Step 3: Hold An Organizing Meeting

  • Choose the corporate name of the co-operative and the location of its head office.
  • Define the co-operative's mission (objectives, purpose).
  • Elect a temporary board of directors and secretary to the board.
  • Officially submit an application for incorporation as a co-operative:
    • from the provincial ministry responsible for co-operatives if the co-operative is local/provincial
    • from Industry Canada, if you are incorporating federally.

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