Co-ops and charitable status

Charitable status is a legal designation granted by the federal government to organizations that apply and…

Government of Canada Information Guide on Co-operatives

The Federal government maintains an information guide on co-operatives and key legislative provisions from each provincial…

Guide to starting a renewable energy co-op

Thinking about starting a renewable energy co-op? Download this great toolkit from the Solar Energy Service…

Big Co-operatives

Co-operatives often look for opportunities to invest in the communities they serve through business advice, grants,…

Western Economic Diversification

Western Economic Diversification (WED) is a government department that falls under the Ministry of Innovation, Science…

Provincial Co-operative Associations

The provincial co-operative associations are coalitions of co-operatives in their respective provinces that work towards improving…

Provincial Business Development Centres

Funded by Western Economic Diversification, the four business information centres in each province provide a variety…

BDC’s financial planning tool

Is your financial management sound? Does it include regular financial planning and budgeting? Is the full…

BDC’s entrepreneur toolkit

To succeed today you need to have sound business sense and a set of practical tools….

Guide to building an Opportunity Development Co-operative

The Alberta Community and Co-operative Association works for the development and promotion of co-operatives across Alberta….