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Glossary and Acronym Listing
OnCoop have developed a list that defines many of the common acronyms, nicknames and short forms that are used in the co-op and credit union sector:
Strategis: Canada's Business and Consumer site.
A guide to the business resources available through the Government of Canada.
Guidelines for Determining Whether or Not There Is an Employer-Employee Relationship in a worker Co-op
This Brief attempts to highlight the criteria used to determine whether or not a worker co-op has an employer-employee relationship or is classed as a group of independent contractors.
New Generation Cooperatives: What, Why, Where, and How
New Generation Cooperatives: What, Why, Where, and How An Internet Guide
Creating a Co-operative, an Information Guide
This section of the Co-operatives Secretariat website provides information on co-op legislation, forming a co-op, and co-op development support for each province individually.
BCCA Co-op Self Assessment Tool
This assessment tool will help you review the readiness of your project for starting the co-op development process.

