Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC)
Registration:
3
of
4
(2019-03-29
to
2019-09-19)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- The establishment of a Co-operative Development Fund which would be a patient capital or loan fund to finance the capitalization of new and emerging co-operatives. The fund would be set up with contributions from the co-operative sector and possibly the federal government
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- To review and propose possible changes to the Canadian Co-operative Act
- Understanding by the federal government for specialized co-op development programs that will help start and grow new and existing co-ops within specific sectors or populations.
Policies or Program
- A national financial literacy strategy and the willingness of co-ops and credit unions to partner with the government in developing and delivering a new strategy.
- Encourage government to educate public servants to the unique qualities and challenges faced by co-ops
- To maintain a working relationship with Industry to promote the co-operative movement in Canada
- to promote the business advantages of co-operatives to government, in particular Industry Canada and the regional development agencies, as a viable model for new enterprises