Cooperative
A cooperative is an enterprise or business jointly owned by an association of members. The members pool their resources to satisfy common needs and interests.
Cooperative members may include:
- Consumers – who purchase products or services
- Producers – who distribute goods and services produced, or buy products they require
- Workers – who use the cooperative for employment purposes
A cooperative can be incorporated either federally or provincially.
Cooperatives in Alberta:
To operate in Alberta, cooperatives must be incorporated or registered under the Alberta Cooperatives Act, administered by Service Alberta.
Cooperatives in Canada:
Corporations Canada administers the federal Canada Cooperatives Act and provides resources about cooperatives in Canada:
Industry Canada provides an Information Guide on Creating a Cooperative.
Associations:
The Canadian Co-operative Association provides support and information for cooperatives in Canada.
Date Updated:
RDP-1666
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