Societies Act (Sociétés) — Canada — Yukon law | Esheria

Societies Act (Sociétés)

This part sets basic rules for societies: they may have lawful purposes, but not profit as a purpose; they cannot have share capital; and they are restricted in how they distribute property.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Yukon
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Official source
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Statute overview

About this statute

This part sets basic rules for societies: they may have lawful purposes, but not profit as a purpose; they cannot have share capital; and they are restricted in how they distribute property. Societies must keep core governing documents and records, maintain a Yukon registered office, and follow filing and name rules administered by the registrar. Members can inspect a society’s register of members only under this section, and societies must give copies of requested records within 14 days if the fee is paid. The provision sets rules for filling director vacancies, filing director changes, director duties, conflict-of-interest disclosure, liability, and indemnification in a Yukon society. This provision sets rules for societies on indemnification, insurance, membership, meetings, voting, proxies, and amalgamations.