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INFORMATION SOURCES: Continued
Salamon, Lester M. & Flaherty, Susan L.Q. (1996). Nonprofit Law: Ten
Issues in Search Of Resolution. Working Papers of the Johns Hopkins
Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project. Retrieved November 5, 2004
from the Center for Civil Society Studies of the Johns Hopkins Institute
for Policy Studies Website: http://www.jhu.edu/~ccss/pubs/pdf/tenissue.pdf
This document states:
The laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations in different
countries can usefully be assessed in terms of how they address ten
basic issues. To be sure, these are not the only issues relevant to
nonprofit law. What is more, countries can address these issues in
different ways or choose not to address them at all. But these issues
are certainly among the most fundamental in the field, and they provide
a useful framework in terms of which the separate national treatments
of nonprofit organizations can fruitfully be compared. The purpose
of this paper is to examine these issues more closely, to identify
what they are and why they are important. The focus, in other words,
is on the questions that must be addressed in laws related
to nonprofit organizations rather than on the answers different
countries provide to these questions. No attempt is made here; therefore,
to summarize the rich texture of national treatments will be covered
in the subsequent chapters of the book from which this paper is excerpted.
Nor is there any attempt to identify an "ideal" legal treatment of
organizations. The purpose here, rather, is the more limited one of
making clear what the central issues are that must be resolved in
a developing a body of law about nonprofit organizations and what
considerations each one entails.
Saskatchewan Justice. The Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995.
Retrieved October 20, 2004 from http://www.saskjustice.gov.sk.ca/legislation/summaries/nonprofitcorpact.shtml
This government webpage provides information regarding and links
to the Non-profit Corporations Act and Regulations, as well
as information and forms for forming a non-profit corporation.
Saskatchewan Justice. (2004). The Non-profit Corporations Act,
1995 Incorporation Kit. Retrieved November 8, 2004 from http://www.saskjustice.gov.sk.ca/Corporations/pdfforms/NPKit.pdf
This kit is available in PDF format on the web. The kit is divided
into four sections: frequently asked questions and answers; general
instructions; completing your incorporation forms; and additional
information relating to the Non-profit Corporations Act.
Saskatchewan Justice. (2001, September). Proposals to Regulate
Charitable Fund- raising in Saskatchewan: A Consultation Paper.
Retrieved October 20, 2004 from http://www.saskjustice.gov.sk.ca/pdfdocs/cons.pdf
Several charitable organizations initiated discussions with Saskatchewan
Justice in the fall of 2000 about emerging concerns with respect to
questionable practices of some charitable fund-raisers. As a result,
a steering committee of charitable organizations, law enforcement
agencies and Saskatchewan Justice was established to consider the
concerns and options to address the concerns. This consultation paper
has been developed to: identify current issues or problems in Saskatchewan;
engage charities and the public in discussions about charitable fund-raising
to raise public awareness about the issues; and develop options with
respect to action that can be taken within Saskatchewan to address
issues.
Saskatchewan Justice. Consumer Protection Branch. Charitable Fund-raising
Businesses. Retrieved October 20, 2004 from http://www.saskjustice.gov.sk.ca/cpb/charitable.shtml
Government webpage providing information regarding and links to the
Charitable Fund-raising Business Act and Regulations, as well as access
to the Charitable Fund-raising Businesses Licensing Kit.
Saskatchewan Justice. Corporations. Forming a non-profit corporation
under The Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995. Retrieved November
8, 2004 from http://www.saskjustice.gov.sk.ca/Corporations/formingnonprofit.shtml
This government webpage provides information about the incorporation
process, filing annual returns and financial statements, and frequently
asked questions.
