Providence Centre Corporation Renamed in Law

Summary#

This is a private bill that updates the legal name of a specific non-profit set up by an older Alberta law. It keeps the same organization in place but changes how it is named in law.

• Continues the existing corporation and renames it “Providence Centre / Providence Renewal Centre Corporation.”
• Does not change the organization’s purposes or mission set out in its founding law.
• Signals that contracts, property, and obligations stay with the same corporation, just under the updated name.
• Mainly affects the organization’s legal documents, branding, and records.

What it means for you#

• Clients and visitors

  • Services and programs continue as before.
  • You may see the new name on signs, websites, emails, and invoices.

• Donors and community partners

  • Donation receipts and agreements may list the new legal name.
  • Gifts and partnerships still go to the same organization.

• Employees and volunteers

  • Your employer stays the same; pay and benefits continue.
  • Some internal forms and email addresses may change to reflect the new name.

• Vendors and contractors

  • Existing contracts remain valid.
  • You may be asked to update billing information to the new legal name.

• Banks, registries, and other record-keepers

  • The organization may update account names, property titles, permits, and licenses over time.
  • Day-to-day operations should not be disrupted.

Expenses#

Estimated public cost: none.

• No direct cost to the Government of Alberta is expected.
• The organization may have one-time costs to update signage, stationery, websites, contracts, and filings.
• Ongoing operating costs should be unchanged.

Proponents' View#

• Provides clear, up-to-date legal naming that matches how the organization is known today.
• Improves clarity for contracts, property records, and tax or regulatory filings.
• Ensures continuity: programs, staff, and obligations continue without interruption.
• Imposes no cost on taxpayers and minimal burden on the public.

Opponents' View#

• The name change could cause short-term confusion for clients, donors, and partners.
• Rebranding and paperwork take time and money that could otherwise support programs.
• Using a dual name with a slash may create inconsistencies across databases and forms.
• A very narrow bill may not be the best use of legislative time, given its limited impact beyond the organization.