About the CS

• Our Mission and Mandate
• Key Activities
• Contact Us

About Co-ops in Canada

• Co-ops in the Canadian Economy
• What is a Co-operative?
• How is a Co-operative Different?
• Various Kinds of Co-ops
• Key Benefits of Co-operatives

The Co-operative Development Initiative

• General Information
• Application Guidelines
• Application Form
• Approved Projects

Legislation and Policy

• Canada Cooperatives Act
• Interdepartmental Committee on Co-operatives
• CDI Steering Committee
• Provincial-Territorial Co-op Programs
• Other Links

Publications

• General Publications
• Sector Profiles
• Annual Reports
• Research Reports
• Advisory Committee Reports
• Related Federal Government Publications

Guides and Resources

• Creating a Co-operative: An Information Guide
• Health Care Co-operative Start-up Guide
• Implementation of a Health Services Co-operative: Factors for Success and Failure in PDF[PDF Help]
• Coopzone
• Building Community Assets: The Co-operative Advantage
• Industry Canada: Incorporation Guide and Information

Links

• Governmental Organizations
• Co-operative Federations and Associations
• Education and Research Centres
• Others