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Co-op Development InfoService
Canada’s two national co-op associations have created a new information service aimed at providing a first point of contact for groups who are interested in starting a co-op. The Co-op Development InfoService, which was launched on March 31 by the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) and the Conseil candien de la coopération et de la mutualité, includes a toll-free telephone number, a dedicated e-mail address and co-op development information on the CCA and CCCM websites. The InfoService is funded by the federal government through the Advisory Services component of the Co-operative Development Initiative (CDI). The object of the service is to make it easier for people to obtain co-op development information and assistance, regardless of where they live in Canada. Provincial co-op associations will continue to be responsible for "on-the-ground" co-op development, and in many cases, users of the InfoService will be referred to the appropriate provincial association. There are three ways to contact the InfoService: by phone at 1-877-268-9588 (toll-free), by email atcoopdev@coopscanada.coop (English) or devcoop@cccm.coop or by visiting the InfoService pages on the CCA or CCCM websites.
CoopZone Tele-Learning Series II: Call IV - Converting Conventional Businesses to Co-operatives
Converting Conventional Businesses to Co-operatives
See also: http://www.coopzone.coop/lfi
CoopZone Tele-Learning Series II: Call II - Starting Co-ops within a Host Organisation
Starting a co-op within a host organisation.
What is the difference between a co-op and a not-for-profit corporation?
What is the difference between a co-op and a not-for-profit corporation?
Co-operative Development Toolkit
FactSheets
The following factsheets provide a general overview and guide to selected topics in co-op development. They are suitable for those people that need to answer a particular question quickly or need a fast overview of a particular topic. These factsheets are also suitable to be distributed in hardcopy as part of a literature rack or as a resource to clients.
Telelearning Call One: Assessing Groups
A telelearning call with aproaches and tools for assessing groups.
The URL below will take you to a link with a downloadable copy of the recording of this tele-learning session, which last approximately 90 minutes. The attachment, also below, will take you to a summary transcript of the session.
Co-operative Feasibility Study Guide
A Co-operative Feasibility Study Guide published by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Co-operatives in Ontario, Guide To Setting up a Co-operative
A How-to guide for starting a co-op in Ontario under various conditions
Co-operative Services and Programs: Government of Saskatchewan
A list of services and programs offered by the Government of Saskatchewan regarding co-operatives.
Co-operative By Design - Building Blocks to Co-op Development
Co-ops By Design is a clearly written guidebook, with a focus on BC, designed to help you help yourself. It takes you through the process of developing your co-op, from forming your core group, to developing your business plan, to starting your co-op operations.
Canada Business: Services for Entrepreneurs
Programs and services for businesses offered by the government of Canada.
BCCA Co-op Self Assessment Tool
This assessment tool will help you review the readiness of your project for starting the co-op development process.
