have its own bank account. If you think this might be your organization, review this infosheet which outlines the steps required to incorporate in Quebec. Click here to download
Charitable Organizations: Limitations on Political Activities
This info-sheet provides an introduction to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policy on political activities. It also guides you towards resources which build on the criticisms raised by the policy. Please feel free to contact COCo for more detailed information or for references to lawyers with experience working with charitable organizations. Click here to download
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Small Non-Profits
Check out these nifty non-profit accounting tips, compiled by Frances Ravensbergen with the assistance of Manoj Chandarana, from Bookkeeping basics: What every nonprofit bookkeeper needs to know. Click here to download
Applying for Charitable Status
What is charitable status, who can benefit from it and in what ways? This info sheet provides an introduction to some of the pros and cons and processes around qualifying and applying for charitable status, maintaining it and benefiting from it. Click here to download
Board Liability and Non-Profit Organizations
These healthy practices refer to the kinds of habits that help us to take care of our employees, staff, board, volunteers as well as our physical space. When we take a critical look at our structures, employment contracts, policies and decision making process, we take care of our organization while simultaneously reducing our liability risks. Click here to download
