Educational Resources - Co-op Development Toolkit
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- Factsheets
- The Guide to the Act
- Other Resources
FACTSheets
The following FACTSheets provide a general overview and guide to selected topics in co-op development. They are suitable for those people that need to answer a particular question quickly or need a fast overview of a particular topic. These FACTSheets are also suitable to be distributed in hardcopy as part of a literature rack or as a resource to clients.
General FactSheets
Business Comparison Model Sheet (updated) - a table that compares the co-op model with other forms of enterprise in a table format.
How to incorporate a co-operative in Ontario
Federal vs. Provincial incorporation for co-ops
What is the difference between a co-op and a private business?
What is the difference between a co-op and a not-for-profit corporation?
Share capital vs. non-share capital co-ops
For-profit vs. not-for-profit co-operatives
Best Practices FactSheets
Using the 7 International Principles of Co-operation in Practical Ways
Sector Specific FactSheets
In addition to the more general topics listed above, we have also started preparing a series of sector-specific factsheets that provide an introduction to co-operatives in different sectors across the province.
For more information on the Guide and Factsheets, please contact Jen Heneberry, Co-operative Development Manager at 519.763.8271 x 23 or by e-mail.
The Guide to the Act
The Guide to the Act was originally envisioned as a plain language translation of the legislation, but has transformed into a larger guide that includes a number of practical issues related to starting and managing co-operatives. The electronic version (on USB memory stick) also includes a series of FactSheets on issues and practises related to co-operatives - as detailed below. The Guide is AVAILABLE for purchase. To order the Guide in electronic or print versions, or some of On Co-op's other publications, click on the FastLink at right.
Other Resources
Here are links to some additional resources that may be helpful in developing and supporting the growth of your co-operative.
HOW TO INCORPORATE IN ONTARIO
Co-ops work with a variety of different government Ministries, departments and agencies in the province. However, the Ministry of Finance handles incorporation through FSCO - the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.
Under Ontario's Co-operative Corporations Act (CCA), all businesses wishing to incorporate must file the appropriate forms, statements and fees with the FSCO. To learn more, click here.
To view the Co-operative Corporations Act and its regulations and related legislation on the web click here.
Funding for this project was provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Adaptation Council.
Funding was also provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation through the Ontario CED Collaborative.