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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.
Alberta Cooperatives Act - Bylaw Requirements
Alberta Cooperatives Act - Bylaw Requirements
Telelearning Call Three: Co-op Legislation
This is a transcription of the third CoopZone Telelearning Session on co-op legislation, presented by lawyer, Richard Bridge and developer, Marty Frost.
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.
Guidelines for Cooperative Bylaws
These guidelines were developed several years ago, and are presented as an outline of the requirements for a good set of bylaws by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
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
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Forms for registering a business in Newfoundland and Labrador can be downloaded at this site.
Registration of a Co-operative in Saskatchewan
Information on registering a co-operative in Saskatchewan, including relevant parts of the Co-op Act.
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.
Creating a Co-operative, an Information Guide
This section of the Co-operatives Secretariat website provides information on co-op legislation, forming a co-op, and co-op development support for each province individually.
Service Nova Scotia: Co-operative Incorporation
Basic information on how to incorporate a co-operative in Nova Scotia.
Manitoba Co-operative and Credit Union Forms
Regulating Manitoba's co-operatives, credit unions, and caisse populaires.
Corporations Canada: Co-operative Incorporation
Incorporation Kit for Co-operatives in Canada.
Service Nova Scotia - Co-operatives Branch - Forms
Links to forms for Co-operatives in Nova Scotia.
Forms in BC Co-operative Association Act
Link to section of BC Co-operative Association Act
