CoopZone - Incorporation

CoopZone Tele-Learning Series II: Call I - Incorporation Process

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:40:32 -0600

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Incorporation.

Federal vs. Provincial incorporation for co-ops

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:11:25 -0700

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Federal vs. Provincial incorporation for co-ops

How to incorporate a co-operative in Ontario

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:09:05 -0700

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How to incorporate a co-operative in Ontario

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Co-operative Development Toolkit

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:15:14 -0700

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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 - Overview

Fri, 11 May 2007 17:35:40 -0600

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This is an overview of the Alberta Cooperatives Act.

Alberta Cooperatives Act - Bylaw Requirements

Fri, 11 May 2007 17:34:08 -0600

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Alberta Cooperatives Act - Bylaw Requirements

Alberta Cooperatives Act - Regulations

Fri, 11 May 2007 17:32:30 -0600

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Alberta Cooperatives Act - Cooperatives Regulation

Alberta Cooperatives Act

Fri, 11 May 2007 17:30:55 -0600

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Alberta Cooperatives Act

Telelearning Call Three: Co-op Legislation

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:38:45 -0600

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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.

Business Model Comparison

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:25:10 -0700

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A comparison of two business models.

Guidelines for Cooperative Bylaws

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:46:22 -0700

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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.

Incorporating A Co-operative in Ontario Without Share Capital

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:18:29 -0700

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How do you Incorporate a Co-operative without share capital?

To incorporate a co-operative without share capital, you need to send to the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Licensing and Enforcement Division:

Incorporating A Co-operative in Ontario With Share Capital

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:08:21 -0700

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How do you Incorporate a Co-operative with Share Capital?

To incorporate a co-operative with share capital, you need to send Credit Unions and Co-operatives

A Guide to Setting up a Co-operative in Ontario

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:43:28 -0700

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WHAT CO-OPERATIVES CAN DO FOR YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY

For many years, Ontarians have used co-operatives as a way of combining their energy, skills, and resources to reach shared goals and fulfil common needs. People form co-ops to:

Co-operatives in Ontario, Guide To Setting up a Co-operative

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:23:56 -0600

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A How-to guide for starting a co-op in Ontario under various conditions

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WHAT CO-OPERATIVES CAN DO FOR YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY
For many years, Ontarians have used co-operatives as a way of combining their energy, skills, and resources to reach shared goals and fulfil common needs. People form co-ops to:
! Lower the cost of business supplies and consumer goods. Because business service co-ops and consumer supply co-ops buy in bulk, members benefit from lower costs on everything from food to fertilizers.
! Start their own businesses and create their own jobs. Worker co-ops are enterprises owned and operated by their employees. Worker co-ops can be formed for any business purpose, from carpentry to film production.
! Get better prices for products and services. By forming marketing or producer co-ops, people can earn more from their products and services by selling directly to the public. These co-ops also help producers lower their marketing and distribution costs.
! Obtain convenient, reasonably priced child care. Child care co-ops give parents an important role in shaping the care of their children.
! Find affordable housing and have a chance to help make the decisions about the upkeep of their homes.
The co-operative way of doing business and providing services is guided by some basic principles: • ! Open, Voluntary Membership: Anyone who can use a co-op's services and is willing to accept the responsibilities of membership may apply to become a member.

! Democratic Control: Members have an equal voice in running their co-op. Each member has one vote, no matter how much he or she has invested, and only members may vote.
! Limited Return on Capital: Since the main purpose of co-ops is to provide goods, services or jobs for their members, people do not generally invest in co-ops for speculative purposes. By law, co-op shares may appreciate in value only to a limited extent.
! Co-operative Education: Co-ops are committed to educating their members and the general public about the co-operative way of delivering services and doing business.
! Co-operation among Co-operatives: To encourage the growth of co-ops, co-operatives and co-op organizations actively develop local, provincial, national, and international networks.