Charity Law Update

Supreme Court grants leave to appeal in Aga v Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church case. The decision may impact the nature of voluntary associations’ governing documents and their relationships with members. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3emZk3I #charitylaw #nfplaw

This Legislation Update includes Bill C-6 on conversion therapy and Bill C-7 on medical assistance in dying. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2GjvG2u #charitylaw #nfplaw

The AODA Accessibility Compliance Report filing deadline has been extended to June 30, 2021 in response to #COVID19. Also on the employment front, eligible personal support workers have begun receiving a temporary wage increase of $0.25 per hour as of October 1. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3mOo47Z #charitylaw #nfplaw

Ontario extends relief permitting members’ and directors’ meetings to be held electronically until May 31, 2021, despite provisions to the contrary in corporations’ constating documents. Read more here: https://bit.ly/34PMlEn #charitylaw #nfplaw

This Charity & NFP Law Bulletin provides a brief summary of Bill 218, Supporting Ontario's Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020. The Act limits liability of those who ‘make an honest effort’ relating to exposure to #COVID19 https://bit.ly/35Ru4G4 #charitylaw #nfplaw