Minor As Npo Director

Summary

In Canada, the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA) mandates that directors of federal non-profit organizations must be at least 18 years old. Having a minor as a director is not compliant with CNCA requirements and is therefore illegal. Non-compliance can result in penalties such as fines, orders to rectify the situation, or even the potential dissolution of the organization. It is crucial to address this issue promptly to avoid these penalties.

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Is it illegal
In Canada, under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA), having a director who is under 18 years old is not compliant with legal requirements. Therefore, it is not legal for a minor to serve as a director in a federal Canadian NPO.
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What’s the punishment
Under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA), if a federal NPO has directors who do not meet the legal requirements (e.g., being under *), the organization could face penalties. These may include:
- Fines
- Orders to rectify the situation
- Potential dissolution of the organization
It is essential to rectify the compliance issue immediately to avoid potential penalties.
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