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- On Co-op AGM 2010 summary
- Sign the On Co-op Petition
- Register now for the Co-op Management Certificate Program
- 2012 has been declared as the International Year of the Co-operative
- Discussion on the 50% Rule
- Changes to the Co-op Corporations Act Now in Effect
- Subscribe to the On Co-op e-newsletter
- Co-ops in Ontario snapshop information

66 people attended the On Co-op AGM June 22, 2010.  Highlights: The launch of the second cohort of the Co-op Management Certificate Program; a rare tie vote during the board elections; pondering Guelph as a Centre of Co-op Excellence; and a virtual tour of the co-op sector's e-learning courses.  More ...
SIGN THE ON CO-OP PETITION.  On Co-op's GR committee has created a petition that requests that the province of Ontario support a broad range of policy initiatives that would benefit both co-operatives and credit unions, such as: updating and improving the regulatory environment, implementing tax incentives to encourage investment and establishing a Co-operatives Secretariat. 
All co-ops and individuals in the Ontario co-op movement are requested to download the petition and distribute it to your locations, members, boards and so on. 
IMPORTANT:  Only original copies of the petition can be tabled in the Ontario legislature.  Email or photocopy versions CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.  Download the petition here.  More information here. 

REGISTER NOW FOR THE CO-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.  Applications are now being accepted for the second cohort of the Co-op Management Certificate Program, which begins October 22, 2010. 
The Certificate Program is comprised of a series of e-learning modules, webinars and face-to-face intensive sessions.  The e-learning modules may be accessed 24/7, at your convenience. The intensives - which present unique content not found in the online components - are delivered by industry leaders and academic experts, and provide a space for enriched reflection, debate, and analysis.  The intensive sessions are held in residence at the Executive Learning Centre of the Schulich School of Business. 
Graduates of the Program receive a Certificate from the Schulich School of Business. More information here.  Download the brochure here.

2012 has been declared by the United Nations to be the International Year of Co-operatives. This will be an exciting time to celebrate our co-op business model, promote co-operatives, and band together regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally.  Learn more here.

DISCUSSION ON THE 50% RULE. In Ontario, provincially incorporated co-operatives must conduct at least 50 percent of their business with their members. Since co-operatives define themselves as democratic organizations, primarily focusing on providing goods or services to their members, the 50 percent rule can be an essential part of that definition.  It is not clear if there is a majority opinion for either retaining or removing the 50% Rule. Read two views here.

Not sure what “convergance” means? Check out the video we have posted to  entitled Shift Happens (aka Did You Know, version 4 Sept, 2009.)  P.S. While you're visiting our Facebook page, become our Friend.

Changes to the Ontario Co-operative Corporations Act. Changes were made to our Act December 17, and are effective immediately. The recent passage of the HST Bill in the Ontario legislature made changes to a number of other acts, including the Co-operative Corporations Act. Some of the changes are significant and will provide more effective ways for co-ops to operate and govern themselves. Here is a summary of the changes.

THE ON CO-OP E-NEWSLETTER. [READ] an easy to read update on news from the Ontario co-operative sector through On Co-op's bi-weekly e-newsletter in PDF format. [SUBSCRIBE] to the interactive version of the e-newsletter.

ONTARIO CO-OP SNAPSHOT INFORMATION
[DOWNLOAD SUMMARY] of information taken from the first ever Census of Ontario Co-operatives and Credit Unions (completed in 2007). 
[READ STORY]  'A Day in the Life of Jeff' is an entertaining short story that illustrates some of the social and economic impact of co-ops in Ontario; a background summary of the census project is attached.

Today's On Co-op Member Profile

CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING FEDERATION OF CANADA,
ONTARIO REGION

720 Spadina Avenue,  Suite 313
Toronto, ON  M5S 2T9

Tel 416.366.1711
Fax 416.366.3876
www.chfc.coop

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, Ontario Region, promotes the successful operation of housing co-operatives in Ontario by offering services, including education, to meet their unique needs.

The Ontario Region defends the interests of its members by intervening with the provincial government and work with regional federations to help co-ops build links with municipal governments.