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Facilitated Training

FACILITATED TRAINING

Even within established co‑operatives, many staff, members, and learners may not have had the chance to fully explore the depth, history, and impact of the co‑operative sector. Our Co‑ops 101 session, delivered through the interactive ON Board program, introduces your employees, class, or team to the incredible world of co‑operatives — from shared values and global impact to real‑world examples across industries.

This engaging, accessible orientation strengthens understanding of co‑operative identity, builds pride in the movement, and inspires a new generation of informed, engaged employees, citizens, and co‑op champions. It’s the perfect way to cultivate a deeper connection to the sector and reinforce the values that make co‑operatives unique.

Even strong co‑operatives can face governance challenges such as unclear roles, inconsistent decision‑making, or difficulty maintaining accountability. Our co‑op governance training equips directors — whether new, aspiring, or experienced — with flexible in‑person, virtual, or self‑guided board training options designed to build confidence, strengthen oversight, and support ethical, member‑focused leadership.

Learn more about our Board Member Basics training for new directors or explore our advanced Board Governance Training programs designed to help established boards deepen their skills, improve accountability, and strengthen overall co‑operative governance.

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Co‑operatives often struggle to integrate the Seven Co‑operative Principles into everyday operations and strategic planning in a meaningful way. We support your credit union’s staff and board with co‑operative values training, practical frameworks, and tools that help embed these principles into real‑world decision‑making. Our approach strengthens organizational culture, enhances alignment across teams, and ensures your credit union’s strategies and actions consistently reflect authentic co‑operative values and co‑op identity.

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Essential Services

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Finding trusted professionals who understand the co-operative business model can be frustrating and time consuming. Our network of vetted Co-op Service Providers connects you with accountants, lawyers, facilitators, and other co-operative-friendly professionals who understand your values, structure, and governance needs. You gain access to a reliable support system of experts experienced in the co-operative sector, ensuring you receive services that genuinely fit your co-op’s mission and operations.

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Many smaller co-operatives struggle to keep financial records accurate, compliant, and up to date — especially when resources are limited. Our in house expert provides specialized co-operative bookkeeping services grounded in co-op accounting practices. We help you maintain clean financials, meet reporting and compliance requirements, and streamline your co-operative financial management, freeing your team to focus on serving members instead of managing spreadsheets.

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Running a virtual Annual General Meeting can feel daunting — from navigating technology to ensuring proper voting procedures and member engagement. Our virtual AGM support services help you host smooth, compliant, and accessible online Annual General Meetings. We manage the technical setup, facilitate secure voting, and support your governance requirements so members can participate confidently, no matter where they are.

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Outdated or unclear co‑operative bylaws can create confusion, slow decision‑making, and put your co‑operative at risk of non‑compliance. We provide a thorough bylaw review to ensure your governing documents are current, legally sound, and aligned with co‑operative governance best practices. Our expert support gives your board and members the confidence, clarity, and strong legal foundation they need for effective, accountable co‑op leadership.

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Resources

RESOURCES

It can be difficult to find reliable, co-op specific digital resources when you’re just getting started or looking to grow. Our collection of co-operative tools, templates, and guides gives you quick access to practical, easy to use materials that support every stage of your co-operative’s development. Whether you’re exploring incorporation, strengthening governance, or refining operations, these online co-op resources help you move forward with confidence.

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Understanding Ontario’s Co-operative Corporations Act can feel overwhelming without clear explanations or examples. Our Guide to the Act breaks down the legal requirements into simple, actionable insights so you can stay compliant and make informed decisions. Designed as a plain language co-op legislation guide, it helps you navigate incorporation rules, governance obligations, and ongoing responsibilities with clarity and confidence.

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Small and medium‑sized co‑operatives often lack access to specialized tools and guidance tailored to their unique challenges. As an OCA member, you gain exclusive access to practical co‑op factsheets, engaging co‑operative training opportunities, hands‑on workshops, and personalized one‑on‑one support. These co‑op capacity‑building resources are designed to strengthen governance, enhance operational skills, and help your co‑operative grow with confidence and long‑term impact.

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Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace can be challenging without clear guidance or co‑op‑specific DEI examples. We’ve partnered with like‑minded organizations to create a series of DEI webinars for co‑operatives that help organizations embed meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into their policies and day‑to‑day operations. These tools support co‑operatives in fostering stronger, more inclusive cultures that reflect core co‑operative values. Another DEI resource for co‑ops will be released in early 2026!

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Coverage for co-operatives, created by a co-operative Co-op Guard® provides the coverage and services you

need to protect and build your co-op. Email us at strategicclientmanagement@cooperators.ca to learn more.

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FACILITATED TRAINING

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Ontario Co-operative Association Tel: 519.763.8271 Toll Free: 888.745.5521 Email: info@ontario.coop

Ontario Co-operative Association
Tel: 519.763.8271
Toll Free: 888.745.5521
Email: info@ontario.coop