Cooperatives
Info about BC Cooperatives
http://www.coopscanada.coop/en/orphan/Incorporating-a-Co-operative-in-British-Columbia
BC Laws
http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/391_20…
Multi-stakeholder co-ops
http://www.coopscanada.coop/en/orphan/Multi-Stakeholder-Co-ops-Continued
How to organize a local food coop:
http://www.oklahomafood.coop/organizing.php
Agricultural Co-operatives - A Start-up Guide:
Developed by the BC government, this 32-page guide lays out all the key steps in creating an agricultural marketing or value-added processing co-op.
BC Government - Registry Services
This department provides access to all necessary forms and guidelines at the above link. Government staff will typically review draft incorporation papers to ensure compliance with the regulations and the BC Co-operatives Act. Valerie Adam Tel. 250-356-8609 or 604-775-1042 E-mail: Valerie.Adam@gov.bc.ca
BC Co-operative Association
Provides online information related to the BC Co-operatives Act, and offers some support and referrals for incorporation process. Carol Murray Tel. 604-662-3906 murray@bcca.coop