Governance topic
Directors Duties
Board responsibilities, fiduciary duty, standard of care and decision making.
2 published items
Practical Analysis · Alberta · Oct 11, 2026A nonprofit board can't govern on good intentions alone
Alberta's guidance distinguishes the law that governs a nonprofit from the bylaws and policies it creates for itself. Volunteer boards need to know both, and they need a reliable record of the decisions made under them.
Practical Analysis · Ontario · Oct 11, 2026A condo board can hire a manager. It can't hand over its responsibility.
Ontario's Condominium Authority says boards remain responsible for corporate affairs and oversight even when management is delegated. Directors need the evidence behind major property, financial and contractor decisions.