Modernizing Alberta's Cooperatives Act
Official title: Modernizing cooperatives legislation engagement
Alberta gathered feedback on reducing red tape for cooperatives. The government wanted to know how to make the Cooperatives Act more flexible and efficient. Virtual focus groups and email submissions were collected in late November 2021.
Why This Matters
If you're part of a cooperative in Alberta—whether it's a housing co-op, credit union, or agricultural co-op—this affects how your organization operates. Simpler rules could mean less paperwork and lower costs for member-owned businesses.
What Could Change
The Cooperatives Act and Regulation may be amended to reduce administrative requirements. Changes could build on 2021 amendments that allowed virtual meetings and electronic voting.
Key Issues
- What red tape barriers make it harder for cooperatives to operate?
- How can the Cooperatives Act be modernized for greater flexibility?
What Happened
Stakeholders attended virtual focus groups and submitted feedback via email from November 25-30, 2021. The government is reviewing the feedback to inform amendments to the Cooperatives Act and Regulation.