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- COVID-19: Options for Corporate AGMs in Ontario
- COVID-19: Corporations Canada Extends Return Deadlines
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- COVID-19: Virtual AGMs in Saskatchewan & Manitoba
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- Saskatchewan Removes All Public Health Orders, Ontario Revises
- Ontario’s New Emergency Order
Ontario
On March 31, 2020 the Ontario government issued an Emergency Order that
- Allows all corporations under the Corporations Act and the Business Corporations Act to hold meetings of directors, shareholders and members virtually (electronically or by phone)
- Extends the timeframe by which corporations must hold Annual General Meetings (AGMs) in certain circumstances related to COVID-19.
The Order is retroactive to March 17, 2020 and can found below and here.
Church and charity leaders are invited to share how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic within their organization in our online community forum The Green: COVID-19 Response Room.
Posted April 1, 2020 @ 10:00am
Noteworthy is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Every organization’s circumstances are unique. Before acting on the basis of information contained in this blog, readers should consult with a qualified lawyer for advice specific to their situation.
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