Draft Standard Objects Clauses for Non-Profit Non-Charitable Corporations
under Part III of the Corporations Act

Athletics and Sports

• Aquatics: The establishment and operation of an aquatics club for the purposes of
• • promoting interest in aquatic games, sports and recreation;
  • arranging matches and competitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Athletics Clubs: The establishment and operation of an athletics club for the purposes of
• • promoting organized athletics sports, games and recreation, and in particular,______________________;
  • arranging matches and competitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • fostering goodwill and sportsmanship;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Curling: The establishment and operation of a curling club for the purposes of
• • promoting the sport of curling;
  • providing facilities for curling;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Fishing and Hunting (Rod and Reel) Club: The establishment and operation of a hunting and fishing (rod and reel) club for the purposes of
• • encouraging organized sport fishing;
  • encouraging organized gunmanship;
  • promoting better knowledge of safe handling and proper care of firearms;
  • promoting the study of local fish and game potential and their conservation;
  • promoting the principles of good sportsmanship;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Flying: The establishment and operation of a flying club for the purposes of
• • promoting interest in flying and aviation;
  • teaching and training of persons in the art and science of aviation and the operation of aircraft;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Golf: The establishment and operation of a golf, country, sporting and social club for the purposes of
• • promoting interest and participation in the sport of golfing;
  • arranging tournaments and competitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • providing dining, meeting, changing, and equipment rooms and other facilities for members and their guests;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Health Club: The establishment and operation of a health and fitness club for the purposes of
• • promoting interest in health and physical fitness;
  • providing exercise equipment, changing and meeting rooms and other facilities for members and their guests;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Hockey: The establishment and operation of a hockey club for the purposes of
• • promoting interest in amateur hockey;
  • arranging matches and competitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Riding: The establishment and operation of a riding club for the purposes of
• • fostering interest in horsemanship;
  • encouraging breeding and showing of horses (and, particularly, the sponsorship of an annual exhibition and horse show at__________________);
  • encouraging matches and competitions between various breeds of horses;
  • promoting the good qualities and merits of various breeds of horses;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Skating: The establishment and operation of a skating club for the purposes of
• • promoting figure skating;
  • arranging for instruction, displays and exhibits of figure skating skills;
  • arranging matches and competitions and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Snowmobiling: The establishment and operation of a snowmobile club for the purposes of
• • promoting safe snowmobiling;
  • arranging for instruction, displays and exhibits of snowmobiling skills;
  • arranging matches and competitions and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Swimming: The establishment and operation of a swimming club for the purposes of
• • promoting aquatic sports;
  • providing opportunities and training for self-development, leadership and sportsmanship in the field of aquatic activities;
  • arranging matches and competitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complimentary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Yachting: The establishment and operation of a yacht club for the purposes of
• • developing and fostering the sport of yachting;
  • encouraging the development of seamanship through yachting and the knowledge of navigation;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.

Arts

• Dance: The establishment and operation of dance festivals for the purposes of promoting ballet dancing and the allied arts and public appreciation and interest therein, and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Literary: The establishment and operation of a literary society for the purposes of
• • encouraging creative writing in all forms;
  • establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Music: The establishment and operation of a music society for the purposes of
• • promoting interest in and the study and practice of the musical arts;
  • promoting lectures, concerts, classes and seminars in music and music-related activities;
  • arranging competitions and exhibitions, and establishing and granting prizes, awards and distinctions;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Photography: The establishment and operation of a photography club for the purposes of studying and promoting the science of photography, and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Theatre: The establishment and operation of dramatic theatre for the purposes of
• • promoting interest in and the practice of drama and the elated arts;
  • establishing and operating a theatre and repertory group;
  • providing facilities for education and instruction in the theatrical arts;
  • advancing knowledge and appreciation of dramatic culture and tradition by theatrical performances;
  • conducting annual theatrical festivals;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.

Business / Professional Groups

• Businessmen / Women: The establishment and operation of a businessmen/women’s club for the purposes of promoting fellowship among people in business in the (sector/location), and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Employees: The establishment and operation of an employees’ association for the purposes of
• • promoting the interests and well-being of the employees of _____________________;
  • organizing cultural, educational and recreational events for the benefit of the members;
  • providing for the welfare of the employees and former employees of ______________and their dependants, by grants of money, pensions and insurance;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Merchants’ Association: The establishment and operation of a merchants’ association for the purposes of
• • attracting customers to (define locale) and creating an atmosphere which will encourage customers to return;
  • promoting and encouraging fair and courteous dealings with customers;
  • promoting and encouraging ethical business practices;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Professional Association: The establishment and operation of a (specify) professional association for the purposes of
• • uniting members of the (specify) profession and protecting the character and status of the profession, promoting ethical practice, settling questions of professional usage and courtesy among members of the profession;
  • maintaining and improving the qualifications and standards of the profession;
  • sharing information for the mutual benefit of the members;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Trade Association: The establishment and operation of a (type of trade) association for the purposes of
• • promoting and protecting the interests and conserving the rights of those engaged in the (trade) and incidental businesses;
  • ensuring uniformity in usage, custom and trade conditions;
  • protecting the business interests of the members;
  • providing business information and statistics of interest to business persons in the (trade);
  • maintaining and improving the qualifications and standards of the (trade);
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.

