How to Continue an Extra-provincial Cooperative
April 2002
On April 1, 2002 the Cooperatives Act and Cooperatives Regulation came into force. The Cooperatives Act replaces the Co-operative Associations Act and, changes the way cooperatives will be able to operate in Alberta.
All extra-provincial cooperatives currently registered under the Co-operative Associations Act will have to continue under the Cooperatives Act before March 31, 2005. During the transition period of April 1, 2002, to March 31, 2005, both the Co-operative Associations Act and the Cooperatives Act will be in force; however, only one act can apply to your cooperative. Therefore, until your cooperative receives its Certificate of Continuance, the requirements of the former act will apply.
The Co-operative Associations Act and regulations will be repealed on March 31, 2005. Any cooperative that has not continued under the new Cooperatives Act before March 31, 2005, will not be able to do business in Alberta.
There is no government filing fee to continue a cooperative.
Continuance Requirements
How to continue an extra-provincial cooperative:- Ensure all of your annual returns are up to date
- Complete sections one through seven of the Articles of Continuance (pdf)
Note: the pdf forms can be completed on-line, however you cannot file your document electronically.
The above information can be mailed or delivered to:
Service Alberta
Director of Cooperatives
3C, Commerce Place
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4
If you have any questions, please contact Service Alberta:
Phone: Edmonton (780) 427-5210
Toll free in Alberta: dial 310-0000 and follow the instructions
e-mail: service.alberta@gov.ab.ca
After the documents have been processed, the Director of Cooperatives will issue a Certificate of Continuance giving the cooperative permission to continue to do business. The director will also send the Certificate and a filed copy of the continuance documents to the applicant.
All rights, assets and liabilities held by the cooperative under the former act continue under the Cooperatives Act.
Legislation
Cooperatives Act and RegulationCopies of Alberta acts and regulations can be ordered from the Queen's Printer Bookstore (external site) in person, by phone, fax, mail or on-line.
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