Bylaws, letters patent, and constitutions

When an organization in Canada seeks incorporation, it is necessary for them to have a consitution, bylaws, and letters of patent in place. In this podcast, Adam explains each of these terms, describes what types of information must be included in each document, and suggests where organizations can go for more information on preparing them.

Bylaws, letters patent, and constitutions

Starting a nonprofit organization

There are lots of worthy causes out there and you might be a champion for one of them, but should you start a nonprofit organization to support that cause, and what do you need to know if you do decide to give it a go? Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, explains the difference between a charity and a not-for-profit, the benefits of incorporation, minimum board member requirements, and federal versus provincial incorporation.

Starting a nonprofit organization (MP3)