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1. Definitions 

Refer to by-law 1. In this by-law and all other by-laws of the corporation, unless the context otherwise requires:

a.    "Act" means the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act S.C. 2009, c. 23 including the Regulations made pursuant to the Act, and any statute or regulations that may be substituted, as amended from time to time;

b.    "Articles" means the original or restated articles of incorporation or articles of amendment, amalgamation, continuance, reorganization, arrangement or revival of the corporation;

c.    "Board" means the board of directors of the corporation and "director" means a member of the Board;

d.    "By-Law" means this By-Law and any other By-Law of the corporation as amended and which are, from time to time, in force and effect;

e.    "Household” is a group of individuals having a common kinship living together at the same physical postal address and “household representative” means an individual of the household designated by them to represent the household in dealing with the corporation.

f.    “Kinship” refers to relationships that exist between individuals who have blood ties, affinal relationships such as spousal, in-laws, and step-siblings plus those with extended relationships through dependency for care in various forms;

g.    "Meeting of members" includes an annual meeting of members or a special meeting of members; "special meeting of members" includes a meeting of any class or classes of members and a special meeting of all members entitled to vote at an annual meeting of members;

h.    "Ordinary resolution" means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than 50% plus 1 of the votes cast on that resolution;

i.    "Patron" is an individual of significant social, political or economic standing who provides support, protection, or sponsorship to the organization while exemplifying integrity and commitment plus serving as a role model within the society and the broader community

j.    "Proposal" means a proposal submitted by a member of the corporation that meets the requirements of the Act;

k.    "Regulations" means the regulations made under the Act, as amended, restated or in effect from time to time; and

l.    "Special resolution" means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast on that resolution.