Our experienced team of lawyers and staff understand the unique challenges faced by our non profit sector clients which are often dependant upon volunteers with limited time and resources. We take pride in helping our charity and non profit organization clients build a solid legal foundation. We provide practical and timely advice to ensure that best practices are followed and that good standing with government authorities is maintained.

Our Charities and Non Profit Organization Services include:

• Incorporations of societies, non profit corporations and foundations (provincial and federal), reorganization and wind ups

• Preparing and attending to annual corporate filings and minutes and record book maintenance

• Constitution and bylaw review and revision

• Applications to Canada Revenue Agency for charitable status and advising generally on all matters relating to charitable status

• Preparing contracts and agreements including agency contracts, service agreements, planned giving instruments and employment agreements

• Real estate and financing transactions

• Reviewing, negotiating and preparing commercial leases

• Advice regarding development and capital programs, planned giving and fund raising

• Assisting through all stages of affordable and special needs housing development

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