Service New Brunswick. Corporate Affairs Registry. Retrieved
February 1, 2005 from https://www.web11.snb.ca/snb7001/e/2000/2500e.asp
Corporate Affairs Registry incorporates New Brunswick-based business
corporations and non-profit companies, and registers partnerships
and business names under which sole proprietorships and partnerships
operate. Corporate Affairs maintains publicly available, up-to-date
information on business and non-profit corporations and unincorporated
business entities. The Registry website provides links to relevant
forms, guides and kits, FAQs as well as acts and regulations. The
website is available in both English and French.
Service New Brunswick. Incorporation of a not-for-profit company.
Retrieved October 25, 2004 from https://www.web11.snb.ca/snb7001/b/1000/CSS-FOL-SNB-45-0007B.pdf
This guide provided in both French and English explains the procedural
requirements to incorporate a non-profit company along with an example
of the Application for Incorporation and a schedule of fees.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. Forms and Applications
- Registry of Joint Stock. Retrieved November 8, 2004 from http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/forms/rjs.asp
This webpage provides access to the forms necessary to incorporate
a society. The forms and accompanying information for each form are
all available in both French and English.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Registry of Joint Stock
Companies. Incorporating a Society: Overview and Instructions.
Retrieved October 25, 2004 from http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/pdf/rjsc/soc.pdf
This 3-page guide provides information about "Results of Incorporation",
"Limitations of Incorporation", "Advantages", as well as information
about how to incorporate.
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Voluntary Sector Initiative (Website). Retrieved October 19, 2004 from
http://www.vsi-isbc.ca/eng/index.cfm
The Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI) is a unique undertaking between
the Government of Canada and the voluntary sector to enhance their
relationship and strengthen the sector's capacity. Over the five year
initiative they are working together to address issues including funding
practices, policy dialogue, technology, volunteerism and research
about the sector. The VSI website is also available in French.
Voluntary Sector Initiative. VSI Reports. Retrieved October
21, 2004 from http://www.vsi-isbc.ca/eng/products/reports.cfm
The Voluntary Sector Initiative website has one section that provides
access to all of the reports of the VSI. These reports cover a number
of areas of interest for those organizations interested in charity
law. These areas include: Government-Sector Relationship; Funding/Financing;
Policy Development; Regulations; and Research. Many of these reports
are available in HTML or PDF format. And most are available in both
French and English.
Voluntary Sector Roundtable. (Website). Retrieved November 5, 2004
from http://www.vsr-trsb.net/main-e.html
The Voluntary Sector Roundtable (VSR) is an unincorporated group
of national organizations and coalitions that came together in 1995
to strengthen the voice of Canada's charitable, voluntary sector.
Its primary goals are to enhance the relationship between the charitable
sector and the federal government and to encourage a supportive legislative
and regulatory framework for organizations in the community. The VSR
will operate in a structured way for three years, but the work that
is done and the relationships that develop will have long-term benefits
for the sector as a whole.
Voluntary Sector Roundtable. The Voluntary Sector Publications.
Retrieved November 5, 2004 from http://www.vsr-trsb.net/publications-e.html
The Voluntary Sector Roundtable (VSR) has given leadership to major
initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector's capacity and its relationship
with the federal government. This webpage provides access to VSR publications
in both French and English.
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Yukon Department of Community Services. (2005). Corporate Affairs.
Retrieved November 23, 2006 from http://www.community.gov.yk.ca/corp/index.html
The Government of Yukon, Corporate Affairs division maintains the
Societies Registry and creates and registers businesses and non-profit
entities. Popular topics on this website include "Incorporating a
Yukon Corporation", "Corporate Affairs Forms" and "Frequently Asked
Questions."
Yukon Department of Community Services. (2005). Licensing Charitable
Gaming. Retrieved November 23, 2006 from http://www.community.gov.yk.ca/consumer/lottery.html
This government website explains that only charitable or religious
groups may qualify for a gaming licence. Conducting a gaming event
without a licence is a Criminal Code offence. Eligibility
guidelines and requirements for a gaming licence, an information
booklet, and the steps necessary to obtain a gaming licence are
available online.
