Co-op Resources

On Co-op has a large online library providing information on co-op development, the various co-op sectors, and the socio-economic impact of co-operatives in Ontario. Some of these documents cannot be found anywhere else on this site, but are easily accessible here using the various search functions. Find documents using keywords, browse them using document types, or check out documents connected to each of our four strategic areas using the categories.

The On Co-op Documents Library: a source for documents and resources for both new and established co-ops.

  • Business Model Comparison Sheet

    Co-operative Development

    2010-Sep-28

    Description

    Informational Material

    A table that compares the co-op model with other forms of enterprise in a table format.

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    PDF 110KB

  • 2009 Changes to Ontario's Co-operative Corporations Act

    Co-operative Development

    2011-Jul-21

    Description

    Factsheet

    A factsheet on significant changes made to the Act in 2009 that offer a number of improvements for co-ops to make use of.

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    PDF 238KB

  • 2010/2011 CIEP Host Application Form

    Lifelong Co-operative Learning

    2010-Jun-11

    Description

    CIEP Document

    The CIEP host application form for 2010 and 2011.

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    PDF 72KB

  • 2010/2011 CIEP Host Guide

    Co-operative Development

    2010-Oct-01

    Description

    CIEP Document

    A guide for internship hosts of the CIEP program, outlining requirements and the application process.

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    PDF 536KB

  • 2012 Matters: CCA IYC Newsletter, Dec. 2010

    Public Awareness & Membership

    2010-Dec-10

    Description

    Informational Material

    A newsletter from the Canadian Co-operative Association, devoted to news and information on the International Year of Co-operatives.

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    PDF 420KB

  • 2012 Matters: CCA IYC Newsletter, March 2011

    Public Awareness & Membership

    2011-Mar-23

    Description

    Informational Material

    A newsletter from the Canadian Co-operative Association, devoted to news and information on the International Year of Co-operatives.

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    PDF 200KB

  • 7 Absolutely Easy Steps for CYL Recruitment

    Lifelong Co-operative Learning

    2011-Feb-28

    Description

    CYL Document

    CYL links credit unions and co-operatives with young people in their communities. In seven easy steps we show you how to recruit one or more young people from your membership into CYL.

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    PDF 321KB

  • A Day in the Life of Jeff

    Public Awareness & Membership

    2008-Mar-01

    Description

    Census Document

    A document outlining some of the findings of the 2007 Co-op Census in the form of a brief narrative.

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    PDF 58KB

  • Accomplished Government Meetings since 2006

    Government Relations

    2010-Oct-08

    Description

    Government Relations Document

    A list of meetings between co-op supporters and members of the government.

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    PDF 24KB

  • AGM 2011 Information Package

    Public Awareness & Membership

    2011-May-30

    Description

    Informational Material

    Materials required for the On Co-op AGM, to be held June 14, 2011.
    Includes agenda, candidate biographies, financial statements, propsed resolutions, and minutes of the 2010 AGM.

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    PDF 3.59MB

News

The Co-op Song - sing-a-long

Nov 30, 2011 - Sing along to our co-op song. Listen to James Gordon and friends sing, "Co-ops are a better way to build a better world". Created and recorded during a session at the 2011 Co-op Conference and Gala. …

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Events

March 20, 2012 Queen's Park Reception

Mar 20, 2012 - Queen's Park Reception - visit the Queen's Park link and view the invitation to register!

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