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Webinar: Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (“ONCA”) Refresher: Compliance after the transition deadline

The Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONCA”) came into force on October 19, 2021. Not-for-profit corporations that were previously governed under the Corporations Act were provided a three-year transition period until October 18, 2024, to make any necessary changes to provisions in their governing documents to bring them into compliance with the ONCA. Many not-for-profit corporations […]

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Webinar: Should we set up a Canadian Charity and if so, how?

Establishing a non-profit with or without charitable status is a difficult decision with significant responsibilities. This presentation will discuss: The differences between non-profit and charity Issues to consider when exploring charitable registration How to set-up a non-profit or charity How to apply for charitable status Common mistakes made in applying for charitable status Why many

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Webinar: “Transparency in advocacy: Understanding your obligations under the Lobbying Act” with Commissioner Nancy Bélanger

Join Canadian Charity Law for a webinar on “Transparency in advocacy: Understanding your obligations under the Lobbying Act” with Commissioner Nancy Bélanger who is Canada’s Commissioner of Lobbying. Learn how federal lobbying rules apply to non-profit organizations in Canada. This session will explain obligations under the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, including when registration is required

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Empowering Women and Girls to Build Stronger Communities Through Food Security

Discussions will explore how conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability disproportionately impact women and girls, particularly in relation to access to essential livelihood resources. Drawing on evidence from Canadian civil society partners, the event will highlight practical approaches—such as climate-smart agriculture, locally led adaptation, and community development—that directly advance Canada’s triple nexus approach (humanitarian–development–peace) and

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How We Won the Landmark Hudbay Minerals Lawsuits in Canada, and at What Cost

Justice Across Borders: Hudbay Minerals Lawsuits & Canadian Corporate Accountability October 6, 2025 Join Grahame Russell (Rights Action), Murray Klippenstein and Cory Wanless (lawyers for the 13 Maya Q’eqchi’ plaintiffs) as they discuss how they won the landmark Hudbay Minerals lawsuits in Canada, the criminal trial in Guatemala against Mynor Padilla (Hudbay former head of security),

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YINTAH Film Screening

Join Amnesty International Canada’s Gender Rights Specialized Team for an evening screening of Yintah, a powerful documentary that follows Wet’suwet’en land defenders as they stand against pipeline expansion on their territory. Told through the voices of two women leaders, the film captures the struggle, resilience, and ongoing fight for Indigenous sovereignty. Wednesday, September 24th 6pm

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Workshop Series on Effective and Strategic Campaigns with Montana Burgess of Mountaintop Strategies

Montana Burgess of Mountaintop Strategies will help ENGO’s design campaigns and implement designs to run effective and strategic campaigns through this interactive 2-part training series. This workshop is for ENGO staff or core volunteers trying to figure out how to develop a new campaign, revamp an existing campaign, or anyone wanting to brush up on

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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Foundations Lab

Dates: Thursdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 & December 4, 1-2:30 PM ET Cost: $100 (Zoom Meeting, camera and audio enabled) Maximum 25 participants. ‍ The JEDI Foundations Lab is designed for organizations who are ready to explore strategies specific to policies, processes, and culture, and discuss how to use inclusion principles to bring a transformative lens

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