You know your industry best! We have created some tools and resources for the co-operative sector in order for you to help us raise the profile of co-operatives provincially.

We also suggest getting involved in your local or regional Co-op Network, or sector-specific Co-op Caucus, and advocate together as a group. If your business sector is not represented, contact us to see how we can help you.

Here is a list of resources you can use in future meetings with MPPs:

• Keys to Effective Co-op Advocacy - an interactive guide to advocating your Members of Provincial Parliament
• Co-op Advocacy FactSheet - how to build relationships with the provincial government to increase the visibility of Ontario’s co‑operatives
• Building Relationships with Candidates
• Building Relationships with Candidates - a PPT Presentation (2018)
• Co-op Riding Lists - all current MPPs listed by electoral riding, in alpha order by last name *updated as of October 2022
• The Co-operative Sector in Ontario (2019) (Report) - highlights the economic impact of Ontario's co-operatives
• The Co-operative Sector in Ontario: An Overview (Infographic) - an overview of the key statistics
• Background on Offering Statement Limits (2022)
• Guidance Notes - Renewable Energy Co-ops (ENG/FR 2022)
• Guidance Notes - Childcare Co-ops (ENG/FR 2022)
• Guidance Notes - Older Adult Care (ENG/FR 2022)
• Guidance Notes - Co-ops in the Curriculum (ENG/FR 2022)
• Guidance Notes - Co-operative Offering Statements (ENG/FR 2022)