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Creating a Co-operative - An Information Guide

Table of Contents

1. What is a Co-operative?
2. The Various Kinds of Co-operatives
3. How is a Co-operative Different from Other Businesses?
4. Definition and Principles of a Co-operative
5. How a Co-operative Works
6. Frequently Asked Questions about Co-operatives
7. Co-operatives in the Canadian Economy
8. The Canada Co-operatives Act
9. The 7 Steps in Forming a Co-operative
10. Creating a Business Plan for a New Co-operative
11. Provincial information:
    Choose a province Yukon Northwest Territories Nunavut British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Choose a topic Co-op Legislation Forming a Co-operative Co-op Development Support