Legislation and Policy

• Federal Co-operative Legislation
• Provincial-Territorial Co-op Programs
• International

Federal Co-operative Legislation

The Canada Cooperatives Act

A co-operative wishing to incorporate under the federal legislation must be carrying on its business in two or more provinces, and have a fixed place of business in more than one province. This legislation governs non-financial co-operatives.

• The Canada Cooperatives Act Chapter C-1.7
• Main Provisions of the Canada Cooperatives Act

Incorporating a Co-operative under the Canada Cooperatives Act

• Co-operative Incorporation Kit (Industry Canada)

Cooperative Credit Associations Act

• Cooperative Credit Associations Act - Department of Justice Canada

Provincial-Territorial Co-op Programs

• Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Co-operatives Branch
• Gouvernement du Québec - Direction des coopératives (available in French only)
• Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives - Co-op Development Services
• Government of Saskatchewan - Industry and Resources - Business and Co-operative Development

International

• United Kingdom
• United States