This session, offered jointly by CWCF and CoopZone, covered the following areas: * The nature of preferred shares, terms & conditions – the basics that should be in every preferred share, all the issues...
The Co-operative Housing Association of Eastern Ontario (CHASEO) is a co-operation of co-ops. Its members are housing co-ops in the Eastern Ontario region, co-op staff associations and sector-related organizations. Address: 311-225 Metcalfe St. Ottawa,...
Excerpt: 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...
Excerpt: 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 Branch (Financial Services Commission of Ontario): Proof of a...
The Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) is a member-supported organization representing more than 45,000 people living in more than 160 non-profit housing co-operatives located in Toronto and York Region. Website: www.chft.coop Address: 658...
COCHF takes an active part in municipal, provincial and national lobbying activities co-ordinated by CHF Canada. A staff member represents the association at CHF Canada’s Federations Committee. Website: http://www.cochf.coop/ Address: Central Ontario Co-operative Housing...
Excerpt: Introduction Under the Ontario Co-operative Corporations Act, co-operatives have two different forms to choose from when incorporating: with share capital and without share capital. Each structure offers different options and benefits for raising...
Excerpt: Introduction Co-operatives are a unique type of business model that share some commonalities with both private corporations and not-for-profit organizations but there are some key differences between the three types of organizations in...
Excerpt: Introduction Incorporating your organization as a co-operative provides some formality and protection to the organization. Incorporation is a process that grants your organization legal rights and recognition under the law – the same...
Excerpt: Introduction The concept of not-for-profit vs. for-profit is one that can often be challenging for groups and organizations when considering a corporate structure for their group. Not-for-profit status can often be confusing because...
Did you know that there is another Coop Zone? Coop Zone (or the "Zone Coop") is a consumer cooperative in Quebec City, which offers the university community -- and the academic world -- a range of products and high quality services tailored to the needs of its members throughout their educational and professional path; hardware and technical services, books and stationery, e-books, art supplies, clothing and promotional items.
