Mr. Roger Charland at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On March 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.

March 5th, 2009 / 3:55 p.m.

Senior Director, Corporate and Insolvency Law Policy and Internal Trade Directorate, Department of Industry

The bill aims to allow any individual to incorporate a non-profit organization at the federal level. Further to that, it would have to follow established rules. However, there would be no oversight as detailed as what you've referred to.

I would reiterate that this type of approach exists in other corporate laws like the Canada Business Corporations Act. It is simply an approach we've chosen.

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