In 1992,
the Government of Saskatchewan Cabinet approved the following
as its Co-operative Mandate:
"To
promote and support the use of co-operative structures,
principles and business practices to strengthen and enhance
the province's economy and society."
Key
Objectives
1.
Strengthening relations between the government and the
co-operative sector;
2. Supporting co-operative sector growth and diversification;
3. Promoting and supporting the development of new co-operatives
in all sectors;
4. Developing co-operative responses to issues relating
to rural restructuring;
5. Support co-operative research and the development of
related resource materials; and
6. Supporting an effective legislative and regulatory
environment that fosters the growth and development of
co-operatives.
What
Is A Co-operative?
The
International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) which represents
co-operatives around the world defines a co-operative as:
"An
autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to
meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and
aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled
enterprise."
Co-operatives
operate according to seven basic principles:
1.
Voluntary and Open Membership;
2. Democratic Member Control;
3. Member Economic Participation;
4. Autonomy and Independence;
5. Education, Training and Information;
6. Co-operation Among Co-operatives; and
7. Concern for Community.
Saskatchewan
Co-operative Legislation:
Co-operatives
are a form of corporation and can be incorporated under
the following Acts:
More
information on co-operatives:
Through
eight regional offices, the department provides business
and co-operative development support through a variety of
services. Please contact us toll free at 1-800-265-2001
or contact the Regional Office
in your area or:
Contact:
Wayne Thrasher, Manager
Co-operative Development
Policy and Plannning
Saskatchewan Regional Economic and Co-operative Development
200 - 3085 Albert Street
REGINA SK S4S 0B1
Phone: (306) 787-0190
Fax: (306) 798-0796
Wayne.Thrasher@gov.sk.ca
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