http://www.artsbc.org/resources/for-organizations/starting-a-not-for-profit-organization
Please note if you are interested in forming a non-profit society in BC, you need to contact the Ministry of Finance for information and to register: http://www.gov.bc.ca/fin/contacts.htmlWhat is a Not-For-Profit?A not-for-profit organization registered under the provincial or federal Societies Act is similar to a for-profit or business corporation as it is considered to be a legal entity with an independent existence separate and distinct from its members.