Nova Scotia
Model Worker Co-op Bylaws
These model worker co-op by-laws, with annotations, were written for the Nova Scotia Co-operative Associations Act, but can be adapted readily to other jurisdictions.
Careforce Home Care - Business Succession in Rural Communities Case Study
Careforce Home Care Worker Co-operative Ltd. Was formed by the workers of Care Force Home Health Care Services Ltd. (Corporation) to purchase the Corporation (a share purchase) from the owner, Lay Yong Tan.
The Greenhouse Co-operative Ltd. - Business Succession in Rural Communities Case Study
The Greenhouse Co-op is a worker-owned co-operative operating as a seasonal bedding plant and garden centre in St Peter’s, Nova Scotia.Three founding members established the Co-op in 1987. One founding member was the original owner of the business and another was an employee.
Nova Scotia Co-operative Council (NSCC)
NSCC is the provincial development arm of the co-operative and credit union system. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors, representing co-operatives and credit unions.
Service Nova Scotia: Co-operative Incorporation
Basic information on how to incorporate a co-operative in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia - Co-operatives Branch - Forms
Links to forms for Co-operatives in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Legislature
Structure and organization of NS Legislative, including regulations and contact information.
Co-operative Association Regulations (NS)
Section 64 of Co-operative Association Act of Nova Scotia.
Co-operatives Association Regulation (NS)
Section 6 of Nova Scotia Co-operative Association Act
Province of Nova Scotia: Co-operatives Page
Co-operative section of Province of Nova Scotia website.

