Document background
The Articles of Association Document serves as the constitutional document of a corporation in Canada, required either under the federal Canada Business Corporations Act or provincial corporate legislation. This document is essential when incorporating a new company or updating the governance structure of an existing one. It contains crucial information about share capital, shareholder rights, corporate governance, director powers, and operational procedures. The Articles of Association must be filed with either Corporations Canada (for federal corporations) or the relevant provincial registry, and they become a matter of public record. This document is fundamental to establishing the relationship between the company, its shareholders, and its management, providing a framework for corporate decision-making and operations.
