What is the ONCA transition?
As of October 2021, Ontario replaced Part III of the Ontario Corporations Act (OCA) with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).
As a result of this new legislation, all not-for-profits incorporated under the OCA must transition to the ONCA.
What does this mean for your organization?
As of October 19, 2024, any provisions in an Ontario not-for-profit corporation's governing documents (e.g., Letters Patent, By-laws, Special Resolutions) that do not conform with the ONCA are automatically deemed to have been amended to bring them into compliance.
The problem? If you have not already amended your governing documents to comply with ONCA, you are at risk of non-compliance.
Meet the Team
Outsiders Law is a law firm focused on improving the client experience and reducing the cost of legal services. We simplify the process of incorporating a not-for-profit, and registering a charity, so that you can focus on bringing good to the world.
Sebastian Elawny
Founder & Legal Advocate
As the former national Charities and NPO lead at a large multinational law firm, and as the founding partner of the Business Law group at a Big-4 accounting firm, Sebastian has the corporate structuring and charity/NPO experience needed to deliver on any charity or NPO mandate.
In his roles as head of the Calgary Tax Group and National Charities Lead, Sebastian completed complicated mergers and restructurings of a number of charities and not-for-profits. His experience defending charities through audits and registering a wide-range of charities allows him to quickly hone-in on the key issues facing any NPO or charity.
Lex Klombies
Senior Associate
Lex Klombies is a seasoned corporate and tax lawyer at Outsiders Law, specializing in advising charities, non-profits, and RCAAAs on compliance with corporate legislation. Lex frequently conducts governance reviews to align clients with best practices in their sector and structures contractual arrangements to ensure legal compliance and long-term mission alignment.
Her extensive experience includes navigating complex tax regulations and advising on charitable donations, ensuring organizations maximize their impact while adhering to legal requirements. Lex’s dedication to social justice and community development continues to make her a respected figure in the legal and non-profit sectors.
Our Services
We offer four levels of service for the ONCA transition.
ONCA Review
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We review your governing documents and minute book for compliance with ONCA.
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We provide a diagnostic report with required and recommended changes.
Our fee for a review is $1,000 plus taxes.
ONCA Transition for a Non-Profit
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We transition your not-for-profit corporation to ONCA by amending its articles and preparing amendments to its bylaws.
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We review your minute book and ensure you understand your ongoing ONCA compliance obligations.
Our fee for transition of a non-profit is $3,000 plus taxes and filing fees.
ONCA Transition for a Charity
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Transition your not-for-profit corporation to ONCA by amending its articles, preparing amendments to its bylaws, and submitting the requisite notices of change to the Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Directorate.
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We review your minute book and ensure you understand your ongoing ONCA compliance obligations.
Our fee for transition of a charity is $4,000 plus taxes and filing fees.
ONCA Transition + Governance, Compliance, and/or Reorganization
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We review your organization’s existing governance processes, record keeping, and corporate structure.
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We work with you to identify issues and make recommendations for improvements.
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We prepare and implement changes to your organization.
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We transition your not-for-profit corporation to ONCA by amending its articles, preparing amendments to its bylaws, and submitting the requisite notices of change to the Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Directorate (if necessary).
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We review your minute book and ensure you understand your ongoing ONCA compliance obligations.
Our fee for this service starts at $4,000 and is subject to additional fees depending on your organization's needs.
Contact us at contact@outsiders.law or book an appointment through the link below!
Calgary: 587-333-3352
Toronto: 647-692-2214
Calgary:
1900, 350-7th Ave SW
Phone: 587-333-3352
