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Non Profit Lawyers for Organizations

Our lawyers defend your rights. They provide clear, strategic solutions tailored to each sector of activity.

Our services
Grants and funding
Charitable status
Employment law for non-profits
Regulatory Compliance
Organization incorporation
NPO Governance

Non-profit organizations (NPOs)

Non-profit organizations (NPOs), as well as public bodies, operate within a specific and rigorous legal framework. As such, cooperatives, foundations, public and parapublic organizations, among others, can rely on our lawyers to assist them with their governance challenges, strict regulatory compliance (such as that of the enterprise registrar, sectoral laws, etc.). A consultation with a lawyer may also be necessary for human resources management (employees, volunteers, directors, etc.), accountability, and certain contractual relationships.

Legal Practice Areas:

Construction law

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Contract law

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Corporate and commercial law

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Family law

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Labour and Employment Law

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Liability law

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Personal rights law

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Real estate law

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An Overview of Our Services:

  • Service contracts with suppliers;
  • Compliance with terms and accountability;
  • Partnerships with other organizations or businesses;
  • Professional service contracts;
  • Collaboration agreements and protocols;
  • Protection during contract negotiations;
  • Management of complex agreements.
  • Roles and responsibilities of directors;
  • General meetings (annual, extraordinary);
  • Decision-making processes and quorum;
  • Elections and appointments of directors;
  • Conflicts of interest and management;
  • Code of ethics and governance policies;
  • Protection of directors and liability insurance.
  • Employment contracts for paid staff;
  • Legal framework for volunteers;
  • Distinction between an employee and a volunteer;
  • Dismissal and termination of employment;
  • Health and safety (employees and volunteers);
  • Labor standards applicable to non-profit organizations;
  • Psychological harassment;
  • Insurance and protection for volunteers.
  • Choice of legal structure (NPO, non-profit organization, charitable organization, cooperative, etc.);
  • Incorporation and formation of NPOs (Part III of the Companies Act);
  • Application for registered charity status (CRA);
  • Drafting of articles of incorporation and general bylaws;
  • Board of directors structure;
  • Agreements between founding members;
  • Corporate compliance and registers;
  • Updating of articles and bylaws.
  • Assessment of the viability of legal proceedings;
  • Drafting and service of legal claims;
  • Small Claims Court proceedings (under $15,000);
  • Lawsuits in the Court of Quebec or the Superior Court;
  • Defense against a contestation and dilatory motions;
  • Calculation of interest and legal costs;
  • Statutes of limitations and compliance with deadlines.
  • Conflicts between directors or members;
  • Disputes with suppliers or partners;
  • Challenges to board decisions;
  • The organization’s civil liability;
  • Directors’ personal liability;
  • Protection and defence of directors;
  • Claims against the organization;
  • Mediation and resolution of internal conflicts.
  • Leasing of premises for non-profit organizations;
  • Negotiation of tailored commercial leases;
  • Real estate acquisition for organizations;
  • Specific clauses for non-profit organizations;
  • Lease renewal and termination;
  • Real estate management for foundations;
  • Real estate gifts or bequests;
  • Protection of the organization’s assets.
  • Constitution/creation of the organization;
  • Creation of the organization’s bylaws;
  • Support for sound governance of the organization;
  • Mandatory annual returns and annual reports;
  • Obtaining and maintaining charitable status;

 

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