Community

• Community Association: The establishment and maintenance of a community organization for the purposes of
• • developing and fostering community spirit;
  • promoting organized athletics, arts, recreation, education, civic emergency, social service and other community endeavours;
  • establishing and maintaining a community home;
  • promoting adult educational, recreational and athletic facilities and equipment for benefit to the community;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Community Centre: The establishment and operation of a community centre for the purposes of
• • promoting the best interests of the community generally;
  • promoting interest in athletics, sports and recreation in the community and establishing and maintaining physical facilities and equipment for same;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Community Club: The establishment and operation of a community club for the purposes of
• • promoting and fostering community spirit and engaging in work of a moral, benevolent and community service nature for the residents of_____________;
  • organizing cultural and recreational events;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Conservation: The establishment and operation of a conservation association for the purposes of
• • uniting all persons interested in the conservation of flora and fauna, the natural beauties of (locale) and the beautification, preservation and extension of parks and green belts;
  • gathering and exchanging ideas, data and statistical, scientific, horticultural and botanical information;
  • assuring protection and enhancing appreciation of the ecology of the natural environment;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Ethnic: The establishment and operation of a club for the purposes of
• • uniting the residents of Ontario who are of _________ origin;
  • preserving and perpetuating the traditions of ________;
  • sponsoring literary, musical and other educational and cultural events, festivals, pageants and conventions for the promotion of people of ___________ descent;
  • promoting interests of members and mutual aid and assistance whenever necessary;
  • establishing and maintaining a centre for cultural activities for Canadians of ___________descent in the Province of Ontario;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Fraternity / Sorority: The establishment and operation of a fraternity/sorority for the purposes of
• • promoting the mutual interests of its members;
  • establishing and operating a house for its members with all the usual accommodation and conveniences of a club and providing suitable quarters and entertainment for its members and their friends;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Historical: The establishment and operation of a historical society for the purposes of
• • promoting public interest in the history, of (place) and to encourage research therein;
  • conducting and promoting historical and archaeological research;
  • maintaining a library and museum;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Home and School Association: The establishment and operation of a home and school association for the purposes of
• • promoting the study of child problems, for the creation and development of the best conditions for the training of boys and girls;
  • uniting parents of school children and teachers of such children attending schools in ____________;
  • co-operating with school boards and other home and school associations;
  • providing to school boards, boards of education and the Ministry of Education and Training progressive measures and helping make public opinion favourable to reform and advancement of such matters;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Lobbying: The establishment and operation of a public lobbying organization for the purposes of
• • securing public support in Canada for the enactment/repeal of legislation by the government dealing with _______________;
  • making representations to the government for the enactment/repeal of such legislation;
  • rendering assistance to the government by supplying information collected as result of research carried on under the auspices of the corporation;
  • co-ordinating activities of the corporation with those of similar organizations, societies and individuals in Canada;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Research / Scientific: The establishment and operations of a research/scientific association for the purposes of
• • undertaking technical, statistical and scientific research in commercial, industrial, cultural and scientific fields;
  • engaging in the investigation and development of products, methods of manufacturing and distribution;
  • promoting the science of __________ and the knowledge and practice thereof;
  • holding conferences, meetings and exhibitions for the discussion of __________ problems and exchange of views thereon;
  • establishing scientific projects;
  • establishing a library or collection of books or other publications dealing with ___________;
  • establishing and maintaining suitable quarters and facilities for the corporation to further its objects;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Residents: The establishment and operation of a residents’ association for the purposes of
• • advancing the cultural and social interests of the seasonal and permanent owners and residents of properties in and around ____________ in the province of Ontario;
  • carrying on research and investigation into problems connected with the ownership, development, management, financing and promotion of real property in ______________;
  • promoting aquatic, athletic, physical and other social and cultural activities among the residents of the said area;
  • opening and maintaining private roadways for the exclusive use of members and their guests;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Service Club: The establishment and operation of a service club for the purposes of
• • pursuing interests in the civic, commercial, social and moral welfare of the community;
  • providing a forum for the discussion of all matters of public interest;
  • promoting and fostering interests in the welfare of the World and international relationships;
  • promoting the principles of good government and good citizenship;
  • uniting persons interested in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding;
  • encouraging and carrying on social and welfare work;
  • improving and promoting good business and professional ethics;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Social Club: The establishment and operation of a social club for the purposes of
• • providing facilities for the pleasure and accommodation of members and guests;
  • organizing social and cultural events;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Social Service Organization: The establishment and operation of a social service organization for the purposes of engaging in and encouraging social and juvenile welfare work, and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.
• Women’s Affairs: The establishment and operation of a women’s affairs organization for the purposes of
• • promoting the interests of women in all aspects of daily life;
  • providing a forum for the discussion of public issues affecting women;
  • and such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objects.

Based on Canada Corporation Manual, "Capacity-Powers" (Form IV.5), Kingston and Grover (eds.), Richard De Boo, Toronto.

and

O’Brien’s Encyclopaedia of Forms, "Corporations" (Vol. 5), Weinberg (ed.), Part IV, Ch 24, Canada Law Book, 10th edition, Toronto. 1975.

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