Find out about sample bylaws for the new Societies Act

There are many things that the new Societies Act allows you to do only if your bylaws permit them. We've created sample bylaw sets so that you can adopt bylaws that align with the new Act.

If you want to adopt our sample bylaws, you have options to choose from. There are no model bylaws in the new Act.

Bylaws for Class A or B societies

Most societies are either Class A or Class B societies under the new Act, depending on their annual revenues and assets. You can find out about the new classes of societies here.

Option 1: Adopt a set of bylaws with best-practices 

Option 2: Select options from a set of basic bylaws

If you would like a word document version of these bylaws, email [email protected] or call 332-7950. 

Bylaws for member-funded societies

If you are incorporating as a member-funded society or converting to one, you can adopt sample bylaws for member-funded societies.

Please note that being a member-funded society means that you cannot receive public donations or government funding, and you cannot be a registered charity. Find out more about member-funded societies.

What to do if you're updating your bylaws

If you choose to update your bylaws as part of this process, you can either: 

  1. Adopt the sample bylaws above; or
  2. Create custom bylaws. However, bylaws must comply with the new Act and also cannot violate other legislation, such as the human rights legislation, the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, and other statute and case law.

We do not review your bylaws to ensure compliance with the Act.

Update your bylaws:

  1. Choose how you want to amend your bylaws.
  2. Send your members a written copy of your amended bylaws and notice of the special meeting with the amount of notice specified in your existing bylaws.
  3. Pass a special resolution at an AGM, a special general meeting, or in writing.
  4. File your new bylaws with the registrar. 

Find out more about how to change your bylaws.

Contact

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 307 Black Street, 1st floor in Whitehorse. 

Phone the Societies Advisor: 867-332-7950

Phone Corporate Affairs: 867-667-5314, or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5314

Fax: 867-393-6251

Email: [email protected] 

Mail:
Government of Yukon
Corporate Affairs (C-6)
Box 2703,
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

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