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    Legal Considerations in Board Succession Planning for Ontario Nonprofits

    This online workshop, held May 26, 2026, is a hands-on workshop going through the steps for creating a succession plan, building a pipeline of leadership, and preparing a transition document. The session also touches on more granular needs, such as obtaining a company key and getting access to company accounts. This workshop is part of the OHS’s Capacity Building Program,…

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    Board and Members’ Meetings for Ontario Historical Societies

    This online workshop, held May 12, 2026, covers the 5 “W”s of board membership and the process of board meetings and members’ meetings from a legal point of view. This workshop is part of the OHS’s Capacity Building Program, Series 1: Governance and Succession Planning, Session 2: Board and Members’ Meetings for Ontario Historical Societies. This session’s video is also…

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    Governance 101: Rights and Responsibilities of Directors, Officers, and Members

    This online workshop, held April 28, 2026, covers the rights and roles of members, directors, and officers, paying particular attention to the roles of the conventional officer positions (chair, treasurer, and secretary). This workshop is part of the OHS’s Capacity Building Program, Series 1: Governance and Succession Planning, Session 1: Governance 101: Rights and Responsibilities of Directors, Officers, and Members.…