by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 9, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Ontario’s new Not For Profit Corporations Act received Royal Assent this past October and the changes to the legislation are significant for many of the estimated 8 million Ontarians who work with, volunteer for, or represent incorporated volunteer associations. There...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 1, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Transparency is a topic that has been in the news this week. Regardless of political stripes, everyone must have chuckled when the CBC took out an ad to proclaim their commitment to transparency, while refusing to disclose very basic information on the same day. What...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 25, 2010 | Litigation
Today is Thanksgiving the U.S.A. so I am taking some time to reflect on the things I am thankful for in our giant neighbour to the south. There are the obvious things: Ben & Jerry’s, Whole Foods & Krispy Kreme donuts. I see a theme here … I’m sure there...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 18, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Many of our clients know that we treat the Holiday Office Party a bit differently than the norm. We volunteer our time during the morning & celebrate the season with a lunch in the afternoon. This year we have planned our tenth annual attendance to the CP24 CHUM...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 11, 2010 | Our Take on Things
Today we pause at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember all of those who have served in the military, including those who have given their lives. Thank-you is such a small thing to say and means so much in this context. If the Canadians had not...